Meet the Team

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.


 

Shelly N.

Shelley N.

Treatment Coordinator/Office Manager

Shelley has been with the practice for about 35 years. Through years of experience, she is familiar with all aspects of orthodontic treatment. Shelley assists Dr. Bellamy with the new patient experience, explaining treatment diagnosis and fees, and works closely with all team members to make sure we provide our patients with care that exceeds expectations. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to see the dramatic impact a beautiful smile can have on a patient’s self-confidence and self-esteem.

Shelley is happily married and the mother of two grown boys and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, walking her dogs, and traveling with her husband.

 

Laura

Laura

Financial Coordinator

Laura has been with the practice for 20 years. In addition to her financial role, she is a new patient coordinator, scheduling coordinator, and an orthodontic assistant. Laura’s favorite aspect of orthodontics is working with families and being able to provide payment arrangements that work within their budget so everyone can afford a beautiful smile. She loves the comradery of our office and rarely goes a day without a smile or a laugh!

In her spare time, she enjoys painting.

 

Randi

Randi

Scheduling Coordinator

Randi’s smile is one of the first things our patients see when they come into the office. She works with families regarding appointment scheduling and maintains all aspects of the front office. Her 30 years of experience include working in oral surgery, dentistry, and general medical offices. Since 2012, Randi has been happy to help our patients reach their smile goals. She enjoys working with all the families to ensure they have a great experience in our office.

Randi is married with two grown children and a dog named Lily. Her hobbies include boot camp, camping, and hiking.

 

Sara

Sara

Clinical Coordinator

Sara has been with Bellamy Orthodontics since 2011 and has more than 23 years of experience in the dental field. She has a lot of fun in the office, but takes her clinical assisting duties very seriously. Sara enjoys connecting with patients on a personal level and making them feel comfortable while their smiles are changing. She is a wonderful support to the rest of our team.

At home, Sara is welcomed by her husband, children, and two crazy dogs. She loves to run and hike, watch her kids play sports, and ride motorcycles with her husband.

 

Ann-Louise

Ann-Louise

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Ann-Louise has been with the practice since 2003 and has about 25 years of experience in orthodontics. She takes the majority of the diagnostic records that are required at the initial consultation. Ann-Louise takes pride in making the new patient experience truly exceptional, especially when it comes to creating in-office contests! She loves seeing our patients’ transformations and watching their self-confidence shine!

She is a firm believer in having a positive mindset and is enthusiastic about food and wellness.

 

Sherri

Sherri

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Sherri has been with the practice since 2002. She has a very warm and friendly personality, and always comes to work with a smile. Sherri can make anyone laugh, and the minute patients meet her, they understand why she is such an important part of our team. Her favorite aspect of orthodontic assisting is seeing the smile transformations that happen on a daily basis.

Sherri is married with two grown sons and two cats. She loves photography, arts and crafts, camping, and exploring the world through travel and road trips.

 

Richelle

Richelle

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Richelle has an exceptional amount of experience, not only in orthodontics, but also in implants, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. She joined our team in 2009 and has worked in the dental field for 30 years. Richelle considers our team and patients to be extended members of her family. She loves being a part of our patients’ smile and confidence transformations.

Richelle moved to Nanaimo in 1994 from North Vancouver. She has a full house! Her zoo consists of her husband, mother, four children (two of which are now adults), three pugs, one Pomeranian, an African grey parrot named Opus, and a Senegal parrot named Coco.

 

Shelly H.

Shelley H.

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Shelley has worked in dentistry and orthodontics for more than 30 years, and has been with Bellamy Orthodontics since 2014. As a clinical assistant, she spends her days placing braces and making retainers, but most importantly, meeting new people and helping them improve their smiles. Shelley is a lot of fun and loves to laugh!

Shelley and her husband Brad have two grown daughters, Sydney and Sarah, as well as a Boston terrier named Molly. A certified fitness instructor, Shelley teaches spin classes and enjoys cycling, hiking, and the outdoors.

 

Jami

Jami

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

One of the newest members of our team, Jami joined us with a big smile in 2018. She loves hanging out with our patients, getting to know them, and seeing the amazing changes their smiles go through from start to finish.

Jami and her husband Rory were married in 2017. The newest member of their family is a puppy named Hank. Jami’s hobbies include playing basketball, going to the gym, and walking her little man “Hankerdoodle.” Jami is an avid basketball player and coach. She played basketball at VIU, went to nationals in Nova Scotia, and came fifth in Canada!

 

Apple

Apple

Lab Technician

Apple joined our practice in 2014. She takes care of many of our patients’ models and creates retainers to keep patients’ smiles looking their best. Apple is very easy to work with, and patients love her relaxed personality.

At home, Apple spends time with her puppy, Lulu.