New Business Helps Amputees Stay Active

A new business in town works to help those who have lost their legs a chance to walk again.

Sunshine Prosthetics and Orthotics held its grand opening and a open house on Thursday.

The facility provides personalized care by designing custom devices for physically-challenged adults and children with prosthetics.

Owner Brooke Artesi is an amputee. She lost part of her right leg and foot when she was 15.

“Each of our patients has a unique need,” Artesi said in a press release. “Providing the best care possible for our patients is our main focus and my goal is to keep people active.”

Artesi competes annually in the Extremity Games, an adaptive sports competition for amputees, and has won awards for both rock climbing and kayaking.

Mayor Chris Vergano attended the grand opening.

“I am very happy to support new businesses in our area that provide much needed services to our local community, like the ones Brooke provides t her patients,” Vergano said in a statement.

The facility is located at 1700 Route 23 North, Suite 180.

For more information call 973-696-8100 or visit the company’s website.

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