Alana has been blessed to have lived in the Okanagan for 15 years and has raised her 2 children in the Summerland area. She began her career at Summerland Optometry in 2010 and quickly fell into the role of dispensing and lab work.

Alana loves to help our patients see more clearly by making it fun and less stressful to choose the right frame for their prescription. She will also suggest lens options to optimize your visual needs. Alana prides herself on her organizational skills but also loves a challenge when presented.

Outside of the office Alana enjoys hiking with her friends, gardening, baking, wine tasting at our local wineries and travelling with her partner and constantly researching for her next travel adventure.

Amy has over 17 years’ experience in the eyecare industry. In 1999 after two years of study at the University of British Columbia she chose to take leave and start her family. In 2002 she joined Apex Optometry in Penticton as an optometric assistant. Over the next 12 years, through in office, online and continuing education seminars, she gained education and experience in all areas of optometric practice and practice management. In the fall of 2014 with 3 teenagers heavily involved in competitive swimming she left the eyecare field briefly. Amy became involved with KISU Swim Club as a parent, volunteer, level 2 official and staff member in the role of club administrator.

In 2015 Amy joined the staff of Summerland Optometry. Her versatility allows her to cover many areas of the practice, whether it be admin, patient testing, selecting eyewear or repairing your glasses. Amy lives with her family in Penticton and splits her time between Summerland Optometry and KISU Swim Club.

Brandi is a "Jack of all Trades" at Summerland Optometry. With over 15 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, she brings enthusiasm, engaging energy, and excellent customer care to our team. She is trained in all aspects of the practice, from pre-examinations to retinal imaging and other specialized testing for patient eye health care, to dispensing eyewear and contact lenses, lab work, as well as administration and office billing.

Since joining Summerland Optometry in 2013, Brandi has always provided a positive and comforting experience for all of our patients, as well as staff and doctors, with her vibrant and friendly personality. During her spare time, she enjoys reading, camping, biking, beaching, and hiking in the many local mountains with her children, dog and husband.

Louise joined Summerland in 2016. She has taken on the role of patient testing and accounting. She offers a very positive energy to our clinic.

Louise was raised in White Rock, BC. Along with her husband, Wayne, and their 2 kids, she moved to Summerland in 1994. Since 2003, they have owned and operated the family cherry orchard. When she’s not at the office, she will most likely be working on the orchard. In her spare time she enjoy camping with the family, hiking, and occasionally golf.

Joining the group in 2018, Michelle is the newest member of the Summerland Optometry team. Through workshops, online courses and with the guidance of her colleagues she has been quick to learn all aspects of the practice. Whether answering the phone, pre-testing, imaging, assisting in the dispensary or in the lab, Michelle is always helpful, caring, enthusiastic and friendly. She lives here in Summerland with her two children and, when not at the office, she’s out enjoying all that the beautiful Okanagan has to offer.