Doctors














Dr. Michelle Elliott

Dr. Elliott graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, as well as, her Doctor of Optometry degree. She received several awards while at the University of Waterloo including the Corning Low Vision Award, The Canadian Contact Lens Society Prize and two scholarships for summer research.

Dr. Elliott has worked for 4 years at the Centre for Contact Lens Research in Waterloo conducting research primarily in the area of dry eye. She has published many research papers and has been an associate editor of Practical Optometry (research journal).

Currently Dr. Elliott is the chairperson of the Motor Vehicle taskforce for the B.C. Association of Optometrists. In this role Dr. Elliott is a member of the Driver's Fitness Advisory Committee. This Committee give advice to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles about health conditions affecting the ability to drive.

Dr. Elliott is also an active member of the White Rock Rotary Club which is a service club involved in both local and international charities.

Dr. Elliott is the primary Optometrist at Spectrum Optometry since she took over ownership the clinic in 2002.

Dr. Stephanie Gautier

Dr. Stephanie Gautier was born and raised in Kelowna, B.C. She completed her BSc in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of British Columbia. During this time, she worked at the BC Cancer Agency conducting research and publishing several articles. Dr. Gautier recently completed her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo receiving the College of Optometrists of Ontario General Proficiency Medal, the Abbot Medical Optics General Proficiency Award, and the Award in Ocular Physiology.

Dr. Gautier recently volunteered in northern Chile as an optometrist with the Lions Club International. She hopes to continue on in helping with third world eye care. Dr. Gautier joined as an associate with Spectrum Optometry in June 2009. She enjoys running, snowboarding and volunteering within the community

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