MEET THE TEAM

Shelly- Practice Manager

Shelly has an extensive background in orthodontics and began a career at the young age of 16. She considers it a privilege and true honor to be a part of each patient's story and help them achieve a smile they are proud of. Shelly enjoys working alongside Dr. Johnson and Dr. Lingenbrink to lead our amazing and talented team here at Johnsonlink. In her free time, you will find her soaking up all the PNW has to offer including running, biking and hiking with her fur baby Hazel. Shelly has a heart for loving her family who are made up of three amazing grown children, their wonderful spouses, and two very sweet grandsons that have her wrapped around their finger. She is always up for an adventure with family and friends.

Something she likes to do: Cook for her family and friends

Fun Fact about her: She ran 3 marathons in 3 months

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A Nutritionist

Cheryl-Treatment Coordinator

Cheryl has been part of Johnsonlink since 1998. She loves the team she works with! She gets excited meeting new patients and their families. She enjoys making them a part of our Johnsonlink Family! Cheryl was a patient before she started working here and she just wants everyone to know how rewarding and life changing orthodontics can be! Outside of work Cheryl enjoys baking, crafts, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

Something she likes to do: Gardening or baking

Favorite Animal: Her dog, Holly

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: An interior designer

Katie-Treatment Coordinator

Katie’s favorite part of working in Orthodontics is seeing the change in people’s confidence when they finish treatment. She loves helping patients on their decision to make the change in their smiles. She recently moved from Okinawa, Japan with her family. Kaite has a 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter. In their free time they love exploring new places and meeting new people.

Fun Fact about her: She was born in Germany

Favorite Season: Fall

Sandy-Scheduling Coordinator/Scheduling Lead

Sandy has been with our practice since 2020. When Sandy is not at work, you can find her cheering on her boys at any of their many sporting events or spending time outside cooking with her family and entertaining friends. Her favorite part about being a scheduling coordinator at Johnsonlink Orthodontics is getting to connect with patients and seeing their smiles transform during their time in treatment.

Something she likes to do: Going to concerts, they are her JAM!

Her hidden talent: She can touch her nose with her tongue

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A volunteer in the NICU to hold babies

Riley-Scheduling Coordinator

Riley joined the team in 2023. She is new to working in the orthodontic field but is no stranger to having work done on her teeth. She had headgear for one year, braces for four years and has two dental implants. She is looking forward to being able to relate to patients' orthodontic journeys. Outside of work you can find Riley at the gym, spending time with friends and family, on the mountain in the winter snowboarding, and wakeboarding on the lake in the summertime.

Favorite Color: Orange

Hidden Talent: She is good at holding a handstand

If she could live anywhere, where would she live: Colorado

Kelly-Clinical Assistant/Clinical Lead

Kelly enjoys working with our team and she loves what she does and she knows everyone else does too. “This is what makes our office a fun place to work and a great place to get your orthodontic care!” She enjoys spending time with her husband, family and cat! When she’s not at work, you could find her outdoors either, camping, riding bikes or exploring!

Something she likes to do: Hike or camp

Favorite Season: Summer

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A flight attendant

Amber-Clinical Assistant

Amber joined the practice in 2004 but worked in orthodontics for 5 years before that. She enjoys learning so much about orthodontics, performing and assisting in so many different procedures. “Our staff is so friendly and caring, and we really enjoy the work we do!” When not at work, Amber loves being with her family either hiking or skiing.

Something she doesn’t like to do: Running

If she could live anywhere, she would live: On a warm beach

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, she would be : In the medical field

Grande-Clinical Assistant

Grande’s favorite part about orthodontics is taking braces off and revealing their new smiles! He wants patients to expect to have a great time when they come into our office. “This isn’t work, it’s fun!” If anything, his name (which means large) describes his personality. He loves coaching football and spending time with his wonderful kids.

Favorite season: FOOTBALL SEASON!!!

Fun Fact about him: He was an AWESOME break dancer

If he couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would he do: Train Kids

Haley-Clinical Assistant

She loves working at Johnsonlink because it’s such a welcoming environment all of the time. She has always been interested in the medical field because her mom was a medical assistant in the navy for the majority of her life! Which means she’s lived everywhere including Italy! You can find Haley baking, riding horses or building things with her dad during her free time!

Favorite Color: Pink

Fun Fact: She used to do all star cheerleading

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A Marine Biologist

Elisia- Clinical Assistant

Elisia worked as a barista for a few years so naturally, she enjoys getting to know people and all kinds of personalities. she always has a listening ear and that is a big reason why she enjoys working at Johnsonlink Orthodontics. She enjoys learning new things and meeting new people! She grew up playing soccer and enjoys being active. Pickleball has been her latest sport obsession, but she also loves camping, hiking, dancing, concerts and trying new things!

Something she likes to do: Go on road trips

Her hidden talent: She is left handed

If she couldn’t work in Orthodontics, what would she do: She would own a beachfront restaurant in Florida.

Chloe- Sterilization Technician

Laurie-Public Relations Coordinator

Laurie joined our team in 2023. She absolutely loves interacting with the community, dental offices and especially the coworkers and patients she sees every day! When she's not at work you can often find her playing tennis, cooking, or on the water during the summertime. She is a wife and mother to 3 beautiful daughters as well as a grandma to 2 granddaughters. She also has a furbaby named, Hawk. 

Favorite Food: Din Thai Fung

Fun Fact: She grew up in Alaska

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Puerto Vallarta

Susanna-Treatment Coordinator

Susanna says she always has the best day when she knows that she’s made someone smile. It's a good thing that at Johnsonlink Orthodontics, that’s literally what we do. She fits right in, working side by side with such a cool team. Susanna was born and raised in beautiful Kitsap county. While she enjoys the opportunity to get out and explore the world, she loves coming home to her husband and 3 children in the PNW. That's why this community-based office is such a good fit for her.

Something she likes to do: Traveling

Fun Fact about her: She won’t eat anything that changes the color of her tongue

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A Stay at home mom

Tiffiny-Scheduling Coordinator

Tiffiny loves working at Johnsonlink because we have awesome doctors that care about our community, patients & staff. She also loves her coworkers and consider them family. She enjoys orthodontics because she loves seeing the transformation in our patients when they gain confidence in themselves and their smiles. When she’s not at work she loves to be outside; whether in the mountains or on the water. She enjoys cooking and she always has music playing. She is a country girl at heart.

Hidden talent: She would survive a zombie apocalypse

Fun Fact about her: She lettered in boy’s basketball in high school.

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: Occupational Therapist

Diana-Scheduling Coordinator

Lisa-Clinical Assistant/Clinical Lead

Lisa has worked as an orthodontic assistant since 1990. She loves getting to know our patients and being a part of helping them achieve a beautiful smile. “Everyone at Johnsonlink is so much fun to work with.” Lisa loves spending time camping, traveling or just hanging out with family and friends.

Something she likes to do: Camping and hanging out with family

Fun Fact about her: Her grandpa owned the only dance hall in Kitsap County (1934-1971)

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A party planner

Mariza-Clinical Assistant

Mariza has been with the practice since 2006. She loves bonding with patients and the team. “Both make it so much fun to come to work!” She wants people to know that we can make braces be an awesome experience. Spending time with her family is number one to her and when she’s not at work she likes to hike and explore national parks.

Morning person or night owl: Morning person but not TOO early

Favorite season: Summer

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A professional traveler

Allyson-Clinical Assistant

Allyson says the best part of working in orthodontics is getting to see our patients start smiling more often throughout treatment and teaching kids about what we are doing. She loves working at Johnsonlink because our team is so much fun and always eager to support our patients and each other. You can find her kayaking with her dog when she is not at work!

Something she likes to do: Go on long drives

Fun Fact about her: She has a plant addiction

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she do: Own a bakery

Kayley- Clinical Assistant

Kiley- Clinical Assistant /Social Media Coordinator

Kiley has been in orthodontics since 2016. She loves helping patients achieve a new smile. Her favorite part about orthodontics is seeing the patient’s faces light up when they see their new smile for the first time! She grew up in the PNW and enjoys living in such a beautiful state. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two babies. When she is not at work, you can find her going on adventures with her little family or crafting away for her side business.

Something she likes to do: Traveling with her husband and babies

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Montana

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: Professional organizer

Taryen- Clinical Assistant

Tareyn was born and raised in Arizona. She loves to travel and be outdoors. Friends, family, and her dog Chief are her number one priority. She loves working in orthodontics because she likes seeing the transformation and how the patient grows their confidence. It makes her happy knowing that the patient gets their perfect smile. She is so happy to be a part of an awesome team!

Favorite Animal: Alpacas

Something she likes to do: Travel to new places

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: Radiology Technician

Viki-Sterilization Technician

Viki joined Johnsonlink in 2023. She wanted to join our team because she has always had a passion for the medical field since she was young. She loves to see patient’s reaction after a big transformation and see their confidence grow! “A persons smile can change someone else’s day”. She moved to PNW when she was one years old from New Hampshire. When Viki is not at work, you can find her reading, or going on walks with her dog. She loves to organize things that are NOT hers! You can also catch her cuddled up on her couch with a cozy blanket watching horror movies.

Favorite color: Sea Green

Fun Fact: She is bilingual

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, she would be a: Child psychologist

Vinnie-Lab Technician

Vinnie was a lab technician for 14 years before joining Johnsonlink Orthodontics. He prides himself in making you the best appliance available for your treatment. He loves working at Johnsonlink Orthodontics because the staff are great to the patients and to one another. “Great teamwork allows for the best treatment possible”. When he is not at work, you can find him spending time with his family, fishing or tinkering with cars.

His dream Vacation would be to: Alaska

He enjoys: Quietness

If he couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would he be: A Mechanic

Jen- Financial Coordinator

Jen absolutely loves watching the confidence grow in our patients throughout their treatment and the end result of a beautiful smile. She is married to her best friend, they have 3 beautiful daughters and a wonderful son-in-law. Her favorite things to do in her free time are boating, wake surfing and gardening.

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Arizona

Her favorite food: Seafood, especially crab

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A personal trainer or nutritionist

Marisel-Treatment Coordinator

Marisel is originally from Puerto Rico. She moved to the PNW in 2017 and have since called it home. She is married, has 2 crazy boys and a wiener dog named Lita. Her little family is the light in her eyes!  She joined Johnsonlink in 2023 and considers herself lucky to be a part of such an exceptional team. She enjoys meeting new patients every day and gets a lot of satisfaction from helping them understand their treatment needs. “Teeth are fun!” When she is not at work, you can find her in the kitchen as she loves baking cakes and pastries (and eating them too!). “It is math, science, architecture and art all in one and that is what I love the most about baking.” Her favorite thing to make are tiered cakes for weddings and special occasions. 

Favorite Animal: Rabbit

Something she likes to do: Cook elaborate recipes from my favorite cookbooks

Morning person or Night owl?: Morning Person

Amanda- Scheduling Coordinator

Amanda is thrilled to be a part of the team at Johnsonlink Orthodontics. She is excited to watch our patient’s smiles transform into something incredible! When she is not at work she enjoys reading and being outside (especially when it’s sunny). She also loves going on walks, and helping take care of her family's farm (the pigs and the dogs are her favorite).

Something she likes to do: Going on road trips to new places and being with her friends and family

Which season is her favorite: Summer

If she couldn’t work in Orthodontics, what would she be: A kindergarten teacher

Darcie-Clinical Assistant/Clinical Lead

Darcie has spent half of her life at Johnsonlink! She can't imagine working anywhere else, she considers this place her family. Her favorite procedure to do is taking off braces, seeing the reaction of the patients "1st look" at their perfect smile and all the hard work they put in to get there is priceless! She spends all of her free time shuffling her kids around to soccer, baseball and football practices. Most every weekend is spent cheering them on.

Something she likes to do: Travel the state watching her boys play baseball and her daughter play soccer!

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Arizona

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A stay at home mom

Helaina-Clinical Assistant/Safety Coordinator

Helaina is proud to be a part of the Johnsonlink team because we’re like family and we make our patients feel that way too! She enjoys getting to know her patient’s and making sure their experience here at Johnsonlink is one to remember. When she is not at work you can find Helaina trying new foods, flipping furniture or spending time with her 2 golden retrievers.

Something she likes to do: Hiking

Fun Fact about her: Her high school bowling team took 1st in state

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A professional organizer

Lindsay-Clinical Assistant

Lindsay loves orthodontics because she enjoys helping people get the smile of their dreams and smiling is her favorite! She loves Johnsonlink Orthodontics because we have the best staff and our patients are so fun and kind! When she is not working she enjoys spending her time outdoors with her husband and two young boys.

Something she likes to do: Hiking

Fun Fact about her: She has met Shawn Mendes

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A nutritionist

Kat-Clinical Assistant

Kat joined our practice in 2024. She is passionate about health and wellness, and she is constantly looking for ways to improve herself, both personally and professionally. She is really excited to be part of such a dynamic and caring team here at Johnsonlink Orthodontics and looks forward to building great relationships with both her colleagues and patients! Kat went to Boise State University and got her BA in Public Health, while also playing for their women’s club soccer team. In her free time, she loves to cook and try out new recipes, playing soccer, and hanging out with her 2 cats. Growing up in California and later moving to Idaho, Kat has always been drawn to adventure and new experiences.

Favorite Food: Sushi

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Lake Tahoe

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she do: Own a restaurant

Jordan-Clinical Assistant

Jordan loves working at Johnsonlink because it has such a unique and special environment, both for patients and everyone that works here. “It’s such a happy and welcoming place, everyone can feel seen and cared about by the Johnsonlink family!” She loves the connections she can make with every smile that comes through the door and the fun we all create here each day. You can usually find Jordan outside camping or hiking with her family and her dog.

Something she likes to do: Baking

Fun Fact about her: She used to be a competitive ballet dancer

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, what would she be: A veterinarian technician

Catherine-Clinical Assistant

Sam-Sterilization Technician/Invisalign Coordinator

Sam gets great satisfaction out of knowing that everything we use on a daily basis is sterile and clean for all of our patients and staff. She also enjoys working at Johnsonlink Orthodontics with her sister, Darcie! When not at work, Sam loves spending time with her kids and being outdoors if they aren’t doing sports such as volleyball, softball or baseball. When outside they are on adventures chasing waterfalls and new places they have never been. They have a jar with places they would like to travel to and if they have a free weekend they will draw from it and drive to that location.

Something she likes to do: Camping

If she could live anywhere, she would live in: Tennessee

If she couldn’t work in orthodontics, She would do: DIY home decor