Meet your team
Beverly
Registered Dental Assistant
I like watching a patient’s confidence increase as treatment progresses and love seeing those big, beautiful smiles the day we take off their braces!
I hold an A.S. degree, am a dental assistant, and have been with this practice since 2005. Working in our clinic, I assist Dr. Christensen in all aspects of patient care, along with educating and encouraging patients to keep up on their home care. We have a great camaraderie at Christensen Family Orthodontics and will make your orthodontic experience enjoyable!
Family keeps me busy outside of work hours. I have a husband, Brian, and two kids in their twenties, along with our dog, Bandit. I love to hike, spend time at the lake, garden, and attend any activity or event my family is interested in.
Heather
Orthodontic Assistant
My fascination with orthodontics began in 2001 when I was in treatment myself. At your next appointment, feel free to ask me about all the hours I’ve spent in ortho and dental chairs—I have great perspective as a patient and can help calm any nerves you might have!
Outside of seeing patients, I love making appliances like expanders and retainers. It’s the perfect combination of art and science, which I really enjoy.
When I’m not at the office, you’ll probably find me riding dirt bikes, baking, listening to country music, or spending time with my friends and boyfriend.
Christine
Treatment Coordinator
I have over 7 years of experience working in the orthodontic field as a financial coordinator as well as a treatment coordinator.
We all say it, but it is the patients! It is so much fun to see each and every one of you every six weeks or so. Orthodontic field is great because you truly get the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families.
Often you can find my family and I roadtripping. I love going to places we’ve never been before. When the kids are away, you can find my husband and I taking cooking and dance lessons. Oh and speaking of dancing, one of my life goals is participating in a flash mob, so if you’re someone who can make that happen, let me know!
Mercedes
Registered Dental Assistant
I love helping our patients achieve their best smiles and seeing their confidence grow throughout their orthodontic journey!
I assist Dr. Christensen in various aspects of patient care and ensure our patients feel comfortable and well-informed about their treatment. The supportive and friendly environment here makes every day enjoyable and fulfilling.
Outside of work, family is my top priority. I cherish the time spent with my loved ones and am passionate about cooking delicious meals for them. One of my unique hobbies is reading up on conspiracy theories—they always keep my mind engaged! Since joining the practice, I’ve been introduced to many new experiences, like golf, coffee and energy drinks, and sushi—some of which I’ve surprisingly come to enjoy!
Ashley
Front Office Receptionist
I love being the first friendly face patients see when they walk through our doors, making sure their experience starts on a warm and welcoming note.
My responsibilities go beyond a friendly smile as I manage and oversee our schedule, work with referring offices to ensure patient info is seamlessly transferred, and document patient interactions carefully.
Funny enough, Dr. Christensen and I share a few things in common—we both worked at Cold Stone Creamery and went to Bullard High School! Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my husband and two kids, often outdoors. I’m also really into golf, so feel free to ask me about my golf game!
Sara
Registered Dental Assistant
I love putting patients at ease and helping create a comfortable environment for their orthodontic journey.
My training and experience allow me to provide exceptional care during all kinds of procedures. From assisting with brace adjustments to taking X-rays, I’m all about attention to detail to make sure each patient gets personalized, precise care. Oh, and fun fact—I’m a second-generation orthodontic assistant! My mom worked in the field for several years before she retired.
When I’m not in the office, I’m usually spending time with my daughters, Addilyn and Ellie, and my husband, Chase. I enjoy reading, relaxing, and getting outside as much as I can… when the weather allows it, of course!
Alisa
Lab Assistant
My journey with Christensen Family Orthodontics began as a patient of Dr. Christensen when I was a teenager!
Curious about the world of orthodontics, I took the initiative to shadow Dr. C for over 150 hours, which deepened my passion for the field. Now, I’m proud to contribute to the team by working in the lab, fabricating appliances like retainers with care and precision, and assisting with X-rays, photos, and DentalMonitoring.
I’m also honored to be a recipient of the Smittcamp Scholarship at Fresno State, following in Dr. C’s footsteps as a fellow alum. Being a former patient myself, I bring a unique perspective to my work, and I’m excited to help others on their orthodontic journey.
mckyla
Registered Dental Assistant
I’m the newest team member here! However, my journey with the team actually began while I was a student at San Joaquin Valley College, where I had the chance to shadow in this office twice. After graduating the Dental Assisting Program, I worked at a dentist office for over a year, gaining valuable hands-on experience that I bring with me each day.
Since high school, I’ve had a strong interest in working in the medical and dental field, and being an RDA has become a meaningful way for me to make a difference in people’s lives.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and spending time at my new home with my boyfriend and dog. Buying a house was a big milestone, and I’m excited to see what’s next both in my career and beyond!
Lance
Office Manager
So, I’m actually Dr. Christensen’s husband and one of my favorite parts of working here is helping my wife achieve her dreams of having her own practice. She’s wanted to be an orthodontist since she was 8 years old and I get so much enjoyment helping her thrive in her career. I also love helping patients and working with our incredible team!
You’ll find me doing several things behind the scenes at the office, including marketing, IT, building maintenance, payroll, and whatever else the office needs. My background’s actually in the corporate world where I worked at Red Bull and various advertising agencies; however, I love my new line of work.
When I’m not at the practice, I’m spending time with my wife and our two kids. They keep us busy with art projects, bike rides, park visits, and whatever their curious minds are up to. Whenever I have some free time, I enjoy reading and surfing.
About Dr. Christensen
Well, that’s my incredible team you read about above! I’m Dr. Ryann Christensen, a proud Fresno native and the owner of Christensen Family Orthodontics. My journey into orthodontics began when I was just eight years old, after my own ortho treatment transformed my smile and confidence. That experience inspired me to pursue a career in orthodontics and I’m thrilled to help patients of all ages improve their smiles and self-esteem. My goal is to have the same positive impact on my patients’ lives that my orthodontist had on mine! To read more about my story click the button below.