Owner and Inventor of the Patented 24 Foot Typing System
Roberta Nole is the owner of STRIDE® Custom Stride Orthotics & Pedorthic Center—an ABCOP-accredited orthotic facility—and founder of Nolaro24™, LLC, maker of the QUADRASTEP® SYSTEM and littleSTEPS® foot orthotics. She is a Physical Therapist and Certified Pedorthist, and the inventor of a patented foot-typing algorithm that identifies 24 variations of the normal human foot (U.S. Patent No. 7,789,840).
Roberta lectures nationally and internationally on her patented foot classification methodology. With over 35 years of experience evaluating and dispensing custom foot orthotics, she is also the chief product designer behind several medical-grade prefabricated orthotic systems, including Quadrasteps®, littleSTEPS®, and TriSTEP®.
She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Pedorthic Footwear Association, and a fellow of both the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics and the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.
STRIDE® Director of Bracing Program
John Olin, C.O., is a Certified Orthotist with over 25 years of experience in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. He has been a valued member of the STRIDE® Orthotics & Pedorthic Center team, bringing a wealth of clinical expertise and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Board-certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC), John specializes in both pediatric and adult lower extremity bracing and has extensive experience managing spinal and upper extremity orthoses for patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions.
His advanced clinical skills and dedication to improving patient outcomes are instrumental in the continued development and growth of the STRIDE® Bracing Program. John works closely with our team to deliver comprehensive, customized bracing solutions designed to enhance mobility, restore function, and improve overall quality of life.
Roland Schuster is an ABC Certified, second-generation Pedorthist, joining STRIDE® Pedorthic Center after advancing his family practice, Boston Pedorthic. His experience providing comprehensive clinical pedorthic management reflects his dedication to maintaining and improving standards of care.
Board-certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC), Roland is distinguished in his cases of Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) for patients with risk factors such as diabetes, Hansen’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Partnering with patients is central to his approach, recognizing the importance of personal agency to adherence and outcome. Now based in Connecticut, he enjoys life with his wife, Anna, and their two cats, Gus and Frankie, and following the Boston Celtics.
Heather Chapman is an ABC Certified Fitter–Therapeutic Shoes (CFts) at Stride Orthotics & Pedorthic Center with nearly a decade of experience in medical footwear and orthotic services. She specializes in the evaluation, fitting, and dispensing of medical-grade footwear in coordination with custom and semi-custom foot orthotic devices.
Heather is fully qualified in diabetic shoe fitting and depth footwear and is trained to meet the medical, safety, and risk-reduction standards required for patients with diabetes. In addition to this expertise, her clinical focus extends to patients with complex foot structure, width and depth challenges, biomechanical abnormalities, and chronic footwear-related pain.
Her background spans both clinical and retail medical environments, providing extensive experience in accommodating complex foot types and integrating prescribed orthotics into appropriate footwear. She is skilled in the minor fabrication, modification, and adjustment of custom and semi-custom foot orthotics to ensure optimal fit, alignment, and functional performance.
Heather’s approach emphasizes precision, fit optimization, and patient education, with the goal of improving gait mechanics, enhancing comfort, and supporting long-term functional outcomes for individuals requiring therapeutic footwear and orthotic intervention.
Since 1989, STRIDE® Orthotics & Pedorthic Center has been proudly serving Connecticut and beyond with exceptional biomechanical care. For over three decades, our mission has remained the same: to provide effective, comfortable, and personalized orthotic and bracing solutions that enhance mobility and improve lives.
All of our custom orthotics and braces are meticulously handcrafted on-site by our skilled technicians, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality and precision. This in-house craftsmanship allows us to tailor every product to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring optimal fit, function, and comfort.
With deep roots in the community and a reputation built on expertise, compassion, and innovation, STRIDE® continues to lead the way in orthotic and pedorthic care—helping individuals move better, feel better, and live better.
At STRIDE®, our mission is to be your trusted destination for addressing functional challenges and improving quality of life—for individuals and families of all ages. We are dedicated to empowering our community through personalized care and innovative solutions that support mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.
Beyond patient care, we are committed to being respected educators in our field. We proudly welcome students, clinicians, and colleagues into our facility to share our knowledge and experience—fostering professional growth and improving outcomes for patients everywhere.
We envision STRIDE® as the premier destination for biomechanical wellness across New England—a place where innovation, expertise, and compassion come together to transform lives.
At STRIDE®, we don’t just treat patients; we partner with them on their journey toward improved function, greater well-being, and a healthier, more active life.
Dear Roberta, Thank you is such an understatement when what you've done has made such a change in my life. I was so sure surgery was my only hope. Pain has altered my mind and body. I had resigned myself to sedentary living, limping and lots of medication to function. Then you! You made sense! You took the time to explain my problems. You created this extrodinary orthotic that changed my walk, shifted my balance and gave me back my mobility. Heel - Toe walking is back! How grateful I am with every step. Sincerely, Mary Lou S.
Dear Roberta, I'd like to thank you for making it possible for me to get my feet properly fit and to make it cost effective. I feel all of you bring your hearts to work with you and it shows. You are one in a million!
Our doctor told us that Roberta Nole specializes in creating foot orthotics for children that are effective and affordable. She invented the littleSTEPS and QuadraSTEPS prefabricated orthotics for kids and teens that allowed our son to participate in all his regular activities and sports without pain, and without the expense of custom orthotics. She is knowledgeable and thorough, always spending plenty of time seeing how our son’s feet have changed since his last visit.
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