Liz
Office Manager/Lead Assistant
Liz has worked at YSD since 1994. “I enjoy serving our patients who are not only friends but family. My husband Jeff and I have lived locally in Wayland. In my spare time, I like to read and be outside with my amazing dog Tzar. I have a passion for dentistry with emphasis on educating our patients. I love to serve and share a little joy with a big smile.”
Talk to Liz about what excites her about Dentistry!
Michelle
Hygienist
Michelle graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in both Allied Health Science and Psychology. She then pursued her Dental Hygiene degree at KelloggCommunity College. She is excited to be providing a service to the local Gun Lake community members. When Michelle is not in the office she enjoys being out on Gun Lake, playing pickle ball, and hiking the Yankee Springs trails with her dogs.
Ask Michelle about boating on the lake!
Trish
Hygienist
Trish studied Dental Hygiene at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and the University of Michigan. Trish was raised in the Gun Lake area and enjoys serving local community members.
Out of the office, Trish enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs!
Fella
Registered Dental Assistant
Fella graduated from Wayland High School in 2007 and later graduated from Grand Rapids Community College as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2018. Fella has two kids; Aydrian and Quinn with another one on the way in 2023! Fella loves to travel with her husband, Tim, who she married in Hawaii in 2021. During the summer Fella loves spending her time with family out on Barlow Lake.
Ask Fella about her dog Carl!
Kayla
Registered Dental Assistant
Kayla graduated from Middleville High School in 2008. She went on to get her license as a Registered Dental Assistant at Grand Rapids Community College. Being from the area, Kayla is excited to be a part of the team at Yankee Springs Dental so that she can help serve the local community. When Kayla is not in the office, she enjoys spending time outside and traveling with her husband and their 2 boys.
Ask Kayla about hunting in Michigan!
Rhea
Insurance Coordinator
Rhea graduated from Pennfield High School in 2009. Rhea has always been drawn to the medical field as she has been working both clinical and reception for over 13 years. Rhea's Goal is to become chairside as a Dental Assistant. When Rhea is not working, she enjoys spending time with her twins as well as her three bonus kids. Rhea and her boyfriend love to travel and explore new things, watch football (GO PACK GO)!!!
Ask Rhea about how she keeps up with her twin kiddos!
Karla
Patient Coordinator
Meet our patient coordinator Karla! “I enjoy working as patient coordinator, meeting new people, and getting to know them as family. I love watching people enjoy our relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Outside of work, I love to travel and spend time with my husband, daughters, and grandchildren at the lake!"
Chat with Karla about traveling around the Mitten state!
Meech
Dental Assistant
Meech resides in Shelbyville on a cattle farm with her husband Joel, two daughters and son. She joinedYankee Springs Dental in the Fall of 2023; she has worked in general and orthodontic dentistry for 10years. She is excited to be part of the team! When she is not working at the office or working on thefarm she loves camping with family and friends.
Ask her about the farm!
