Our team

  • Dr. Ian J. Henderson

    Dr. Henderson is a native “Townie” born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He has been providing Optometric care to Newfoundlanders since the summer of 1989 after completing his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo. Early 1990, he opened his independent optometric practice in Churchill Square. His practice has been built on compassionate care and word of mouth.

  • Dr. Amy Oldford

    Dr. Oldford is a native Newfoundlander who was raised in Grand Falls –Windsor. She completed her undergrad degree at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick before embarking on her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Waterloo which she completed in 2007. Dr. Oldford enjoys all aspects of family Optometry and has a significant paediatric following.

  • Dr. Rhonda Witte

    Dr. Witte (pronounced “wit-ee”) is a native of Kamloops, BC who married a Newfoundlander, the rest is history. Dr. Witte graduated with her Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2004 from the University of Waterloo. Prior to Optometry School she completed a Bachelor of Science degree through UBC and a Masters degree at the University of Alberta. She has been working part-time in our clinic since 2012.




Our Staff

The Best an Optometrist could ask for.

  • Janice

    Optometric Assistant

    Janice grew up in Melrose, Trinity Bay, NL. She started working in our clinic in 1998 after completing the Office Administration program at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s. She subsequently completed the Optometric Assistance Course through the Canadian Association of Optometrists and gained her accreditation as a Certified Canadian Optometric Assistant (CCOA).

  • Cindy

    Optometric Assistant

    Cindy is originally from St. Alban’s, and joined our Practice in 2019. She is a Certified Canadian Optometric Assistant, and can often be found in the dispensary helping people find the right frame!

  • Mary

    Reception/Appointment Booking/Billing

    Mary, a proud native of St. Shott’s, NL, is our front desk expert. She joined our clinic in 2009 after raising two girls. Mary has completed the first module of the Canadian Association of Optometrists Optometric assistant’s course.

  • Judy

    Appointment Booking/Billing & Administrative Assistant

    Judy has been involved in our clinic for many years. She has been regularly visible since we moved to Elizabeth Ave in 2012.

  • Tracy

    Optometric Assistant

    Tracy, a native of New Brunswick is our pretest expert. She joined our clinic in 2017. Tracy completed the Optometric Assistance Course through the Canadian Association of Optometrists and is an Accredited Certified Canadian Optometric Assistant (CCOA).

  • Kassidy

    Reception/Appointment Booking/Billing

    Kassidy, joined our clinic in 2019, after completing the Medical Office Administration program at the College of the North Atlantic. She is originally from Bay de Verde, NL.

  • Courtney

    Licensed Optician

    Courtney is originally from Barrie, Ontario and joined our practice in 2020. She is a licensed Optician and we are thrilled to have her expertise at our clinic.