Meet Our Practitioners
Daniel H. Bastian, CP
CP Owner / Progressive O&P, Inc.
Dan is Vice-President and co-founder of Progressive O&P, Inc., since its incorporation in 1999.
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1996
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Marist College in 1987
- Member of the Amputee Coalition of America
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Member of National Amputee Golf Association (life member)
- Member of the Disabled Sports Association
- Dan is our Upper-Extremity prosthetics specialist; he is certified in all aspects of myoelectric prostheses, including MyoBock™, SensorHand™, Dynamic Arm™, I-Limb™, and Utah Arm™
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ and LimbLogic™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- Certified to fit Proprio™ microprocessor-controlled foot technology
Dan is an above-knee amputee since 1989 and became a prosthetist in 1993. Please click on our “Meet An Amputee” section to learn how Dan’s experience as an amputee helps Progressive O&P to better serve our patients.
Sal Martella, CPO
CPO Owner / Progressive O&P, Inc.
Sal is President and co-founder of Progressive O&P, Inc. since its incorporation in 1999.
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1995
- American Board Certified Orthotist since 1996
- Bachelor of Science degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from Florida International University in 1993
- Member of the Amputee Coalition of America
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Expert in Spinal Orthotics for management of Scoliosis and other spinal pathologies
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ and LimbLogic™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- Certified to fit Proprio™ microprocessor-controlled foot technology
- Certified in all aspects of myoelectric prostheses, including Dynamic Arm™, I-Limb™, and Utah Arm™
Sal was a competitive bodybuilder for many years; his thoroughly detailed knowledge of the musculoskeletal system enables Sal to make difficult clinical decisions and expert diagnoses. Sal is the senior practitioner here at Progressive O&P and his dedication to his patients is unparalleled.
William Lifford, CP
- American Board Certified Prosthetist since 1999.
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from University of Connecticut’s Newington Children’s Hospital.
- Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University in 1992
- Member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Developed Progressive O&P’s Insurance Appeals Team, fighting for patients’ rights everyday
- Certified to fit C-Leg™ and Rheo™ microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee technology
- Certified to fit Harmony™ elevated vacuum prosthetic socket systems
- MyoBock™ myoelectric prosthesis certified
Bill is Progressive O&P’s Insurance Appeals specialist. To learn more about how the Insurance Appeals team can help you obtain the prosthetic/orthotic products or services you need, click here.