Meet Our Staff

Dr. Rachel

Dr. Rachel was born in Pella and graduated from Pella Community High School in 2004. After attending Iowa State University, she received her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2012. Upon graduating, she began practicing in Madison, WI before moving back to practice in her hometown, where she resides with her husband, Dustin, and their three children. Throughout her clinical rotations, she received honors for excellence in patient care and she continues to strive to help every patient achieve their best vision and eye health. Her professional interests include ocular disease and dry eye management. She is a member of the Iowa Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Outside of the office, you can find her cheering at youth sporting events, being outdoors, or traveling whenever possible.

Kelsi

My name is Kelsi Chambers. I have lived in Knoxville my entire life. I am a 1994 graduate of Knoxville High School and have an associates degree from DMACC in Fashion Merchandising. I began working at Eye Health Solutions in August of 2000.

I have been certified by the American Board of Opticianry since 2002. In 2010, I received my Paraoptometric certification. I enjoy helping patients select new eye wear and the best lenses for their lifestyle. I am married to Todd and we have one daughter, Harper. I love to travel especially to Disney and the Florida Gulf Coast. 

Deanna

My name is Deanna Arkema. I am a 1999 graduate of Central College with a degree in Elementary Education. I have been a board member of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center since 2012 and currently serving as President. In my free time I enjoy reading, singing, traveling and spending time with my husband, Joel, and our children Liam and Elly.

I have been working as part of the optical staff and as an optometric technician at Eye Health Solutions since 2004. I have been certified by the American Board of Opticianry since 2008 and received my Paraoptometric certification in 2014. I truly enjoy all aspects of my job, especially assisting our patients with their eye wear needs.

Lydia

My name is Lydia Anderson. I am a 2010 graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I began working at Eye Health Solutions in 2011 as part of the front desk team and an eye health technician. In 2014, I received my Paraoptometric certification.  In my free time I enjoy doing outdoor activites such as hunting and fishing with my husband, Reggie, and spending time with our family and friends. Reggie and I have two sons, Barrett and Hoyt.

Matt

My name is Matt Harvey. I am a 2003 graduate of Knoxville High School and a 2007 graduate of Central College with a degree in Sociology. In my free time I enjoy attending church functions, watching movies and cheering for the Hawkeyes! GO HAWKS!!! I began working at Eye Health Solutions in 2011 as a technician and in the optical area.

Cierra

My name is Cierra Carter. I graduated from Knoxville High School in 2014. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, gardening, reading, being outdoors and spoiling my nephews. I look forward to meeting and assisting all of our patients at Eye Health Solutions.