Olivia (Liv) Collavo

Olivia (Liv) Collavo is a Board Eligible Orthotist and current Prosthetics Resident at Optech Orthotics and Prosthetics. Originally from upstate New York, Olivia earned both her Bachelor of Science (2021) and Master of Science (2022) degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Binghamton University before moving to Chicago to study Prosthetics and Orthotics at Northwestern University. She completed her Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) in 2024 and went on to complete her Orthotics residency at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Olivia is passionate about orthotics and prosthetics because every patient’s story is unique, and she enjoys playing a part in helping individuals return to the activities and lifestyles that matter most to them. Whether supporting a child learning to walk, helping someone return to work, or enabling an athlete to get back in the game, she strives to make the process supportive, personalized, and hopeful every step of the way.

In her free time, Olivia is an avid endurance athlete, competing in marathons and Ironman triathlons. She enjoys running, swimming, and cycling along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail. She is also a proud dog mom to a black lab named Bugs, a devoted Buffalo Bills fan, and someone who enjoys cooking, spending time with friends, and making the most of the outdoors.