When Kevin King walks into the office at Bionic Innovations Prosthetics and Orthotics, he’s not just showing up for another day of work, he’s stepping into a calling rooted in innovation, compassion, and deeply personal experience.
Kevin is the owner, CEO, and lead practitioner of Bionic Innovations, a full-service prosthetics and orthotics practice based in Waynesboro, Virginia. The company specializes in creating life-changing devices for people with limb loss or muscular and joint deficiencies, helping restore independence and mobility for patients who may have otherwise believed those things were lost forever.
But this wasn’t always Kevin’s path. His journey into the field started with a soccer injury in high school that led to major knee reconstruction. During his recovery, he was fitted for a custom knee brace, which sparked his curiosity about the field. He began shadowing the practitioner who helped him and quickly realized this was a profession where science met humanity. “We get to see patients and build things,” Kevin recalls, and that combination hooked him. He focused his college studies on entering the field and never looked back.
While his career spans more than three decades, Bionic Innovations is still a relatively new venture. Founded just three years ago, Kevin built the practice from the ground up. A key early milestone was securing Medicare and Medicaid contracts, a foundational requirement in providing accessible care. Once that domino fell, other private insurance partnerships followed, paving the way for sustainable growth.
Kevin’s mission from day one was clear: not just to open a practice, but to set a new standard. Bionic Innovations uses advanced digital workflows, including 3D scanning and 3D printing, to create highly accurate prosthetic and orthotic devices while significantly reducing material waste. The result? Faster production, less environmental impact, and a better fit for patients. “We’ve reduced 75% of the plastic and plaster waste typically generated during fabrication,” Kevin explains. “And we’re getting better outcomes.”
Choosing Waynesboro for the practice was intentional. It was a central location for patients coming from Charlottesville, Staunton, and Harrisonburg, and gave Kevin a manageable commute. But it’s also a growing community, which made it an ideal place to launch an innovative, service-based business.
Kevin’s commitment to his community extends well beyond the office. He’s spent over two decades volunteering with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, helping individuals with disabilities, including his own clients—experience snow sports in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
Asked what advice he’d give other aspiring entrepreneurs, Kevin doesn’t hesitate. “Have your plan laid out from the beginning,” he says. “Know where you want to be in year one, year three, and year five. And operate lean in the early days to keep yourself flexible and sustainable.”
He also encourages the public to shift their perspective on limb deficiency. “People assume someone with a prosthetic can’t do as much, but many are highly capable and independent,” he says. “Treat people as whole individuals, not through the lens of what’s missing.”
Looking ahead, Kevin believes Bionic Innovations is just getting started. “Our business model—leveraging digital design and 3D printing in a small-practice setting—is where the future of this field is heading,” he says. “We’re doing work that even larger operations haven’t figured out yet.”
To learn more about Bionic Innovations or connect with their services, visit bionicinnovationspo.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Kevin King is more than an entrepreneur, he’s a changemaker, innovator, and advocate whose work is helping patients walk, run, and live with dignity and confidence.
For our complete interview with Kevin King, check out Ep. 25 of the Waynesboro at Work podcast on YouTube and Spotify.