AARON HENRY - Key Persons


Cheryl White

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Assistant
Cheryl has been local to the Muswellbrook community for more then 28 years. She joined our team in 2019 for a career change coming from a retail background in jewellery. Cheryl is responsible for the pretesting room and helps prepare patients to see the optometrist - taking measurements, scans, and clinical images using our latest technology machines. Out of work she enjoys spending time with her family & fur babies and is dreaming of her next holiday destination.

Chloe Boyle

Job Titles:
  • Optical Assistant
Since joining the Aaron Henry Optometry team in 2015, Chloe has become an integral part of the practice with her optical knowledge in frames and prescription lenses. Coming from a background in hospitality, Chloe is also well-known for her excellent customer service skills and making every patient feel welcome at our practice. Chloe loves guiding people in making their eyewear decisions, and her keen interest in fashion and staying on top of trends saw her taking on the additional role of managing our glasses stock.

Laura Partyka

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Optical Dispenser
Laura is our newest member of the team and to the local area. Laura works the phones & "front of house", which is a perfect match for her bubbly personality and contagious smile! Laura will happily greet you on arrival, or help you make an appointment. She is also working her way up to becoming an Optical Dispenser with completing the Cert IV with the other girls. Laura is the mother to 3 beautiful girls and dedicates her time outside of work to taking them on adventures.

Lauren O'Kane

Job Titles:
  • Optometrist
Graduating from Deakin University in Victoria, Lauren is among the new generation of optometrists having completed a Bachelor and a Masters degree. Lauren is also therapeutically qualified, enabling her to practice primary care optometry and look after her patients' eye care needs. Lauren has a keen interest in all aspects of optometry and, having been a member of the Aaron Henry team since 2016, enjoys getting to know our patients. Born and bred in Newcastle, Lauren has settled into the Upper Hunter lifestyle with ease.

Samara Slater

Job Titles:
  • Optical Assistant
Samara joined the practice as a receptionist in 2016 and has quickly became a highly valued member of our team. Samara now enjoys helping people through the journey of choosing the best frames and lenses to make you feel your absolute best! Samara loves a challenge and is always down for a difficult frame repair. She is in charge of the Social Media responsibilities for our business and loves to create fun and informative content for our followers. Samara loves to spend her free time with her partner and fur-baby "Bernie" as they prepare to welcome a new little addition to the family!

Sharnah Fields

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Optical Dispenser
Originally from Batemans Bay on the south coast, Sharnah started her journey here at Aaron Henry Optometry in 2019. She comes from a Pharmacy background, having worked in the industry for 8 years. You will find Sharnah in all areas of our practice: from our front desk greeting you on arrival, helping you make an appointment to ordering of glasses and contact lenses, and helping people choose a frame that's a perfect match for the face! She is currently completing her Cert IV in Optical Dispending and is always eager to try new things!

Stacy Snewin

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Optical Dispenser
Stacy has lived in Muswellbrook for 10 years and brings with her 20+ years of customer service experience. She too is undertaking the certificate IV in optical dispensing to help our patients through the journey of choosing the right frame and lenses. Outside of work Stacy is involved with the Muswellbrook Junior Rams club and spends her weekends volunteering and spending time with her 3 boys.