Össur Academy — training that powers confidence
Education + CEUs to strengthen your team
Össur Academy delivers personalized training and educational content that eliminates scheduling conflicts and knowledge gaps. Your staff can access opportunities at their own pace, ensuring consistent expertise across all locations without disrupting daily operations.
On-Demad CEU Courses
Staff can train anytime, anywhere across all locations
Product Specific Fitting Videos
Consistent technique and optimal patient outcomes
Meet the Team
Micah Nicholls, DO, PhD
Director of Global Academy, Bracing
Micah has been with Ossur since 2009 and currently heads the Medical Office and Global Academy for Bracing and Supports. He completed his Masters in Engineering at Manchester University in 1999. After working for a number of years in Silicon Valley he returned to the UK where he retrained as an Osteopath. In 2023 he earned a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Iceland. For the past 10 years he has been based in California.
Ben Frost
Össur Academy Manager, Bracing
Ben is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. His 14-year career in outpatient orthopedics has been focused on sports injury rehabilitation and postoperative care as well as degenerative disease interventions. Ben has been excited about the increasing trends and advancements in Bracing and Supports and their role in improving functional healing outcomes and tertiary prevention strategies. Ben has enjoyed the challenge of implementing skilled care, evidence-based therapy to improve the lives of his patients and now looks forward to bringing his skills to the Bracing and Supports space.
Danielle Man
Education Program Manager, Bracing
Danielle earned her biology degree with high honors from Boston University, and completed 2 years of PhD study and research in sociobiology at Northeastern University. She has worked for over a decade in science education and instructional design, and specializes in creating digital learning opportunities, including providing voiceover for our Bracing Academy YouTube channel videos. Danielle is dedicated to thoughtful discovery in order to understand learners' needs, and enjoys building an education strategy along with stakeholders. She feels a personal connection to Össur's motto: life without limitations. As an avid hiker, trail runner, outdoor enthusiast, and certified holistic health coach, she brings a unique perspective to the training she designs.
Boris Kibrik
Clinical Specialist, Bracing
Boris is a clinically grounded healthcare professional with extensive experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and orthopedics. He began his career at Kieser Training, where he developed and delivered structured rehab programs for pre- and post-operative patients, working closely with orthopedic consultants and physiotherapists. At Great Ormond Street Hospital, Boris supported the Pediatric Rheumatology and MSK physiotherapy team, contributing to complex patient care pathways and clinical research. His work there deepened his appreciation for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered outcomes. Transitioning into the MedTech industry, Boris has led product marketing, education, and go-to-market initiatives across Europe, with a particular focus on Bracing & Supports. He brings together hands-on clinical insight and commercial experience to help drive better outcomes for both patients and healthcare systems.
Anna Long
Clinical Specialist, Bracing
Anna Long is a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) with over 7 years of clinical experience supporting patients across orthotic and prosthetic care. She has a BS in Bioengineering and a Master's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics. But her passion for teaching came before her Master’s degree, when she worked as an instructor for afterschool programs, teaching kids engineering principles with Legos.
Anna began her clinical career at Active Life, where she progressed into leadership roles, managing clinics, and mentoring/training junior clinicians and residents. At Ottobock, she contributed to clinical education and beta testing of advanced orthotic and prosthetic solutions. She also shares her knowledge as a part time lecturer at CSULB, educating future therapists on the application and management of orthotic and prosthetic devices. She is passionate about combining clinical expertise with innovation to improve patient outcomes through her clinical and educational work.