Patti Larkin is a skate technician at Houston Skate & Sports Orthotics. Patti obtained her degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics at UT Southwestern, and performed her residency at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children - specializing in all pediatric orthopedic issues. Patti has her American Board Certification in Orthotics. After spending almost 20 years directly in the Orthotic field, Patti retired as an Orthotist and opened Houston Skate & Dance Shop, now known as Houston Skate & Sports Orthotics Center and is now recognized as one of the elite skate fitters in the country, Patti is a regular contributor to both Figure Skater Magazine and USFSA Skating Magazine. She has skaters from throughout the nation and across the world visit her on a regular basis for personalized skate fitting and troubleshooting issues.