Chris Casteel
Co-Owner/Manager
Chris is the Co-Owner/Manager of Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics. Chris is also an amputee.
He is a 2007 graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s Orthotics and Prosthetics master’s degree program and a Certified Orthotist and Certified Prosthetist. He is also a former plant manager and has a career in manufacturing. In 2005, Chris established the University of Michigan Heath System (UMHS) Amputee Support Group while employed as an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician. The UMHS Amputee Support Group is the first in the nation to be led by an on-staff Limb Loss Coordinator.
In late 2009, Chris started the Downriver Limb Loss Support Group in Gibraltar, Michigan. That fledgling group has started gathering regular members. Chris is a member of the Amputee Coalition of America. He is a certified peer visitor and a member of the Volunteer Outreach Team. He was a member Volunteer Task Force and developer of the OPAF First Paddle Adaptive Kayaking Clinic.
For at least ten years, Chris and his wife have been VIP Escorts for the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade. In his local community, Chris and his wife are former Big Brother mentors to a challenged child for five years. As an athlete, Chris has competed in rock climbing and kayaking at the 2008 and 2009 Extremity Games, capturing the bronze medal in kayaking in 2009. Chris is a recipient of the 2008 University of Michigan O&P Center Residency Recognition Award, and he was honored with the 2007 Council for Disability Concerns Certificate of Appreciation. Chris traveled to Haiti to assist their Orthotic and Prosthetic Department and also counsel amputees. He demonstrates on a daily basis to both children and adults that there is “life after limb loss.”
Matt Warner
Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist
Matt has a Master’s Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Medicine. He is a Certified Prosthetist and Certified Orthotist with over 12 years of experience. Matt is also spearheading our 3D technology. In his spare time, he is an avid hockey enthusiast.
Kim Casteel
Consultant/Co-Owner
Kim is a Consultant/Co-Owner with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwood University along with a Paralegal degree and handles our contracts, office management, and other legal, management and office duties. Kim loves Detroit and is actively involved in the community with her husband, loves yoga and is also an avid bicyclist, kayaker, boater, and Detroit ambassador.
Ledger
Mascot / Therapy Dog / Guard Dog
Meet Ledger!
Ledger is the newest member at Anew Life. He comes from the streets of San Antonio, TX and was rescued from Tracy’s Paws Rescue in Texas. Tracy’s is an amazing rescue that transports dogs from TX to Chelsea. Highly recommend!!!
Ledger is approximately 4 years old and loves people! Once he gets to know your dog he will like them too. He loves Belle Isle, kayaking, puppy in a sack on our bikes and exploring all the trails in Michigan. He has already met several patients and can’t wait to meet you if you want to meet him!