About Us
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” ~ Oscar Wilde
Meet the Doctor
Hi, I’m Dr. Russell.
I am a wife, mom, Optometrist, chocolate lover, and I always appreciate a good quote. I feel fortunate to care for one of our most valued gifts. With over 2 million moving parts of our eye, it is truly amazing how flawlessly it can work.
I spent my education learning about eyes and how it truly can be a window to our overall health at the Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, MI. We don’t need to say how long ago that was, but let's just say I’ve looked at more eyes than I can count at this point. But it never gets old! I feel blessed to have a career that I truly enjoy.
When I’m not in the office I enjoy traveling with my family, game nights (even if it tends to get a little crazy), watching my daughter play volleyball and reading. What you usually won’t find me doing is grocery shopping! Thank goodness for my husband. In fact, I dream about having a personal chef. I’m not into fancy cars or big houses but someone to prepare healthy, edible meals for my family, yes please!
Two questions that I get asked: Is your hair naturally curly? Yes, it is a love hate relationship! Curly haired girls know what I’m talking about! Is your real name Amanda? Nope, just Mandy. Like the Barry Manilow song.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” ~ Walt Disney
Meet our Optician
Hi, I’m Nadia.
Please welcome our newest staff member Nadia!