Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1991 and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington in 1999. A South Sound native, she was exposed to the dental profession at an early age as the daughter of a dentist and a healthcare management consultant.

Jamie received several scholarships and awards during her education, including recognition for research working with patients with dental anxiety and disabilities and her class inspirational award. While in private practice, she continues to study at the distinguished L.D. Pankey Institute, a cornerstone of the profession. She participates in a dental study club and her local and state dental association. Jamie is active with Rotary8 and the community where she volunteers for Children’s Dental Day, Give Kids A Smile, Smile Mobile, Medical Teams International, Project Homeless Connect and has traveled to Nepal to provide dentistry in remote areas with Save the Children.

Jamie's greatest joy is spending quality time with her husband, 11 year old son and 3 and 4 year old daughters. For fun, Jamie enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, cooking, yoga and exploring Tacoma.

Brenda graduated from the University of Washington in Marketing and Public Relations. Her extensive experience with non-profit organizations, such as March of Dimes and Relay for Life, as well as her professional and friendly personality, makes her the perfect person to share our philosophy with the community. She is also our financial coordinator and insurance expert who will work tirelessly to help patients understand the financial aspect of their dental care.

Brenda has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life. A Gig Harbor-area resident with her husband and 11-year old son, she enjoys boating on Puget Sound with her family, as well as relaxing in the garden creating unique botanical designs year round. Whether volunteering at various school and community events, or entertaining family and friends, she thrives on a busy schedule and active lifestyle.

Erin was born and raised in Tacoma. She has always been interested in the dental field and remembers when she wrote that she wanted to be an orthodontist in her fifth grade yearbook. After graduating from Wilson High school in 2003, she trained at Bryman College in the dental assistant program. Since then, she has been helping patients improve their health. Erin says, "dentistry is my way of helping people."

As the newest member of our team, Erin brings an energy and commitment that is perfect for our approach to patient care. Give a job to Erin and she will "take care of it." She is efficient, calm and competent in her work. In the studio, you will find Erin at the front desk welcoming and coordinating treatment for patients or working chair side with Dr. Jamie during a dental procedure.

For fun, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, and their two pet iguanas, Spike and Jade. They love going to the ocean, taking weekend road trips and an occasional Sounders game. This year she would like to see the Seahawks play!

Christina grew up on the Central Coast of California. She moved to the Pacific Northwest for college and graduated from Multnomah University in Portland Oregon with a double major in biblical theology and education. After graduation she moved to Eastern Europe and lived in Slovenia for four and a half years. During these years she worked with a youth organization helping to develop community youth programs. Since moving back to the United States Christina has worked in the dental field as a patient care specialist. Her bubbly personality and caring presence helps those around her feel taken care of from the moment they walk through the door to the time they leave. She loves to travel, drink coffee, mentor high school students and invest time and energy in Tacoma.