Our Team
Your Experience in Our Office Will Be Different Than Any Other Optometry Office in Redding
Office Manager
Yeda
Yeda joined our team in January of 2022, with over 5 years of experience in the healthcare field she is here to give support to the staff and patients in any way possible while helping the office run efficiently for the Doctor. She is bilingual and can assist with any question a patient might have in Spanish.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, going to concerts, camping in the mountains or ocean, and reading a good book.
Optician & Purchasing Agent
Celina, CPO
Celina joined us in 2020 and is bilingual in Spanish. She began her optical career in 2016 and currently holds a CPO certification. It is her goal to meet all of your optical needs and provide you with the most updated optical technology.
She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Medical Biller
Erin
Erin joined our team in June of 2021, with her calm and kind demeanor she is here to help with taking payments, sending statements, and can explain billing questions.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking her dogs to the lake, photography, camping and traveling.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Riley
Riley joined our team in October of 2021, she will guide you through the prescreening tests with smiles and joy. She also orders supplies, restocks, and helps with filing in between patients.
She is currently working towards a nursing degree and in between studying you can find her outdoors on a paddleboard or hiking.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Lilly
Lilly joined our team in December of 2022, she will help you complete the pre-screening process efficiently and calmly. She enjoys meeting new and previous patients, and being a part of the team that helps improve patients’ vision.
She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, and the outdoors. She also spends time with all her pets, especially her rabbit.
Scheduling Coordinator
Arlene
Arlene joined our team in January of 2023, with her happy and friendly demeanor she helps answer the phone, send emails/ faxes, schedule appointments, pull insurance authorizations, confirm appointments, and greet the patients. She has 20 years of experience in customer service and enjoys it thoroughly.
Her free time is spent with her family, traveling, swimming, camping, reading, shopping, watching movies and going to the coast.
Optician
Rhonda, ABOC
Rhonda joined our team in November of 2022, she holds an ABOC certification through the American Board of Opticianry. She will help you through the process of finding your next pair of glasses, by taking into account the lifestyle and purpose to get you into the best lenses possible. She takes a sincere interest in patients understanding their eyewear.
She spends her free time going to the movies, live theater events, street fairs and amp; festivals and enjoying family time.
Optician & Contact Lens Technician
Shelby, CPO
Shelby joined us in 2018, but began her optical career in 2016. She currently holds a CPO certification and is working towards earning an NCLE certification. She will help you with all things related to contact lenses and if ever you have any trouble with your glasses, she can help find the resolution with her problem-solving abilities.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoors in nature.
Optometry in Redding
Julie Gussenhoven, OD offers Family Optometry services in Redding CA and its surrounding areas. For professional vision and eye care call (530) 222-7290 today.