Quality Prosthetic and Orthotic Treatments since 1986
Our prosthetic treatments range from traditional designs to microprocessor knees and myoelectric prosthetic hands. We are able to help both the young and active and those limited mobility. No clinical presentation is beyond our capabilities and our on-site lab ensures the highest quality products.
Helene Wilson
Certified Post-Mastectomy Fitter
Helene has many years of office administration in the medical field. She is passionate about helping patients through the financial steps required to get treatment. Helene has successfully completed the Post Mastectomy course and is enjoying helping her patients regain a sense of self with her one on one appointments. Helen is now the first
ALLAN BLYT - BSC (KIN) C.P.O. (C)
Allan Blyt is a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist based in Kelowna and Castlegar British Columbia. He received his license in Orthotics in 2001 and his license in Prosthetics in 2012. Allan served as the President of the the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetics and Orthotics from 2006 to 2008 and was also the President of the Prosthetic and Orthotic Association of BC from 2019 to 2021. He has served the profession for many years as an examiner, mentor, educator and has been a member and chair of several committees.
Currently, Allan is the Chairperson of the Partnership and Avocacy Committee at Orthotics and Prosthetics Canada and sits on the Private Public Payers Association Committee of the POABC. He particitpates in quarterly stakeholder meetings with organizations such as Pharmacare BC, Worksafe BC, First Nations Health Authority, Ministry of Social Developement and Poverty Reduction and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. He was recently honoured by his colleaugues in June 2025 with an award of Fellowship for his years of service and excellence to the Prosthetic and Orthotic profession.
When he’s not busy running his clinics or volunteering within the profession, Allan enjoys crashing down mountains an skis in winter, and then hiking up them in the summer. He also loves enjoying time camping and kayaking in the Kootenays.
LORI BALLARD
Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist
Lori is our newest addition to the Hager Orthopaedics Prosthetics and Orthotics clinical team in Kelowna, BC, joining July of 2025. Lori has been in Kelowna for 18 years and worked as a Canadian Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist at Kelowna General Hospital for 14 of those years. She achieved her certified orthotist status in 2005 and became certified in prosthetics in 2015.
Lori is doing her best work when she is helping clients find solutions to unique mobility challenges, emphasizing the importance of doing whatever possible to help keep every person moving!
In addition to her clinical expertise, Lori has her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, and a master’s degree in leadership from Royal Roads University, which have allowed her to expand her scope into primary care transformation. Prior to joining Hager, Lori spent four years with the Division of Family Practice to co-lead the implementation the Primary Care Network in the Central Okanagan.
Lori values the connection and relationships she makes with each individual client and pours her heart into making every person know they and their reason for needing prosthetic and orthotic services matter.
Outside of work, Lori enjoys family time with her two sons and takes advantage of the beautiful Okanagan hiking trails.
WILLIAM BUSTON - R.T.P.O. (C)
William is a Canadian Registered Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician. Soon after graduating from George Brown College’s Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician program in 2003, he joined the team at Hager Orthopaedic Clinics. William is passionate about fabricating Orthopaedics, and the impact it has on the lives of our patients. William enjoys collaborating with the clinicians and patients to optimize the function and appearance of the devices that are created in our overall treatment plan.
AMANDA BREMNER - B.SC. C.P. (C)
Certified Prosthetist and Orthotic Resident