Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they do and they care personally about getting the best results for our patients.
Our receptionists will try to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointments that suit your needs.
Amanda Tucker has been an Optometric Assistant since 2011, when she completed the two year dispensing optician program at Douglas College. Her decision to pursue the field of eye care came from a family member who also works in Optical. Amanda has worked alongside Dr. Kalicinsky since Brookswood Optometry’s opening day. In her spare time, she coaches and participates in fencing with her husband, at their club in Coquitlam. She loves hanging out with her dog (Clive), and collecting vinyl.
Kyle is an optometric assistant at Brookswood Optometry. He moved to Langley from Lethbridge, Alberta in September 2015. Kyle studied Optical Sciences in Calgary. He enjoys connecting with the wonderful patients of Brookswood Optometry. Kyle also has a degree in Pastoral Theology. In his spare time he works as a Pastor at a local church. Kyle loves living in the beautiful lower mainland, and does his best to make time to explore the nearby mountains. He enjoys rock-climbing, reading, hiking, skiing, paddleboarding and playing board games.
Sam has been working as a technician in optometry and ophthalmology for over 5 years. Having lived half of their life in Saskatoon, SK, they are consistently thrilled by the different cultures here in the Vancouver area. They found a passion in overcoming language barriers with patients and now study Linguistics and Communication. In their spare time they enjoy exploring, trying new foods, and playing games of all kinds.
Sukhy studied as a Dispensing Optician at Douglas College in Coquitlam BC and took the two year course for Dispensing Eyewear and Contact lenses. Sukhy is passionate about helping patients select eyewear that bests suits their personal needs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, going out to new restaurants and exploring new places. Sukhy speaks Punjabi and understands Hindi.
Having a passion for helping others and an interest in the world of optical healthcare, Kelian is currently working part-time at Brookswood Optometry while completing her studies at Douglas College in order to obtain her diploma in opticianry and contact lens fitting. Upon graduation, Kelian will be registered as a Licensed Optician and Contact Lens Fitter. When she is not working or studying, Kelian enjoys going to the gym, painting, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Lena was born in Edmonton, Alberta but moved to the beautiful province of British Columbia at a young age with her family. She has been in the optical industry for more than 8 years and has a vast knowledge about frames and lenses. With her bubbly and down to earth personality it makes her a very easy person to talk too. When she is not at work, you can find Lena either trying new restaurants, modifying her car, riding her motorcycle, going on adventures with her fur baby, and hanging out with her friends and family.