emBracing paws is a family affair. It is run by a husband and wife team who have an absolute love for their pets and all animals. Mark Rodriguez is a CPO who is certified by the American Board for Certification and has practiced for over 30 years. The last 25 years he has specialized in pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics serving children throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. He is owner/manager of a pediatric practice that strives to improve the lives of children. Many of his patients have had service dogs that assist physically and psychosocially the disabled child. Laura runs the daily administration, assisting pet parents by answering questions and facilitating operations.

Pets are family and as such deserve the options we currently provide humans. He is a certified Orthotist and Prosthetist (O&P) that is powered by OrthoPets, the founding company of veterinarian O & P which originated in 2003. Our goal is to provide the highest quality orthopedic devices for your pet. OrthoPets has assembled a group of experts in veterinary orthopedic surgery, veterinary sports medicine, veterinary rehabilitation, mechanical engineering, and human orthotics and prosthetics. Through their advanced manufacturing facility, we provide high quality and accurate devices in a timely fashion. Together emBracing Paws and Orthopets deliver results.