NORFOLK DENTAL HYGIENE - Key Persons
Emily was born and raised in Norfolk County and currently resides in Waterford with her partner and her 3 children.
Emily went to post-secondary school and graduated with her Early Childhood Education degree. She followed her passion by taking HealthCare Office Administration. While obtaining her health care education Emily gained knowledge working in a few various health care office settings to then find her permanent home at Norfolk Dental Hygiene.
Outside of work Emily very much enjoys spending time with her partner and children, watching her children play sports, relaxing on the water, paddle boarding and creating memories with close friends.
Norfolk Dental Hygiene has become Emily's inspiration and drive to keep our doors open to help educate, provide and inspire those who want to achieve optimal health
Job Titles:
- Founder, CEO, Holistic Hygienist RDH Dip DH, Myofunctional Therapist
- Founder, CEO, Holistic Hygienist RDH Dip DH, Myofunctional Therapist, Certified in Laser, Certified in GBT, Certified in IST
Karyn was born and raised in Port Dover and currently resides in Simcoe with her husband and two children.
Karyn went to post secondary school in Brantford and Ancaster for Level II Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene while still living in the community. She worked in several settings with awesome dentists and orthodontists who taught her the "ropes" of the dental world. After several years in Simcoe at a large dental practice, she decided to spread her inspirational wings and start her own office.
Karyn wanted to create a space where people could relax & unwind while having their teeth cleaned. The connection and conversations throughout the years has shaped the vision of the office.
The goal and focus of the business continues to evolve and Karyn is eager to continue to push forward into the future of overall health and wellness. Norfolk Dental Hygiene has a whole-body approach to oral health care which is unique to our small lakeside community. Karyn is a proud member of "College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario", "Canadian Dental Hygienists Association", "Ontario Dental Hygienists Association" and "The American Academy of Oral Systemic Health" in the US. Her passion and commitment to interpersonal care between health care providers is what her clients appreciate. She believes in guiding her clients to better overall health while focusing on mind, body, and soul development to help achieve optimum oral health.
"The mouth holds many secrets about the health of the body and organ systems. I'm grateful for the Dentists, specialists, ENT's, MD's, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Scientists, Osteopaths, Naturopaths and many others who are like minded and looking to reconnect systems that have historically been separated " says Karyn.
Karyn is committed to discovering new products and services that help the public live healthy lives. Karyn is continuously updating her education, working with other health professionals, reading new research/studies and learning new techniques to improve client care at NDH.
Outside of the office, Karyn enjoys biking, taking walks, camping, travelling, adventures, trying new things, watching her children play sports, food/nutrition, and growing both spiritually and mentally. She believes, everyone is on an incredible journey and she intends to live hers to the fullest. Karyn is passionate about health and business. She feels small businesses are the cornerstone of our community and being an entrepreneur in the 21st century is dynamic and legendary.
As Norfolk Dental Hygiene moves forward into the future, Karyn is overjoyed to bring the evolution of her profession and passion to the community she loves so dearly.
Job Titles:
- Clinic Supervisor, CDA Level II ( Maternity Leave )
Kelsey was born and raised here in Norfolk County. She grew up in Port Dover and is currently residing in Langton with her Fiancé.
She graduated from Dental Assisting Levels 1 & 2 in 2012 and then received her diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2014 at Niagara College. She has been working in the dental field for the last 6 years as a Dental Assistant. Kelsey is very confident, knowledgeable and able to assist clients in understanding their dental needs through education and treatment planning.
When she isn't working, she likes to spend her time doing outdoor activities, including hiking, paddleboarding, checking out local vendors, working on crafty projects and, most of all, spending time with family.
Kelsey is very excited to bring her skills and expertise to NDH and explore this new opportunity as a clinic coordinator. Her organizational skills and education help her excel at what she does best!
Job Titles:
- Clinic Coordinator, CDA Level II
Leah was born in Simcoe and grew up on the family farm with her parents and two sisters. Leah loves Norfolk County and didn't move far after she got married. She now lives happily in Wilsonville with her husband, Brian.
Leah's dream was always to work in the dental field as a hygienist. As a child, she loved going to the dentist, asking all kinds of questions and pretending to practice with the tools. A traumatic hiccup in Leah's late teens caused her to take a different path in life.
Leah graduated from Fanshawe College in 2000 as a Respiratory Therapist. After 5 years of working at Norfolk General Hospital, Leah decided that she still had a deep passion for dentistry. Although grateful for the experiences as a Respiratory Therapist, Leah said goodbye to that life and enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at CDI College.
Leah has now been a Level II Dental Assistant for 15 years, working in general dentistry and orthodontic practices locally. She is a proud member of the Ontario Dental Association and devotes her time to increasing her knowledge in nutrition.
Leah came to work at Norfolk Dental Hygiene because of her strong belief in the mouth-body connection, overall health and wellness, and her interest in nutrition. Leah is a strong advocate in not just treating the symptoms but finding out the real reason "why" and getting to the root cause of an ailment.
Outside of work, Leah enjoys gardening and canning from her harvest and reading a good book on the back deck in her muskoka chair with a hot tea. She also loves spending time with her husband, either going for a long bike ride on the trail of visiting local or new breweries for a cold pint.
Job Titles:
- Clinic Coordinator - CDA Level II ( Maternity Leave )
Leah was born and raised in Norfolk County and currently resides in Waterford with her husband and 2 dogs!
She graduated from Dental Assisting, levels 1 & 2 from George Brown College and received her Dental Hygiene diploma in 2017. She has been working as a Dental assistant for the past 5 years!
When Leah isn't working, she enjoys travelling, camping, cheering for her favourite football team (Go Bills!!) and spending time with her friends and family.
Aside from dental, Stephanie is a very motivated and ambitious individual who enjoys taking risks and trying new things. After graduating high school, she completed hairstyling school and has maintained her hairstyling license for the past 21 years. In 2022, she finished her Bachelor of Education at Brock University while continuing to work and raise her children. She is a current member of the "College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario", "Canadian Dental Hygienists Association", "Ontario Dental Hygienists Association", "Ontario College of Teachers", and the "Ontario College of Trades".