NEXTLEVEL PRACTICE - Key Persons


Amber Keithley

Job Titles:
  • Director of Product Development Wilson, NC
Amber grew up in the Midwest-and the dental profession. Her first job was in her parent's dental lab, making dentures and partials. After a career in massage and bodywork therapy and at a startup working to reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Amber brings her passion for complete body health by reducing inflammatory responses in the body to NextLevel.

Ashley Olson

Results Facilitator| Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Ashley came to NextLevel Practice with experience in social services and the health and wellness industry. She loves providing unconditional compassion and support to our clients and team members to help make a difference in the lives of others. She was born and raised in the Midwest and is a proud graduate of Iowa State University. Ashley first fell in love with the people and culture of Costa Rica when she studied abroad there in college.

Ava Tallman

RDH, Program Advisor | Rochester Hills, MI Ava has had a passion for dentistry her entire life. Recognizing the powerful influence she had as a provider, her work as a dental hygienist was incredibly fulfilling-especially the relationships she built with her patients. She is excited to share her experience and knowledge to a greater audience beyond the clinic so she can help serve the field that she loves. Ava is married to her high school sweetheart and enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Briggs.

Gina Arthur

Job Titles:
  • Client Experience Manager Phoenix, AZ
With 20 years of experience in customer service, sales, and management, Gina provides quality assurance and support to NextLevel Practice clients by continuously monitoring, improving, and delivering on our commitments. She works to embody the love, play, and respect in our team and our approach to helping change lives.

James DeLuca

James is a former business owner with over a decade of leadership experience. He brings a diverse dental operations background from leading teams as an office manager to helping dentists grow a single practice to multiple practices. His passion for personal growth, empowerment, and complete health dentistry made him a natural fit for NextLevel.

Joanna Manzelli

Job Titles:
  • Analytics Manager
CDA, Analytics Manager | New York City With over 15 years of experience in the dental and medical fields as well as business expertise from work in real estate, Joanna brings her business and clinical knowledge to NextLevel Practice. Joanna believes deeply in Complete Health and the link between oral hygiene and systemic disease. Joanna is passionate about music and fighting for the rights of animals and the elderly.

Jody Hillebrand

Job Titles:
  • Program Advisor Scottsdale, AZ
Jody's passion is to serve others and to be a positive light in the world. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband, Marc, and their two dogs. She is a stepmom of three adult children and a grandma to one sweet grandbaby. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, boating and spending time with family and friends.

Justin Le Gendre

Job Titles:
  • Digital Marketing & Events Coordinator New York City
After switching his pursuits from acting to behind the scenes media, Justin started working in journalism and public relations, and joined the NextLevel team as the Marketing and Events Coordinator. He loves art in all forms, from music and paintings to design and photography.

Kelli Lipthrott

St. Augustine, FL Prior to joining NextLevel Practice, Kelli began her career in Dental Hygiene. Over the years, she has expanded her knowledge and skills within most roles of the dental practice, while furthering her education along the way. She eventually pursued her passion for helping dentists and their teams through her roles as a Dental Compliance Consultant, Startup Practice Advisor, and within multi-practice management and training. Kelli has been helping dentists achieve their dreams, restore order and with practice compliance needs, with excitement and compassion for many years. When she is not working, Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and Golden Retrievers, somewhere in the water. She also enjoys reading, boating, working on projects around the house, and enjoying the Florida sunshine.

Kelly Dahmer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer Denver, CO
Kelly understands the importance of building a community of like-minded thinkers. Her work is inspired by the dedication and commitment of our Complete Health Community to use medicine and dentistry to prevent chronic disease. It starts with changing how the public sees our work and the work of our colleagues in the field of dentistry. Kelly loves slipping away to the beach to soak up the sun or spike a volleyball.

Kendall Hussein

Vancouver, BC With more than 18 years of experience in dental administration and management, Kendall is thrilled to be part of a team that empowers the best healthcare providers and teams in the dental industry to live their most fulfilling lives. She is passionate about the Complete Health program and the link between oral hygiene and systemic diseases. Kendall has 3 children and teaches weekly fitness classes in her native Vancouver.

Lynn Sparks

Job Titles:
  • Dental Practice Manager
Lynn Sparks began her career as a dental practice manager over 20 years ago. Lynn devoted her time to helping dentists, and their teams thrive in their practice. Lynn has participated in the startup phase of a dental practice and assisted in modernizing and upgrading existing dental practices. Lynn took an interest in naturopathic medicine and has spent the past five years working in holistic medical offices as a practice manager. Lynn's interests in oral health and natural medicine inspired her to obtain certifications as a hypnotherapist, wellness, and lifestyle coach. Lynn is currently attending Liberty University as a Psychology undergrad with an emphasis on Christian life coaching. Lynn enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, hiking, attending wellness webinars, and watching documentaries.

Michelle Green

Michelle Green has dedicated over 24 years to working in the field of dentistry. She assisted in launching Pacific Northwest Smiles in 2004 and, as practice manager, led the team and practice to the success it is today. Her ultimate goal is to help inspire passionate leaders within the dental practice. She has spent the last 20+ years crafting her own leadership skills and is excited to share them with others in the field. Michelle is here to promote a healthy team environment to ensure the highest level of quality care is delivered to your patients. She is a graduate of the Seattle Coach Training and Development program and has obtained her Associate Certified Coach certification through the International Federation of Coaching (ICF). In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband and two sons as much as possible. She also enjoys the outdoors, reading, attending classes and seminars for her own overall health, while continuing to passionately pursue her own personal growth and development.

Micky Chorny

New York, NY Micky began her coaching journey in transformative education, where she found her calling as a professional coach. She was attracted to NextLevel Practice because of their transformative approach to business and dentistry, and is thrilled to help dentists live their most fulfilling lives with thriving teams and businesses. Micky studied musical theatre in college-you should hear her on karaoke night!

Ryan Palevsky

Job Titles:
  • Brand Manager New York City
A born and bred New Yorker, Ryan began his career working in television production for networks such as A&E, History Channel and Lifetime. He later parlayed his passion for production and promotion into the digital marketing arena. Ryan is inspired by making a difference in healthcare through Complete Health and he is proud to be a member of the NextLevel team. Although an avid New York Jets fan, he still manages to enjoy watching football with his wife Stefanie, his son Mason and his dog Willie.

Silja Marini

Job Titles:
  • Executive Liaison El Paso, TX
Silja is a firm believer in finding and maintaining balance in all aspects of life. As a daughter of an entrepreneur, she understands the challenges our practitioners face in attempting to balance the conflicting goals of growing a business and finding time for a happy and fulfilling family life. She is committed to our company's purpose of improving lives and hopes to empower practitioners and their teams to take control of their destiny and embrace change. Silja loves art in all its forms - she paints, enjoys photography and is always looking to discover new artists and inspiring music to brighten her day.