NEW HORIZONS VISION THERAPY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Office Manager
- Patient Care Coordinator
Ashley graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW-Green Bay. Having worked in an optometry clinic throughout college and for a few years post-graduation, entering the vision therapy world was an easy decision. Why Ashley loves working at New Horizons… "I've always enjoyed being behind the scenes and making everything run smoothly throughout the office, but I also love being able to meet our patients and family members and ensure their vision therapy program goes as efficiently as possible."
Ashley spends her free time with her husband and son and enjoys reading and practicing yoga.
Job Titles:
- COTA, COVT, Vision Therapist
- Vision Therapist
Beth joins New Horizons with an expansive background as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist. She has worked with individuals of all ages and varying developmental delays throughout her career.
Beth learned about vision therapy after her youngest son was diagnosed with a developmental delay and recommended into public schooling for assistance. She made the life changing decision to have him evaluated by a Developmental Optometrist. After completing a 6 month vision therapy program, her son went from being an easily frustrated child to a very happy and thriving student. He now has a degree in Management of Computer Systems and works as a Software Engineer.
After having both of her children complete individual vision therapy programs Beth decided to begin working as a Vision Therapist and received her certification in 2002. Beth was very excited to become a part of the New Horizons team where she works at both the Waunakee and Waukesha locations. "I just love working with people of all ages and it's the best feeling in the world helping them achieve their highest potential… There is nothing better than someone saying to me that reading and school are so much easier. That is so cool!"
Beth enjoys spending quality time with her husband Greg, their two sons, and Eleanor and Samantha, their two little granddaughters.
After graduating from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Communication and minor in Psychology, Brianna built her experience by working as a full-time nanny for over five years. She enjoyed her time with the families she worked with and acquired many different techniques for working with children. Brianna wanted to continue working with children in an environment where she was actively making a difference in their life.
Having dealt with her own learning and attention hurdles as a child, Brianna has a niche for finding creative ways to accommodate vision therapy activities for her patients.
Brianna enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She takes advantage of the Wisconsin seasons by boating, going to concerts, and skiing. You will find Brianna showing her support for the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers on game days!
Before entering optometry school, Dr. Valerie Frazer received her BA in human physiology from Southern Illinois University with additional studies in the areas of psychology and literature. After graduating from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Frazer moved to Wisconsin to complete a yearlong residency with a concentration in vision therapy and vision development. Two years later, she achieved her board certification from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in these same areas.
The COVD Fellow Certification process serves to identify doctors of optometry who are prepared to offer state-of-the-art clinical services in behavioral and developmental vision care, vision therapy and vision rehabilitation. Dr. Frazer joins an elite group of Wisconsin Fellows. There are only eight Fellows in the state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Frazer collaborates with optometrists, teachers, occupational therapists and other professionals who treat patients with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit disorder. During her residency, she developed a special interest in working with patients who have functional vision difficulties following a stroke or brain injury. She frequently is invited to speak to these various professionals about visual skills and the role vision therapy can play in the developmental and rehabilitation process.
Dr. Frazer served for two years as an adjunct faculty member for Illinois College of Optometry. She currently is the treasurer of the Great Lakes Optometric Congress and the Vision Leads Foundation. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Optometric Association and is President-Elect for the North Central States Optometric Council. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Wisconsin Optometric Association, College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Optometric Extension Program Foundation, and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.
Dr. Frazer enjoys travel and has provided vision exams to rural populations in Costa Rica and Ghana. She organized and led the Ghanaian mission with the help of her husband, Clay, a former Peace Corps volunteer. She is an active member of the Waunakee Lions Club and is a regular volunteer for the Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program. When not seeing patients, Dr. Frazer spends time with her husband and their sons, Hayden and Avery. Other past-times include reading, camping and other outdoor activities.