Dr. Karla Reimer, optometrist

Dr. Karla Reimer grew up in southern Manitoba, except for a few years in Jamaica and Lesotho with her missionary parents. After high school she taught English in Egypt for a year.  She returned to Winnipeg for her Science Degree, and graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1995 with her Doctor of Optometry degree.  Since that time, caring for the vision and ocular health needs of her patients has become her passion.  Spending quality time with each patient allows her to identify and address individual areas of concern, and to develop relationships on a more personal level.  She has a long-term mandate to provide the community with the highest quality eye care through a professional team, dedicated to outstanding service.

Dr. Stephanie Strawn, optometrist

Dr. Stephanie Strawn was born and raised in the small town of Canmore, Alberta. She began her University career at the University of Lethbridge, completing two years of pre-Optometry before continuing on to the University of Waterloo where she completed her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2007. She strives to deliver the highest standard of patient care while developing personal relationships and keeping current within optometry’s constantly evolving profession.  The oldest of six children, she loves working with kids. She and her husband, Mike, are very excited to be living in the sunny Okanagan Valley and closer to some of their family.

Janette Sedmak, licensed optician

Janette Sedmak has more than 20 years of experience working in Optometry clinics, and came to Lake Country in 1980.  She has been at this clinic since it began in 1994.  As a licensed optician, she also enjoys helping you select a frame, finding the right lenses to suit your needs, and will make any adjustments your current frame requires.

Jen Stamp, optometric assistant

Jen Stamp is new to the Optometry profession; she comes to us after completing the Business Technology program at UBCO.  She looks forward to attaining her Optician’s Licence and continuing her studies within the Optometric field.  Jen has lived in the Lake Country community for 9 years.  You may have met her through Turtle Town, her licensed family childcare center, which she operated for 4 years.

Jean Manning, licensed optician

Jean Manning has worked in the optical industry for 17 years.  She started as a lab trainee in a BC chain store.  She was promoted to lab manager, and then store manager.  In the last 10 years she has worked throughout the Okanagan as a licensed optician. Jean and her husband Mike, have lived in Lake Country for 6 years.

Colleen Klassen, optometric assistant

Colleen Klassen grew up in Fort St. John, and worked in Kamloops as an optometric assistant for seven years. She moved with her husband to the Okanagan and joined us at Lake Country Optometry Clinic in September 2008. Her sense of humour, experience, and caring attitude make her a great asset and team player. When she’s not at work, she enjoys quilting, motor biking and triathalons.

Tina DeRoche, receptionist

Tina DeRoche comes to us with 15 years of combined medical reception experience.  You will usually find Tina at the front desk, welcoming patients, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.  She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, animals and chocolate.  She lives in Kelowna with her husband Peter, and grown daughters, Dominique and Christine.

Denise Martens

Denise Martens has joined our optometry team after leaving a long-term real estate profession. She possesses a strong customer service and administrative background. At the clinic, she is enjoying the challenge of learning new skills and getting to know our patients.  She and her husband, Gord, relocated from the Lower Mainland 4 years ago and now live in Lake Country with their two cocker spaniels, Dani and Bailey. When she’s not working, Denise enjoys gardening, reading, wine tasting and travelling.