Dwain R. Faso, CO, LO, FAAOP
is the Clinical Orthotist for the STAR Cranial Center of Excellence in Dallas, Texas. Dwain received a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from State University College at Buffalo and a Certificate in Orthotics from Northwestern University.
He is a Licensed Orthotist in the State of Texas, a Certified Orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc., as well as a past president of the Board, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Dwain has worked in the orthotic industry for the past 25 years in patient care, management, research and development, sales/marketing and teaching. He has completed training as a Cranial Remolding Orthosis Specialist and has treated infants exclusively with STAR cranial remolding orthoses using the STARscanner Laser Data Acquisition System.

Laura Plank, CO
has been involved in plagiocephaly-related research and presented in national and international arenas. In 2004, she was invited to participate as a clinical expert in the Consensus Conference of Orthotic Treatment of Deformational Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly and Scaphocephaly hosted by the AAOP. Her journal publications include: ³The Presentation of Deformational Plagiocephaly² JPO, and ³Comparison of Infant Head Shape Changes in Deformational Plagiocephaly following Treatment with a Cranial Remolding Orthosis using a Non-invasive Laser Shape Digitizer² J of Craniofac Surg. She is a member of ACPOC, the AAOP, and the AAOP Craniofacial Society.

Prior to becoming the Cranial Remolding Specialist at the STAR Cranial Center of Excellence, Laura was instrumental in developing and leading one of the largest cranial remolding programs in the country within a prominent pediatric hospital. See has evaluated and treated over a thousand children with head shape abnormalities stemming from plagiocephaly, cranio-facial disorders, and post-op synostosis. In fact, one of Laura¹s own children was successfully treated with a STARband cranial remolding orthosis.

Jim Hoehne, CO, LO
is certified in orthotics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and a licensed Orthotist in the State of Florida, with 30 years of experience as an orthotist.  Jim started his career in orthotics while serving in the United States Air Force. He later earned a B.S. in Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and then completed post-graduate work in Orthotics at the University of Minnesota.  Jim has served as President of the New York State Chapter of AAOP and Chairman of the NYOPA.  In addition, he has authored numerous original manuscripts, and has lectured extensively at State, Regional, National, and International symposiums, as well as, while working as an Adjunct Professor for the Orthotics & Prosthetics program at St. Pete College in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Jim’s experience also includes working closely with the engineers, orthotists, and other cranial specialists at Orthomerica during his advanced training in STARband cranial remolding orthosis treatment.

Darren Poidevin CPO, LPO
is a licensed and American Board for Certification (ABC) accredited Prosthetist and Orthotist, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Florida International University.  Darren has over 15 years of specialized experience in pediatric patient management programs, including cranial remolding orthoses for plagiocephaly and post operative intervention.  As an expert, Darren has provided training, as well as, lectures for post operative cranial remolding treatment for the Endoscopic Treatment of Craniosynostosis sponsored by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX, Division of Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery Department.  In addition to currently serving as the National Clinical Operations Manager for the Star Cranial Center of Excellence, he actively evaluates and treats patients at the San Antonio, TX office for plagiocephaly and other head shape abnormalities.  Darren also continues to lecture nationally to increase awareness for head shape abnormalities and cranial remolding orthosis treatment.