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Associated Press
10 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Manifest Prosthetics and Orthotics Honored as 2025 Emerging Business of the Year by South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Veteran- and Hispanic woman-owned clinic recognized for innovation, growth, and impact in patient-centered prosthetic care. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 / / -- Manifest Prosthetics and Orthotics, a South Tampa-based prosthetic, orthotic, and bionic clinic, has been recognized as the 2025 Emerging Business of the Year by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The award highlights Manifest's rapid growth, commitment to technological innovation, and impactful service to the Tampa Bay community. Founded by CEO Paula Gomez and COO Gordon Maniere, Manifest is proudly Hispanic woman- and veteran-owned. The clinic specializes in custom prosthetic and orthotic solutions, blending cutting-edge technologies like 3D scanning, AI-based modeling, and myoelectric systems with a deeply compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. 'This award is not just about business success,' said Gordon Maniere, CP, LP, and U.S. Air Force OIF/OEF combat veteran. 'It's a reflection of the trust our patients place in us, the dedication of our team, and our shared mission to restore freedom and mobility for every individual we serve.' Since opening its doors, Manifest has grown from a startup concept to Tampa Bay's fastest-growing prosthetics provider. The clinic's success is rooted in its commitment to clinical excellence, modernized workflows, and authentic community engagement. Beyond its advanced care offerings, Manifest is known for its hands-on involvement with underserved populations, particularly veterans, amputees without insurance, and individuals affected by limb loss due to trauma or chronic illness. The leadership team's unique background fuels the company's mission. Paula Gomez brings decades of experience in prosthetics, rooted in a multigenerational family practice in Bogotá, Colombia. Gordon Maniere, who crafted his first prosthetic limb as a teenager while working as an understudy to his father Robert Maniere who is a below-knee amputee, prosthetist, and successful business owner himself. Gordon draws from his personal and military experiences to shape the company's operations and innovation strategy. 'Winning this award is a testament to the power of purpose-driven healthcare,' said Gomez. 'We are building more than devices — we are building confidence, independence, and dignity. That's what makes this work so meaningful.' Manifest also partners with local nonprofits, including the Peg Leg Pirate Krewe, to provide prosthetic care to patients who would otherwise go without. The clinic frequently donates devices to individuals in need and is an advocate for legislation and programs that expand mobility access in Florida and beyond. As the recipient of the South Tampa Chamber's Emerging Business of the Year Award, Manifest joins a distinguished group of companies recognized for outstanding leadership, community involvement, and business excellence. 'This is only the beginning,' said Maniere. 'Our growth is fueled by our patients' progress. We're grateful for this recognition and excited to grow our impact throughout our community.' For more information, media interviews, or to request clinic visuals, contact: Gordon Maniere Manifest Prosthetics & Orthotics +1 813-801-9110 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bradford Hospitals team supports Khadeejah Children's Care Centre
A hospital team in Bradford has donated old orthotic equipment to a centre in Pakistan. Orthotics clinical lead, Lisa Buckley, and orthotist, Biko Bourgeois, were inspired to donate old orthotic equipment to the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre in Jhelum, Pakistan, which supports children with physical disabilities, after a chance meeting with a patient. Ms Buckley said: "I first became aware of the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre in August 2024, when Khadeejah, seven, and her parents attended an appointment with me. "Khadeejah has some very complex needs and has been under the care of orthotics for several years. "Her parents mentioned that they had opened a centre in Jhelum (where her family is from), to cater for children like Khadeejah with disabilities who otherwise would not be able to access such a service due to poverty and distance. "The centre also provides respite to families and siblings." Khadeejah's parents, who live in BD5, asked Ms Buckley if there were any old orthotics that could be donated to the centre. Amir Idris, Khadeejah's father, said: "The centre is entirely funded by our family, so any help with donations of equipment is appreciated, as costing of supplies adds to the overall expense. "The quality of equipment and orthotics is also not on par with what we find here in the UK and is of very low quality in Pakistan. "We opened the centre because the village has a high number of children with cerebral palsy, and of the roughly 174 disabled children currently registered, the vast majority have physical disabilities caused by cerebral palsy. "We have now had to cap the number of children that we can help to 100, due to reaching capacity, and currently the remaining 74 are on a waiting list. "These children have benefited massively from the in-house physiotherapy team and the orthotics team that comes in from Lahore once a month." Ms Buckley added: "So far we have donated footwear, arm, ankle, hand, and feet supports, and anything else that is in a good, clean, useable condition. "Biko and I are extremely passionate about our work, and knowing our donations are making such a difference to other children's lives is amazing." Khadeejah's father thanked Ms Buckley and Mr Bourgeois for their help and said that the donations would make "a life-changing difference." More information about the Khadeejah Children's Care Centre is available at
