Florida

Gregory Gion, MMS, CCA, BOCP

Anaplastologist / Prosthetist

Danielle Burgess

Medical Artist

Danielle Burgess is a Certified Medical Illustrator and Medical Artist, living and working in Tampa, Florida. She began her career as a studio artist, painter, and sculptor with a dual major in Biology and Studio Art from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. She continued her artistic studies with a graduate post-Baccalaureate in sculpture and painting from SACI in Florence, Italy, and an MFA in Medical Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2016.

Danielle’s journey into the field is rooted in a strong foundation of hands-on training in taking impressions, casting, and sculpting—skills that allow her to create precise, lifelike prosthetic restorations that support self-confidence for patients and help them feel whole again. During her studies at RIT she focused on training in medical illustration, painting, and facial prosthetics; practicing life casting and anatomical sculpting where she honed her eye for detail, realism, and anatomical accuracy.

Through her work as Creative Director of Medical Illustration and Animation at DK Global, Inc., guiding teams in creating medical litigation animations to educate viewers in surgical procedures, cellular processes, and general medicine, she brings a collaborative approach and client/patient focused mentality. Working with surgeons, dentists and healthcare professionals has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the human body, medicine, and surgical practices. Her experience with radiological imaging and 3D modeling strengthens her understanding of complex anatomy and encourages her to find new connections to the field of Anaplastology.

Danielle is newly established in the greater Tampa Bay area and continues to develop her skills and expertise in prosthetics and Anaplastology. Her warm approach and patient-centered focus allows her to serve patients with strategic planning and empathetic solutions to their prosthesis needs.

Julia Schomberg, MSOP

Artist / Anaplastologist

Julia Schomberg, MSOP, is originally from La Crosse, WI, and holds a diverse educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota in 2016, with a minor in art, where she contributed to research at the University’s Anaplastology for medical simulation laboratory. At this time, she also worked as a painting instructor. Following this, she pursued her Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Concordia University, graduating in 2020.

Since 2017, Julia has been involved in the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) field, gaining experience in clinical care and fabrication in Rochester, MN. She has also made contributions to medical simulation through her work in research and development, collaborating closely with engineers and other subject matter experts to enhance the functional and aesthetic realism of medical simulators.  A majority of clients for these simulators are universities, hospitals, fire stations, and the Department of Defense.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Julia is an accomplished fine artist, specializing in painting and sculpture with a focus on the human form and realism. Her passion for art dates to 2012 when she first began honing her skills, and she continues to actively pursue her artistic interests.

Currently, Julia is advancing her expertise in prosthetics, specifically focusing on anaplastology, in her role at Medical Art Prosthetics. She serves in the Madison, La Crosse, and greater Midwest areas, bringing her unique blend of scientific knowledge, artistic talent, and practical experience to her work.”