Matt Dollyhite, CO
Certified Orthotist
Matt is a North Carolina native with a unique educational background, including Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Electronics Engineering. Matt began his career in the field Orthotic and Prosthetics in 2012. Prior to becoming a Certified Orthotist in 2015, Matt worked as a technician helping fabricate custom orthotics and quickly adapted to the clinical setting, providing orthotic care as both an Orthotic Fitter and Orthotist resident throughout Western North Carolina.
Matt’s specific background and decade plus in Orthotics and Prosthetics has provided him with the knowledge to solve the complex problems involved in patient care. Matt tailors each individual orthotic solution while considering the unique humanity of each patient’s situation, clinical and otherwise. Of a quietly inquisitive nature, Matt is constantly observing how things work and striving to improve how he participates in providing the best orthotic care possible. Matt’s favorite part of working in the field of orthotics and prosthetics is his role in a patient’s holistic care team which includes physicians, physical or occupational therapists, and case workers which are involved in serving a patient’s needs.
In the pediatric patient care segment, he is a trusted provider by both families and physicians alike. His passion for pediatrics lead him to develop a mastery of various technologies, including 3D scanning and additive manufacturing (3D printing) for his youngest patients.
Following his mom’s example and inspiration, Matt is an avid believer in life-long learning. His current aspirations, among many, are obtaining his Prosthetist Assistant Certification and digitizing orthotic and prosthetic workflow, including 3D scanning, CAD modification and orthosis/prosthesis design, and utilizing the advantages of additive manufacturing that are new unique to the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Tara Merrill, MS, CPO
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
While taking a career placement test in high school, Tara stumbled upon the orthotic and prosthetic profession, and it has been her passion ever since. Tara went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Harding University and a Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine. Through her residency experience, Tara developed a passion for pediatric care, prosthetic care, and patient education.
As a Winston-Salem native, Tara joined the Tierney team in 2024 to provide quality clinical care and patient education. Her expertise is in pediatrics, cranial remolding, orthotics, partial hand prosthetics, transtibial care, transradial care, and bilateral amputation care.
Geof Tibbs, CO, CPA
Cranial Remolding Specialist
Michelle Rowland, COF, CMF
Certified Orthotic Fitter & Certified Mastectomy Fitter
Michelle has been a member of Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics since day one. Michelle has had an active role in every aspect of the company, but her heart has always been in patient care. Her journey started as a CNA and quickly evolved to EMS. She loved the thrill of this job and all the people she was able to help. One day she received a call that Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics was looking to hire, and she jumped on the opportunity and never looked back. Michelle’s passion includes “coming to work with family and helping someone walk out the door feeling so much better than when they walked in.” Michelle lives in Statesville with her husband and three children.
Emily Tierney, CPO, MSPO
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Emily was introduced to the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics during a biomechanics course at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She became intrigued in the process of neurotransmission to robotic components to aid in activities of daily living for cerebrovascular accident patients. After this, Emily graduated with her Bachelorette degree in Health and Human Sciences with a major in Kinesiology and a concentration in Sports Medicine from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May, 2013. She continued her education and received her Masters degree with honors from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics center in March, 2016. She received two of four educational honor awards in her Graduate program at Northwestern University. Emily completed her first residency specializing in pediatric Orthotics in Norfolk, VA in 2017. She completed her second residency in Prosthetics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda MD in 2018. Emily is an American Board Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist. Emily enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. She has joined mission trips with Range of Motion Project and volunteered as a certified prosthetist orthotist to provide prosthetic services to populations in Ecuador and Guatemala.
D’Neil Hoke, CFo
Certified Orthotic Fitter
D’Neil has been in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics over 28 years and has been an American Board Certified Orthotic fitter for over 18 years. He was introduced to the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics in 1991 while working in Kenner, Louisiana. During this time, he worked mainly in the hospital setting and specialized in continuous passive motion devices for ACL injuries and knee replacements. He was also involved in athletic bracing for the New Orleans Saints. From 1993-2004 he was a contract provider in the LSU health system and was the orthotic provider for Charity Hospital in New Orleans. From 2004-2008 he worked in Duke Health System in Raleigh, NC continuing to provide bracing in the hospital setting. During this time, he was involved with orthotic care with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. D’Neil joined Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics in 2017. He is a Novant Health Practitioner Support staff and attends to the needs of most hospital fittings. He is complimented in his care for others and dedication to optimal treatment outcomes for all patients.
Cynthia Tierney, BOCO, C. Ped BOC Orthotist, Pedortist
Owner
A Winston Salem native, Cynthia Tierney started working in healthcare in 1991 with an administrative position for The Custom Source, Inc, a family owned orthotics and prosthetics company. With a background in computers, Tierney found ways to automate patient billing and streamline the ordering process. She became proficient as a billing specialist and worked in claims for five years. “Once I realized I would rather work directly with a patient than with an insurance company, I set my sights on becoming a Certified Orthotist,” says Tierney when asked about why she became an Orthotist. As a certified practitioner, she has found her greatest professional joy – helping people by creating and providing custom orthotic and prosthetic devices, designed especially for the patient’s individual need. In 2015, she decided to continue her career in O&P by opening Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc.
OUR ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS FABRICATION TEAM
OUR CLINICAL TEAM
At Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics, we are a progressive orthotic and prosthetic clinic that serves amputees and those with physical limitations who want to minimize complications and maximize their physical potential. Our range of services includes orthotics, compression, diabetic footwear, mastectomy prosthetics and specialized prosthetic fittings.
You may have heard of us thanks to our work with local hospitals or our commitment to always putting our patients first. We serve patients throughout the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area, including Kernersville, North Wilkesboro, Lexington, and Greensboro, and help all patients who want the best care possible, as well as burn victims and those who want the stabilizing and corrective effects of custom orthotics.
With 7 clinicians, our clinic is run by Winston-Salem natives who want to make a real difference in the lives of their patients. Since 2014, we have made a name for ourselves in the area as the place to go not only for custom-made compression, but also for prosthetics and orthotics designed to maximize physical potential and make daily living easier.
Every patient receives a customized care plan designed to meet his or her specific needs and clinical care that consistently exceeds expectations. After developing a plan for your current needs, we will introduce you to products of exceptional quality designed to help you move forward.
Let your treating physician or therapist know you want to come to Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics to receive the compassionate, individualized orthotic and prosthetic care you deserve.
Tierney O&P serves those who want to maximize their physical potential.
Since 2014, Tierney Orthotics and Prosthetics has become the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area’s preferred source for orthotics, prosthetics, diabetic footwear, mastectomy prosthetics, and shoe inserts.