About Axolo Health
At Axolo Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to innovation, compassion, and transformation.
About Axolo Health
At Axolo Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to innovation, compassion, and transformation.
About Axolo Health
At Axolo Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to innovation, compassion, and transformation.
Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR™) is a non-invasive neurorehabilitation program designed to help address phantom limb pain by combining immersive virtual reality with evidence-based therapeutic exercises.
FDA Classification: TBR™ is an FDA Class II SaMD.
Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR™) is a non-invasive neurorehabilitation program designed to help address phantom limb pain by combining immersive virtual reality with evidence-based therapeutic exercises.
FDA Classification: TBR™ is an FDA Class II SaMD.
Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR™) is a non-invasive neurorehabilitation program designed to help address phantom limb pain by combining immersive virtual reality with evidence-based therapeutic exercises.
FDA Classification: TBR™ is an FDA Class II SaMD.
Meet Our Founders
Meet Our Founders
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Glenn Gaston, MD
Hand Surgeon at OrthoCarolina | Co-Founder of Axolo Health
Dr. Bryan Loeffler, MD
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgeon at OrthoCarolina | Co-Founder of Axolo Health
Dr. Ryan Serbin, MD
Orthopaedic Resident Physician and Researcher | Co-Founder of Axolo Health
Dr. Ty Frix, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Resident at Carolinas Medical Center & OrthoCarolina | Co-Founder of Axolo Health
Our Founding Story
Our Founding Story
Co-founders of the OrthoCarolina Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs (RCLL), Drs. Glenn Gaston and Bryan Loeffler are internationally recognized leaders in upper extremity amputee care. Since its founding in 2015, RCLL has become one of the most active upper limb amputee clinics in the U.S. and a global leader in comprehensive amputee care. Its multidisciplinary model is setting new standards for patient-centered rehabilitation.
In 2017, they pioneered the Starfish Procedure, enabling the world’s first amputee to achieve individual finger control of a prosthetic hand—an innovation featured on CNN and Fox News. Beyond this landmark achievement, their team continues to advance novel surgical techniques and prosthetic innovations that have improved intuitive myoelectric control and expanded independence for amputees worldwide.
Together, Drs. Gaston and Loeffler have contributed over 70 peer-reviewed publications and numerous national and international presentations, shaping the field of amputation care and prosthetic science. Their work has been recognized with multiple awards from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), SOMOS, and the prestigious JE Hanger Award for Innovation.
Most recently, their collaborative research has focused on preventing and treating phantom limb pain, leading to the development of Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) and the founding of Axolo Health, which brings innovative virtual reality therapies to amputees.
Co-founders of the OrthoCarolina Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs (RCLL), Drs. Glenn Gaston and Bryan Loeffler are internationally recognized leaders in upper extremity amputee care. Since its founding in 2015, RCLL has become one of the most active upper limb amputee clinics in the U.S. and a global leader in comprehensive amputee care. Its multidisciplinary model is setting new standards for patient-centered rehabilitation.
In 2017, they pioneered the Starfish Procedure, enabling the world’s first amputee to achieve individual finger control of a prosthetic hand—an innovation featured on CNN and Fox News. Beyond this landmark achievement, their team continues to advance novel surgical techniques and prosthetic innovations that have improved intuitive myoelectric control and expanded independence for amputees worldwide.
Together, Drs. Gaston and Loeffler have contributed over 70 peer-reviewed publications and numerous national and international presentations, shaping the field of amputation care and prosthetic science. Their work has been recognized with multiple awards from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), SOMOS, and the prestigious JE Hanger Award for Innovation.
Most recently, their collaborative research has focused on preventing and treating phantom limb pain, leading to the development of Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) and the founding of Axolo Health, which brings innovative virtual reality therapies to amputees.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Ken Sacks, CEO
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Leigh Geiger, COO
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Dennis McLoughlin, CCO
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Ethan Bowmar, Software Engineer
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Meet Lottie
Meet Lottie
Lottie isn't just a mascot. She's an axolotl, a species known for its remarkable ability to regenerate lost limbs and repair parts of its body. While humans don't share this biological ability, the axolotl has become a powerful symbol of resilience, adaptation, and the potential for recovery.
That symbolism aligns closely with Axolo Health's mission. Every day, we work to help individuals living with limb loss navigate the challenges that come with amputation, including phantom limb pain. Our goal is to support patients as they regain function, confidence, and quality of life through innovative rehabilitation.
Lottie represents hope, perseverance, and the incredible capacity to adapt after life-changing events. Just as the axolotl has become a symbol of regeneration in nature, Lottie reflects Axolo Health's commitment to helping patients move forward on their rehabilitation journey and build a new sense of possibility after limb loss.
Lottie isn’t just a mascot. She’s an axolotl, a species known for its remarkable ability to regenerate lost limbs and repair parts of its body. While humans don’t share this biological ability, the axolotl has become a powerful symbol of resilience, adaptation, and the potential for recovery.
That symbolism aligns closely with Axolo Health’s mission. Every day, we work to help individuals living with limb loss navigate the challenges that come with amputation, including phantom limb pain. Our goal is to support patients as they regain function, confidence, and quality of life through innovative rehabilitation.
Lottie represents hope, perseverance, and the incredible capacity to adapt after life-changing events. Just as the axolotl has become a symbol of regeneration in nature, Lottie reflects Axolo Health’s commitment to helping patients move forward on their rehabilitation journey and build a new sense of possibility after limb loss.
