Our Team
A director at Langford Callard Optometrists and the transition to Tauranga Eyecare, Mike enjoys the long-term care of patients that independent optometry enables. With a post-graduate Diploma in Ocular Therapeutics, and interests in specialty contact lens fitting, dry eye, myopia management and sports vision solutions. Passionate about all sport, he will be found crushing tennis balls,trail running,ripping MTB tracks and sea kayaking.
Celia graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Optometry with Ocular Therapeutics. Initially working in Australia she returned to the Bay becoming a director at Langford Callard in 2013 and the transition to Tauranga Eyecare in 2017. Celia enjoys problem solving and also the fashion side of optometry. She’s keen on water sports and is very happy to be back in the sunny BOP.
Nikki joined the Tauranga Eyecare team in 2024 ,bringing 10 years as a therapeutic optometrist in the United States. She has a specialty in ocular disease management and believes that healthy eyes are the foundation to great vision. She is dedicated to ensuring every patient receives exceptional care. Outside of work,she enjoys relaxing at the beach and exploring the outdoors with her family.
Kimberley joined the Tauranga Eyecare team in 2021 having worked in corporate optometry for 10 years. Kimberley is a qualified and registered Dispensing Optician and graduated in 2015. She was appointed Practice Manager in 2023. She is passionate about all things optometry from gaining clinical knowledge to dispensing the latest lens and frame innovations.
Joining us in 2020 from corporate optometry with practice administration responsibility, Andy is enjoying the long term patient relationships and clinical emphasis in independent optometry. She has strong skills in customer service, frame styling and contact lenses. She works in both practices. Away from work she enjoys motorsport drifting.
Elijah joined the team in 2023.You will find him on the front desk at both practices. He is enjoying the technical aspects of optometry and is involved in lens quality control. In mid 2024 Elijah has started the 3 year Dispensing Opticians course involving practical and theory aspects of all things dispensing of spectacles. Away from optometry he enjoys playing the piano and socialising with mates.
Jessica came to Tauranga Eyecare in May 2023. From a long term hospitality background she is enjoying building relationships with patients at both practices. She has responsibilty for our contact lens trial banks and solutions. You will find her at reception at both practices with a ready smile. Jessica especially enjoys advising patients on a new frame choice with colour. Outside of work she enjoys the great outdoors,culinary experiments and spending time with her two pets.
Jaimie is a qualified and registered Dispensing Optician. She started in corporate optometry in 2019, graduating in 2023 and joined Tauranga Eyecare in 2025. Jamie works in our town and Omokoroa practices. She is passionate about the problem-solving aspect of optics and takes pride in the precision and quality of every pair of spectacles. She is enjoying developing her knowledge in independent optometry.
Charlotte joined our practice in 2025 from a fitness and wellness background. She works on reception in both our Tauranga and Omokoroa branches. Charlotte is enjoying learning all of the finer things optics brings. Outside of work Charlotte is exploring Tauranga having relocated from the Manawatu .
