The Walkow Team...Where Smiles Rule


Representing many years of experience in the orthodontic field, our dedicated team has contributed to the success of our practice. We are genuinely committed to quality care, putting the patient first. Personable and caring, our team works in a fun, state of the art environment. We strive to make our patients comfortable and relaxed, making the journey to a perfect smile, enjoyable.


Nancy Sandford, New Patient Coordinator

Nancy has been with our practice as a New Patient Coordinator for over 6 years. She has worn braces as an adult and adolescent. Previously, she owned a business placing flight attendants for private corporate jet owners. She enjoys football, soccer, skiing, reading, train rides, travel, and rock and roll music. Nancy's biggest accomplishment is raising two wonderful children.

Renee Gerry, Scheduling Coordinator

Renee has over 14 years of orthodontic experience and has worn braces twice in her life. She brings a wealth of orthodontic knowledge to our practice, and is our second New Patient Coordinator. Renee enjoys snow skiing, Italian food, walking daily, and oldie music. Her favorite moments were the births of her children and grandchildren.

Ronni Stiles, Scheduling Coordinator

Ronni has been part of our team for over 3 years, and came to us with many years of experience in the orthodontic and medical fields. She has experienced wearing braces. Ronni enjoys decorating, collecting books, soft rock, and old movies. Her favorite moment was becoming a Grandma and she is most proud of her children and grandchildren.

Jenny Rhodes, Financial & Insurance Coordinator

Jenny is a CPC and has more than 15 years experience in AP and AR. She has experience wearing braces. As a ballet dancer, Jenny previously owned and operated a preschool dance company. Jenny is very creative with crafts, and enjoys camping, dancing and music. Her favorite moments were the births of her two daughters.

Gracie Guizar, RDA

Grace has worked as an RDA for over 12 years, and has experience wearing braces, herself. She is skilled in clinical coordination and managing patient appointments. Gracie enjoys baseball, football, working out, reading and all types of music.

Lynn Chen, RDA

Lynn has over 10 years of orthodontic experience. She is an extremely skilled RDA and an asset to our practice. Lynn enjoys roller skating, fishing, BBQs, romantic love songs, and playing with her sons. She has worn braces, and says having braces is fun!

Mandy Carsten, Patient Records Coordinator

Mandy is our imaging technician overseeing all patient records. She also works as a chairside assistant. She enjoys all types of music and romantic comedies. She plays soccer and tennis and follows the Angels baseball. Her favorite color is pink and she loves to shop. Mandy's greatest accomplishment was completing dental assistant training with a 4.0 average.

Julie Siegrist, RDA

Julie has worked in the orthodontic field for 17 years and is well-versed in all areas of patient care. She lives in Huntington Beach with her husband and three sons. Julie enjoys cooking, camping, and riding her quad.

John Dorsey, Lab Technician

John has been creating orthodontic appliances for over 12 years . He came to us from Chicago to enjoy the year round great weather. John enjoys music, going to the gym, running, tennis, and traveling.

Shayne Barela, RDA

has worked in our practice for over eight years as both a clinic coordinator and assistant scheduling coordinator. Shayne enjoys music, exercising, the outdoors, and spending time with her son.