Vision Therapy Staff

Since 1982 Highline Center for Vision Performance has been positively impacting lives through vision therapy. We have helped thousands of children and adults overcome visual deficiencies, as well as boost academic, career and athletic performance.

Our Vision Therapy programs are led by a team of highly trained specialists. They have extensive experience working with patients who have developmental and acquired vision conditions. Each vision therapist works closely with one of our optometrists who oversees the program and progress of the patient. 

This same care and expertise is also available to athletes who wish to enhance their sports performance and professionals who want to excel in the workplace. Visual skills can be trained and improved to allow an athlete or business person to take in more information and process it faster to make quicker decisions.

In order to constantly improve our vision therapy program our doctors and therapists have frequent study group meetings where we investigate new research and technology, explore and develop new therapy techniques, Under and collaborate on individual cases. In addition, we put high value on continuous learning by attending annual continuing education courses outside our office.

Our Vision Therapy Staff

Denise

Bachelor of Science, Certified Optometric Vision Therapist
Director of Vision Therapy, Operations Manager

Denise joined Highline in August of 1985 shortly after moving from Southern California to Colorado. Her background in teaching made her a great fit for the practice’s expanding Vision Therapy program. From the beginning she enjoyed connecting with patients, their families, and staff members. She also enjoyed the opportunity to become a lifelong learner.  As she soon discovered, there is always more to know or a new way to put your knowledge to work. She partnered with other staff members to develop the current Vision and Learning Screening that Highline provides to countless individuals. Her organizational expertise has been instrumental in the development of the extensive Home Therapy Program that complements Highline’s in-office vision therapy.

“I find the most rewarding part of my position at Highline Center for Vision Performance comes from those moments when I know I am giving a patient or a family hope that they have not found elsewhere.  This includes explaining the process, testing, consulting, and answering countless questions.  I want to be sure every Vision Therapy patient has all the necessary tools to be successful!”

In her free time Denise enjoys spending time with her large extended family that includes 9 grandchildren.  She also loves to garden, quilt, and try new recipes.  She enjoys spending time outdoors exploring our beautiful state of Colorado!

Nancy

Bachelor of Arts, Certified Optometric Vision Therapist
Educator, Vision Therapist

Nancy’s career as a member of the Highline Team has spanned over 40 years. As a Title One reading teacher she became aware of the importance of good visual skills. She was led to behavioral optometry when her son was struggling with reading for no apparent reason. Little did she know that passing a vision screening in school or at the pediatrician had nothing to do with the skills necessary for reading. After completing his course of vision therapy, she was amazed at what a stellar reader he had become! The entire experience was life-altering by relieving stress for him and his family.

“Vision therapy changed my career path and has given me a life of purpose and incredible joy. I am an educator teaching parents and students how visual skills and learning are totally connected. To see the transformations of the patients as they develop new confidence and reach their potential has given me my life’s mission beyond my imagination. A day at Highline fills my heart and soul. I will be forever grateful for the gift of knowledge the doctors have given me to impact the lives of our patients.”

Outside of Highline, Nancy enjoys travel with her husband of over 50 years and daily walks with their pup, Mc Duff. She feels truly blessed to have her children and grandchildren living in the area.

Heidi

Associate of Applied Science
Vision Therapist

Heidi’s journey with vision therapy at Highline started when she was 8 years old, struggling to read and complete homework. She experienced firsthand the impact vision therapy can have on a person’s life. When considering what she wanted to do for a career, vision therapy came to mind because Heidi has a passion for working with kids and she wanted to be in the medical field. After joining the Highline team in September 2022, she quickly learned that vision therapy was a perfect fit for her.  She loves helping kids succeed in school and build their confidence! She also loves getting to know her patients on a personal level and making vision therapy apply to their life goals.

“Vision therapy made such an impact on my life, and I love getting to come to work and sharing that with my patients every day!”

In her spare time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working with the kids at her church, and playing guitar, piano, and singing.

Tracy

Bachelor of Science
Patient Care Coordinator

Tracy is a patient care coordinator for Highline Center for Vision Performance and also supports the staff of Highline Vision Center.  She joined the Highline team in 2017.  Tracy is a military veteran having served 4 years in the U.S. Navy and 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before coming to Highline, she spent many years working in a memory care facility assisting our aging generation. Tracy holds a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration.

“It is especially rewarding to be a part of a team that is passionate about creating positive change in the lives of so many individuals.”

Tracy likes walking her 5 dogs whenever she has free time.  It is extra special when one of her daughters joins her. She also enjoys jogging or doing yoga in the morning before the craziness of the day begins. For Tracy, a great Saturday night is one spent at the Pepsi Center watching her Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team!