Feel Right At Home

Meet your Magnolia and Ballard orthodontist team

Knowledgeable | Fun | Professional

The expert Ballard orthodontist team at Nelson Orthodontics, working with actual patients.
 

We want to make all our patients feel right at home!

Our treatment team has years of experience providing patients the highest level of care while always maintaining a fun, friendly environment.

Our Magnolia and Ballard orthodontists stay on top of the latest changes in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars. You can be sure you’re benefiting from state of the art orthodontic care.

 

Meet Our Team

Giving exceptional care to our family of patients

Carly Flanagan, Scheduling Coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Carly

Scheduling Coordinator

What she does at work:
Carly is a scheduling coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics. She loves greeting each patient with a smile and welcoming them into our office. Her infectious laugh helps keep Nelson Orthodontics a positive, fun place.

What she does outside of work:
Carly was raised in Longview, WA. She recently moved back to the Northwest after spending 6 years in Utah. She and her husband enjoy the music scene in Seattle and are usually found at concerts on the weekends or exploring the unique neighborhoods. She is very passionate about cooking and loves sharing recipes whenever she gets the chance.

 
Amanda Burris, Financial Coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Amanda

Financial Coordinator

What she does at work:
Amanda is the Financial Coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics. She assists with finances and insurance, helping move each client one step closer to their perfect smile.

What she does outside of work:
Amanda grew up in Colorado until she was 19 years old. From there she has lived in California, Utah, and now Washington. She loves any outdoor activity, especially trail running, rock climbing, and backpacking. When she isn't outside, her free time is either spent with friends and family, reading books, or trying new food.

 
Silhouette of a woman
 

Connie

Scheduling Coordinator

What she does at work:
Originally from Michigan, she fell in love with the PNW after moving here in 2007. She is a registered dental hygienist and enjoyed working closely with patients for 22 years She decided to make the change from the clinical side of things to administrative. She loves learning a new role and embracing the exciting differences.

What she does outside of work:
In her free time, she and her husband love finding new restaurants and spending time with friends. She enjoys many outdoor activities as well as being cozy at home with her two cats. She looks forward to helping you schedule your next appointment.

 
Molly, Treatment Coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Molly

Treatment Coordinator

What she does at work:
Molly is the Treatment Coordinator at Nelson Orthodontics. She enjoys welcoming new clients into the office as well as guiding them through the new patient experience.

What she does outside of work:
Molly grew up in the Kansas City area. She moved out west with her sister after college and has traveled around but has made the northwest her home. Whether it be long walks in the neighborhood with her husband or weekend camping trips in their teardrop trailer, she loves what the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest has to offer. When she’s not outside exploring, she loves live music, art museums, good coffee and rooting on the Jayhawks.

 
Abby, Lab Technician at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Abby

Lab Technician

What she does at work:

Abby joined Nelson Orthodontics as a lab tech. She prioritizes making clear retainers, casting models and pontics. She loves helping everyone have a brighter day!

What she does outside of work:

Abby is from West Africa, Ghana to be precise. She loves spending time with family and friends. She also loves traveling, singing, going to concerts, cooking, and taking road trips.

 
Karin Chickadel team member of Nelson Orthodontics.
 

Karin

Lab Technician

What she does at work:

Karin brings her artistic eye for detail to her work for us as a lab technician. She keeps busy making retainers and custom orthodontic appliances for our patients.

What she does outside of work:

Karin is a book and paper artist. You can see some of her work in shops around the PNW. She also enjoys maker culture, soccer and exploring tide pools, beaches, mountains and rivers with her husband and two sons.

 
 

Brie

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:

Brie is an orthodontic assistant. She loves helping people fix their smiles along with meeting new faces. Brie grew up and graduated in Skagit valley, Washington. She then continued her dental journey in Seattle.

What she does outside of work:

Megan enjoys relaxing at home. In her free time, she likes going out with her friends on the weekend. She loves traveling to new places when she gets the chance.

 
Kaela, Orthodontic Assistant at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Kaela

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:

Kaela received her expanded functions dental assisting license in Portland, Oregon where she grew up. She moved to Seattle in 2018 where she found her love for orthodontics and has been treating ortho patients ever since!

What she does outside of work:

In her free time Kaela loves taking her dog, Milo, to Starbucks for puppuccino’s and coffee. On the weekends you’ll find her shopping or watching reality on Bravo!

 
Amanda, Orthodontic Assistant at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Amanda

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:
Amanda is originally from Seattle. Currently attending the University of Washington with the intention of attending dental school following graduation. She also earned her dental assisting certification in Washington State. Amanda has always had a passion for orthodontics and the dental field and loves getting to connect with patients!

What she does outside of work:
Amanda loves to paint, play piano, and go on the incredible hikes Washington has to offer. In the winter she is an avid ski/snowboarder. On the weekends you’ll probably find her relaxing at a coffee show or hanging out with friends!

 
Aaren, Orthodontic Assistant at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Aaren

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:
Aaren is originally from Colorado and moved to Washington to attend college at Whitworth University. She loves helping patients build confidence on their journey to a perfect smile.

What she does outside of work:
Aaren loves to spend time with friends and family, usually at dog-friendly places, so her two dogs can tag along. She also enjoys skiing, running, and reading as much as possible.

 
Silhouette of a woman
 

Ashley

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:
Ashley is an orthodontic assistant. She is originally from Los Angeles. She enjoys engaging with patients and making them comfortable with the clinic.
She is currently studying biology at a Canadian university to go into oral surgery.

What she does outside of work:
Morgan is a former commercial fisherman. She has spent many years working at Fisherman’s terminal in Ballard helping get nets and boats ready during off-seasons. She enjoys spending her free time either skiing at Stevens Pass, golfing, or fly fishing.

 
Virginia, Orthodontic Assistant at Nelson Orthodontics
 

Virginia

Orthodontic Assistant

What she does at work:
Virginia is an orthodontics assistant. She enjoys helping patients through their journey of treatment and helping them leave the office with a smile on their face.

What she does outside of work:
Virginia loves to spend time with her family and friends. Throughout the year you can find her golfing, playing tennis or reading a good book. You will always catch her with a coffee in hand and in the evening, she loves to take walks to see the sunset.

 

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