Martin Hughley -- I am new to the Wenatchee area and have lived here since May 2006. I am from the hectic and stressful Snohomish county area. Family and a better quality of life drew me to Chelan county. I started out in dentistry 10 years ago on a fluke between jobs, by doing filing 1- 2 days a week for a dentist in Lynnwood. That grew to a full time front office position. I am very grateful to be working for Dr. Aaron Kelly who is adamant on providing to patients an environment of empathy, honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Other perks for patients and staff include a beautiful atmosphere that provides warmth, and serenity. The entire staff here are the best I have ever worked with.

Thelma Lewis -- Thelma along with her husband Pat have lived in Wenatchee for over 30 years. She has 2 grown sons who are married & live in the Wenatchee Valley as well, and she has 6 delightful grandchildren who are the light of her life. Thelma has worked in dentistry for over 24 yrs and in 2007 joined Dr Kelly and his Staff. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 yrs as well as other family activities, walking, camping & traveling.

Leslie Myers -- Leslie recently joined the talented, dedicated, and fun staff of Wenatchee Dental after she and her husband, Gary, relocated from Bellingham to Wenatchee. She has worked in dentistry since 1994, at both general and orthodontic practices. Leslie feels fortunate to be apart of a dental team focused on quality patient care. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking in this beautiful valley.

Martie Nielsen -- Martie has been involved in various aspects of dentistry since 1973. She has a broad spectrum of training, which includes dental assisting, lab technician and business office. She and her husband, Gerald, have been married 27 years and have 3 grown children, one daughter that is college bound and 7 grandchildren. Martie’s spare time activities include gym time, gardening and her special pug, Bailey. She also enjoys spending time with her family at Lake Chelan during the summer.

Assistants:

Amy Cole -- Amy has been working for Dr. Kelly since 1993. Dentistry has been rewarding in many ways for Amy, but what she especially likes is knowing that at the end of the day, someone feels and/or looks better than they did before. She enjoys getting to know the patients and establishing comfortable relationships. She gains something from them too every day. The most important thing for her is feeling confident that each patient leaves here thoroughly informed of their needed treatment and that they received absolute quality care.

Rachelle Hermanson -- Rachelle grew up in Bellevue, WA. She attended Bellevue Community College for 2 years, followed by attending Eton Technical Institute in Federal Way, where she graduated from the Dental Assisting Program in 2000. She moved to Wenatchee in 2004 with her husband and son. She began working for Dr. Kelly in October of 2004. She describes Dr. Kelly and Dr. Edwards as kind, gentle, and easy to work with. She knows that every patient who enters his practice feels warm, comfortable, and like part of the family!

Val Kesterson -- Val was raised in the Wenatchee Valley and graduated for Eastmont High School. She received her assistant certificate from Puget Sound Tech. Val and her husband, Randy, have two children.  She has had the privilege of working with Dr. Nielsen since 1991. Val loves making each patients experience warm and comfortable. In her free time Val thrives on outdoor sports, especially marathon running.

Melia Talbot -- Melia was born and raised in Cashmere. She graduated from Cashmere high school and then took a couple years off to do mission work in Guatemala. Malia attended school in Seattle to pursue a career in dental assisting. She has worked with Dr. Nielsen for 3 years and just recently joined Dr. Kelly and Dr. Edwards practice. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband Josh and son Cyrus, and other activities that include her friends and family, running, camping, and basically anything outdoors.

Angie Zamudio -- Angie has called the Wenatchee Valley home for the last 7 years. She and Ted have two children, Anthony and Ally. Her pasttimes include spending time with friends and family, anything to do with sun and water!!!, And volunteering with her children's school and being a constant cheerleader at their sporting events. She has recently joined Dr. Kelly and staff and brings seven years of dental assisting experience with her, she is also bi-lingual.

Hygienists:

Kelli Green -- Kelli grew up in Cashmere and received her dental hygien degree from Yakima Valley Community College.  She spent 4 years practicing dental hygiene on the east coast, while her husband, Tyler attended dental school.  They are happy to be living back in the Wenatchee Valley.  Kelli joined Wenatchee Dental in 2008 and is proud to be part of a wonderful, caring practice.  She enjoys creating a personal relationship with each of her patients, and strives to help her patients achieve the oral health they desire and deserve.

Kathy Jeffery -- Kathy grew up in Wenatchee and attended Wenatchee Valley College. She received her dental hygiene degree from Yakima Valley Community College. She began working for her family dentist while she was in high school. She started working for Dr. Kelly in 1996. Her husband Brad works for Eagle Transfer and she has a son, Brian. She enjoys helping each patient realize their full potential in attaining optimum oral health.

Kathy Shae -- Kathy grew up in the Wenatchee and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a BS degree in dental hygiene.  She practiced dental hygiene in Mount Vernon for 8 years prior to moving back to Wenatchee in 1996.  She worked with Dr. Nielsen for 12 years before joining the staff at Wenatchee Dental.  Kathy is excited to be part of a kind, caring dental team that is committed to helping patients achieve the healthiest smile possible.  In her free time, Kathy enjoys mountain biking and spending time with her husband, Jim and two sons, Dakota and Carter.

Lacy Moen -- Lacy grew up in the Wenatchee Valley and attended Yakima Valley College, where she graduated with honors, majoring in associates of science and dental hygiene.  Lacy has been a part of the Wenatchee Dental team since February 2008 as our “Friday Girl” and has now joined us fulltime.  She is up to date on all the current technology, skills and practices in dental hygiene and enjoys teaching each patient about their oral health.  Lacy  and her husband, Scott, enjoy anything outdoors, being with familty and playing with their daughter, Addison.