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The trained professionals who make up the patient care team at Elemental Eyecare are eager to meet you and your child and assist you in taking care of your child's vision care needs. We are excited to be able to offer our services to the Central Oregon Community.
Dr. Gabby Marshall
After practicing primary care optometry for 10 years in Bend, Dr. Gabby Marshall decided to dedicate her time and experience to the children of Central Oregon. In 2008, she opened Elemental Eyecare to focus on vision therapy and the special needs of the pediatric population. She loves the challenges of helping children in their development and being part of the wonderful team of healthcare providers that care for the children of Bend. Having grown up in Oregon, graduating from Redmond High School and attending Pacific University, she feels a strong sense of community in Central Oregon.
On her days out of the office, Dr. Gabby likes to garden, play with her dogs: Elvis and Izzy B, spend time with her husband Paul and enjoy the beautiful Central Oregon outdoors. She finds donating her time to Healthy Beginnings very rewarding and she also enjoys organizing educational events for fellow doctors and staff.
Erin - Vision Therapist
Erin was born in Grants Pass, OR and went to Corvallis for two exciting years at OSU- GO BEAVS!!! But, she was itching to get into healthcare and the SNOW!!! She visited Bend, and like most of the residents in Bend, she never left. Erin has found her place as part of the Elemental Eyecare team as a Vision Therapist, which she can easily describe as "a dream job." "There is nothing more gratifying than to help develop the way a child views the world they live in."
Erin enjoys spending her free time with her little family: husband, Jeff, daughter, Tessa, and two dogs: Bowser and Otto. They are weekend warriors and enjoy, boating, camping, fly fishing, snowboarding, and traveling.
Erin joined COVD in 2008 and is looking forward to certification and the continued learning environment that defines her profession.
Tamie - Vision Therapist
Tamie has been working with children for the past seventeen years. Her experience includes; assisting at a local K-8 school where she has supported special needs students, in the classroom and through tutoring. Tamie was drawn to vision therapy and her desire to acquire the skills to further guide the students she works with led her to joining the team here at Elemental Eyecare.
She has two wonderful teen-aged boys and a couple of adorable pups that keep her on her toes.
Andrea - Patient Care Coordinator & Optician
Andrea and her husband moved back to their hometown of Bend after graduating college and getting married. They enjoy watching football with friends and family, cheering for Oregon Ducks and Bend High Lava Bears. Their dog, Mya, keeps them on their toes too!
Andrea enjoyed her experience as a Patient Care Coordinator and Optician in the past; she was excited at the opportunity to continue doing so here! She is learning so much about vision therapy too.
LoriLark - Optician & Marketing Coordinator
Lori came to Central Oregon from Montana and fell in love with the mild winters and the sunny skies. She has been in the eye care field for the majority of her working career. Her granddaughter had her first eye exam at 6 months and began wearing glasses. Lori is very passionate to spread the news about how critical early eye care is for children and how vision therapy can change a person’s life.
For fun, she spends time with her family camping, hiking and motorcycling.