Dr. Koontz was raised in Enumclaw, Washington. After graduating from Enumclaw High School in 2004, Dr. Koontz attended Brigham Young University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience. He then attended dental school at the University of Washington, graduating with a doctorate of dental surgery. Upon finishing dental school, Dr. Koontz was excited to return to work in Enumclaw and has been here ever since.
Dr. Koontz enjoys motorbiking, snowmobiling, mountaineering and pretty much any outdoor activity. You can find Dr. Koontz hiking Mt. Peak early in the morning or climbing Mt. Rainier. Dr. Koontz lives in Enumclaw with his wife, Nicole, and their son on a small farm.
I graduated from Pierce College, in Lakewood, with my Bachelors of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. I recently got married to my husband, Nazar. Our favorite thing to do together is to go camping (more like glamping… haha)and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Yes, even dental hygienists drink coffee!
I am very passionate about dental hygiene and love building relationships with all of my patients. I truly enjoy getting to know each and every one of you and treating you the way I do my own family. I love educating about oral health and how it correlates to overall health. My dental hygiene goal is to make sure that you are comfortable being in my chair and that you feel confident in knowing how to maintain a healthy smile at home and anywhere you go. I’m so excited to work with each and every one of you!
Nicole started her dentistry career in 1995 as a dental assistant. She then became a stay at home mom until returning to college in 2003. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with her BS in Dental Hygiene in 2008 and has been working as a hygienist since. Following in her parents’ footsteps (who were both teachers), she is very passionate about providing education and sharing her knowledge about dental health. Nicole was born and raised in Enumclaw. She married her high school sweetheart and has two daughters. She loves to travel, travel, and more travel! Nicole also enjoys cooking and being with her family.
Alisha has been in the dental field for 17 years and is passionate about patient care. She loves getting to know her patients and helping them feel comfortable. Alisha recently moved to Enumclaw with her husband, two children, and dog. In her spare time, she enjoys renovating their family home, weightlifting, and being with her family.
Avery was born and raised in Enumclaw and graduated from Pima Medical Institute for dental assisting in 2021. Her favorite thing about being a dental assistant is meeting new people and helping them restore their smile. Avery hopes to continue her training and education to become an EFDA (Expanded Functional Dental Auxiliary). When not at the dental office, she loves to ride her three-wheeler with her boyfriend through Greenwater, Naches, and Ellensburg and playing with her two dogs.
Liah was born and raised in beautiful Enumclaw. She graduated from both Enumclaw High School and the Dental Assisting program with Pima Medical Institute in May 2023. Liah loves being an assistant and looks forward to meeting new patients and having fun conversations. She is close with her family and is lucky to have family dinner together most nights. Liah also enjoys working with her animals (ask her about her two cows!).
Celia has been in the dental field since 2018 when she graduated from Pima Institute as a dental assistant. In her current role as treatment coordinator, she has found a passion for helping patients understand their treatment needs and options. Celia moved to Enumclaw in 2021. She grew up in California and is still an Oakland A's fan! Outside of work, she enjoys watching her son play sports, especially soccer.
Shawna first worked in dentistry for 8 years managing various front office tasks and dental assisting. She then took 9 years off to stay at home with her 3 children while running a wood sign making business. Shawna and her family moved to Enumclaw in 2017. She enjoys spending her free time walking her dog or working on projects in her home.