OUR TEAM
Amy Crissman Head, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Owner and Optometrist
Since 1997, Dr. Crissman Head has served as an optometrist for the communities of Oakland County, Michigan. She worked in a fast-paced commercial environment in Southfield, as Director of Optometry at an ophthalmology practice located in Farmington Hills, and, for the past 20 years, she was a partner in a thriving private optometry practice in Novi, Michigan. In 2020, Dr. Crissman Head chose to open her own eyecare practice in Beverly Hills, Michigan. The Hills Eyecare and Optical is committed to providing the highest quality of adult and pediatric eyecare in the Detroit area.
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Dr. Crissman Head received her Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University and her Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University.
In addition to holding her Michigan Optometric License​, she is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry, She is a member of several associations, including the Metropolitan Detroit Optometric Society, American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry and the Michigan Optometric Association.
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She also believes firmly in community involvement and has enjoyed fulfilling relationships over many years with St. Regis Catholic School and Church as well as Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan.
Laurie Blau, ABOC
Optician
Laurie graduated from Michigan State University with a business degree. She was certified by The American Board of Opticianry in 1986 and has worked in the optical field for over 30 years. She prides herself on keeping up with the latest technology in lens and frame design and enjoys working with patients to provide them with the best solutions to meets their needs, prescription, and lifestyle.
Susan Gregory, ABOC
Optician
Susan graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She has worked in both California and Michigan as a certified optician with ophthalmologists and optometrists for more than 30 years. She appreciates and understands the different lens technologies and loves educating patients and helping them navigate the various options to meet their personal needs. Susan is a glasses aficionado and has 14 pairs of her own.
Cheryl Rusin, ABOC
Paraoptometric Assistant & Optician
Cheryl is both a certified optician and a certified paraoptometric assistant, allowing her to offer guidance through every stage of the patient exam. Her favorite part of being an optician is helping patients choose their new glasses. Patients are excited for the new look and to see better. When not at the office, Cheryl works as a licensed realtor in Metro Detroit.
Jen Johnson
ParaoptometricAssistant & Optician
Jen is a seasoned paraoptometric assistant and optician. She has wealth of knowledge from her 20 years of experience in the eye care industry.
Tia Alexander
Optometric Assistant
Tia is studying nursing at Oakland University. Tia enjoys interacting with patients and taking care of their eye care needs and is confident the knowledge gains working in optometry will assist in her future healthcare career. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a preschool teacher assistant, and has a special relationship when caring for our pediatric patients.
Angela Proulx
Paraoptometric Assistant
Angela attended Oakland Community College and has extensive knowledge in the optometry and ophthalmology fields. She is a certified paraoptometric assistant and has more than two decades of knowledge in the medical field. Angela loves to continuously learn about eye health and the new ways of monitoring and treating eye conditions.
Michelle Woznicki
Office
Administrator
Michelle spent much of her career in the hospitality industry, which is why she is such an asset to our team as the office administrator. She has a passion for helping patients find solutions to their vision needs. Michelle is always striving for the highest standards in delivering excellent patient care. Michelle is originally from Stafford, England.
