History

Barbara received her degree as an anaplastologist-ocularist in 1980, through a specialized program created jointly between Stanford University Medical Center and the State of California. Through this program, she received advanced training in creating facial and body prosthetics. Prior to this, she was fortunate to have apprenticed with her father, Walter Spohn, who was director of the program at Stanford, and previous director of the Anaplastology/Eye Clinic at the San Francisco VA Hospital.

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Through years of training and experience, Barbara has developed the skill to create artificial eyes and silicone prostheses that produce a natural and realistic appearance. She is a Certified Clinical Anaplastologist, a Certified Mastectomy Fitter, and a charter member of the American Anaplastology Association now known as the International Anaplastology Association, which is an international organization that keeps its members informed of the most current innovations in the field, and provides opportunities for continuing education. She has served on their board, and as president, and continues to be actively involved.

President, Prosthetic Illusions Inc. (aka Rocky Mountain Anaplastology Inc.), Lakewood, Colorado, 1981 to present.
Current board member of the Vesalius Trust.
Serves on the Editorial Review Board for the International Journal of Anaplastology.
Serves on various committees and projects for the International Anaplastology Association (formally known as the American Anaplastology Association), including the Walter Spohn Educational Fund, and the Membership Committee.
Periodically, is a speaker at educational programs for doctors, residents, and allied health care professionals at area
hospitals/universities, international institutions, and association meetings.
Travels often on international medical mission trips.
Member of: International Anaplastology Association (IAA), American Association of Breast Care Professionals
(AABCP), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Essentially Women (EW), and Count Me In (CMI)

After relocating to Colorado in the fall of 1980, Barbara opened her own practice the following spring of 1981. Her apprenticeship with Walter Spohn, her father - often referred to as the Father of Anaplastology - started in 1974, and did not really end until his death in 2003.
She has served as President, Secretary, and Director of the American Anaplastology Association (now known as the
International Anaplastology Association).
Contributor to the Journal of Facial and Somato Prosthetics.

Board Certified Clinical Anaplastologist - Ocularist, BCCA
Certified Fitter for mastectomy patients, ABC
Graduated from the Anaplastology/Ocularist Program through a cooperative union between Stanford University Medical Center and the State of California, Foothill Junior College, AS (2/4 years), 1980.
Apprenticed under Walter Spohn from 1974 - 1978.

As an Anaplastologist, Barbara’s specialties include custom artificial eyes (ocularist training was included in the Stanford Anaplastology Program), facial prostheses (with or without bone-anchored implants), partial digits, protective face guards, and custom and non-custom breast prostheses.

Make Mine A Million $ Business Awardee - Albuquerque 2008
American Anaplastology Humanitarian Award