Hi, my name is Cara, I am a dental hygienist, orofacial myofunctional therapist, and the owner of a telehealth myofunctional therapy practice MyMyoSpot.com.
As a collaborating provider with Dr. Merchant I provide her patients with comprehensive care for a variety of airway related issues including tongue ties, mouth breathing, and oral function issues such as tongue thrusts and improper swallowing patterns.
My own experience as an adult with chronic issues related to a tongue tie is what led me to the field of airway dentistry. My results after a tongue tie release and myofunctional therapy were life-changing, and are the reason why I started my own therapy practice and strive to bring that same symptom relief and improved health to all of my clients!
When I am not working, I love to do craft projects, read good books, and go on adventures. I have a husband who is a photographer, a daughter who is working in theater on a cruise ship, and 2 cats ‘Finn’ and ‘Milton’ who are the best reading cuddle buddies!
As a collaborating provider with Dr. Merchant I provide her patients with comprehensive care for a variety of airway related issues including tongue ties, mouth breathing, and oral function issues such as tongue thrusts and improper swallowing patterns.
My own experience as an adult with chronic issues related to a tongue tie is what led me to the field of airway dentistry. My results after a tongue tie release and myofunctional therapy were life-changing, and are the reason why I started my own therapy practice and strive to bring that same symptom relief and improved health to all of my clients!
When I am not working, I love to do craft projects, read good books, and go on adventures. I have a husband who is a photographer, a daughter who is working in theater on a cruise ship, and 2 cats ‘Finn’ and ‘Milton’ who are the best reading cuddle buddies!
I am a physical therapist and owner of Rehab & Performance Specialists, LP. I graduated from AT Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences with my Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2004. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, persistent pain issues, postural-related disorders, and orofacial & headache pain.
Unlike most physical therapy experiences, where insurance restricts treatment only to the site of pain and a therapist's time with the patient is often limited, my practice is focused on addressing the various perpetuating factors of the ongoing problem that are frequently missed in treatment. This may include manual therapy interventions and a proactive corrective exercise program that targets imbalances and inefficiencies. This way, the client can perform their focused program independently, and the average number of clinic visits can be significantly less than with typical outpatient physical therapy.
I am very excited to be part of Dr. Merchant's collaborative efforts here in Tucson. By bringing together the talents of a variety of practitioners who are focused on the holistic benefits of collaborative care, we can give patients better solutions to restore their health, wellness, and performance.
Unlike most physical therapy experiences, where insurance restricts treatment only to the site of pain and a therapist's time with the patient is often limited, my practice is focused on addressing the various perpetuating factors of the ongoing problem that are frequently missed in treatment. This may include manual therapy interventions and a proactive corrective exercise program that targets imbalances and inefficiencies. This way, the client can perform their focused program independently, and the average number of clinic visits can be significantly less than with typical outpatient physical therapy.
I am very excited to be part of Dr. Merchant's collaborative efforts here in Tucson. By bringing together the talents of a variety of practitioners who are focused on the holistic benefits of collaborative care, we can give patients better solutions to restore their health, wellness, and performance.
Hello, my name is Kathi. I have worked in the dental front office field for over 30 years. I am one of the newer faces here at Dr Merchants.
I am here to help our patients have the best experience possible taking the time to listen, answer any questions or concerns that you may have, providing great customer service and patient care. It is important to me that each of you enjoy a feeling of ease and confidence in our office.
I love working with this group of amazing people. It is a proud feeling to be a part of a team that strives to be a place where the genuine care and comfort of our patients is our highest priority. On my off time I enjoy spending time with our children, and grandchildren. My husband and I enjoy getting out camping and fishing. We have 3 cats that rule our household with velvet paws.
I am here to help our patients have the best experience possible taking the time to listen, answer any questions or concerns that you may have, providing great customer service and patient care. It is important to me that each of you enjoy a feeling of ease and confidence in our office.
I love working with this group of amazing people. It is a proud feeling to be a part of a team that strives to be a place where the genuine care and comfort of our patients is our highest priority. On my off time I enjoy spending time with our children, and grandchildren. My husband and I enjoy getting out camping and fishing. We have 3 cats that rule our household with velvet paws.
My name is Stephanie, I am the dental hygienist at the office. I have been a dental hygienist since 2012.
I love my job because I get to interact with my patients and try to make them feel as comfortable as possible while they are in my chair.
I did not take great care of my teeth as a child so I can relate to patients who have to receive a lot of dental treatment. The best feeling is when I can make somebody feel confident about their smile and their oral health. This office is the perfect fit for me because we are all honest and always put the patients first.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and my dog. I am a huge Disney fan and I will try to go to a Disney theme park as often as possible. I enjoy baking almost as much as I enjoy eating what I bake and I love to make decorations and crafts.
I love my job because I get to interact with my patients and try to make them feel as comfortable as possible while they are in my chair.
I did not take great care of my teeth as a child so I can relate to patients who have to receive a lot of dental treatment. The best feeling is when I can make somebody feel confident about their smile and their oral health. This office is the perfect fit for me because we are all honest and always put the patients first.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and my dog. I am a huge Disney fan and I will try to go to a Disney theme park as often as possible. I enjoy baking almost as much as I enjoy eating what I bake and I love to make decorations and crafts.
Hello my name is Ysela, I am 22 years old and have been a dental assistant for about 4 years now. I have actually been a patient of Dr. Merchant since I was 15 years old and she is much of the reason why I got into this field. I love helping people and working in Pediatrics for the first couple of years as a DA helped me realize that I love what I do and love making the Dentist office a not so scary place.
I believe that developing positive experiences at a young age can help patients enjoy going to the dentist as they get older. I am currently taking colleges courses with the goal of becoming a Dental Hygienist. When I’m not working my boyfriend and I love traveling but especially when we get to go to Disneyland or an LA Dodgers game. In my free time I hang out with family, friends, and my new adopted puppy. She has been a great addition to our household and keeps us on our toes.
I believe that developing positive experiences at a young age can help patients enjoy going to the dentist as they get older. I am currently taking colleges courses with the goal of becoming a Dental Hygienist. When I’m not working my boyfriend and I love traveling but especially when we get to go to Disneyland or an LA Dodgers game. In my free time I hang out with family, friends, and my new adopted puppy. She has been a great addition to our household and keeps us on our toes.
Hello, my name is Katelyn and I am a dental assistant. I have been in the dental field full time for 10 years. Initially I got into dentistry because of my mother. She is also a dental assistant and after my sport's practices I would walk to her office and help out. During college I continued to assist in the dental office during my breaks. After I graduated with my bachelors I was offered a full time job as an assistant. Instead of taking on master's loans I said, "yes" and have stayed in dentistry ever since!
In 2014 I moved to Arizona from Chicago. Both my husband and I were born and raised in Illinois. However, our passion for football varies greatly as I am a Green Bay Packers fan and he is a Chicago Bears fan. Talk about a divided household during football season! In our free time we like to travel, run, hike, and play with our rescue pup Harley.
In 2014 I moved to Arizona from Chicago. Both my husband and I were born and raised in Illinois. However, our passion for football varies greatly as I am a Green Bay Packers fan and he is a Chicago Bears fan. Talk about a divided household during football season! In our free time we like to travel, run, hike, and play with our rescue pup Harley.