Meet Our Team
Welcome to a practice where empathy and respect are at the heart of every interaction, where each person is greeted with a smile, and having a good time is second nature!
These are the smiling faces you’ll see at every visit.
Andrea H.
Operations Coordinator
Andrea H.
Operations Coordinator
Andrea has been with us since 2016. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics for almost 20 years is seeing the transformation in patients' smiles and confidence. It's incredibly rewarding to witness how a well-aligned smile can positively impact someone's life, whether it's boosting their self-esteem or improving their overall health. Building long-term relationships with patients and their families, and being part of their journey, makes every day in orthodontics fulfilling! When Andrea isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is relaxing and being with her kids making everlasting memories. A fun fact about Andrea is that she traveled solo to Ireland and the best part was hiking the Cliffs of Moher!
Krista
Financial Coordinator
Krista
Financial Coordinator
Krista has been with us since 2021. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is being a part of changing and making a difference in someone else’s life! When Krista isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is hangout with her family and her dog, Snoopy. A fun fact about Krista is that she’s ambidextrous! She can write AND draw with both hands.
Nicole
Marketing Coordinator
Nicole
Marketing Coordinator
Nicole has been with us since 2020. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is watching our patients’ confidence grow throughout treatment and being able to learn the ins and outs of orthodontics as it evolves. When Nicole isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is explore new places, whether that would be a new restaurant or a new spot in town and spend time with her husband and daughter! A fun fact about Nicole is that she’s the shortest person in her family at 5’7!
Jamie
Treatment Coordinator
Jamie
Treatment Coordinator
Jamie has been with us since 2020. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is getting to see how our patients' confidence and smiles grow throughout treatment. When Jamie isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is to hang around the house with her dogs and family. A fun fact about Jamie is that she’s from the town Post, Texas, where the “Post” brand cereal was started by Mr. C.W. Post!
Kelly
Treatment Coordinator
Madina
Treatment Coordinator
Madina
Treatment Coordinator
Madina has been with us since 2021. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is watching patients’ confidence boost throughout treatment and building close relationships with her team/patients. When Madina isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is sing and jam out with friends and spend time with her family. A fun fact about Madina is she has almost 50 first cousins!
Martha
Patient Coordinator
Martha
Patient Coordinator
Martha has been with us since 2023. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is how universal it is - for kids, teens, adults and even dogs! When Martha isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is to hang out with her son. A fun fact about Martha is that she’s a couponer and loves a good sale.
Vivyka
Patient Coordinator
Vivyka
Patient Coordinator
Vivyka has been with us since 2021. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is how rewarding it is to witness how a beautiful, healthy smile can truly transform a person, not just physically but also in their confidence and self-esteem. When Vivyka isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends, traveling and experiencing new things and meeting new people! A fun fact about Vivyka is that she played competitive soccer in her adolescent years.
Ashley
Clinical Coordinator
Ashley
Clinical Coordinator
Ashley has been with us since 2019. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is being a part of the amazing FiO team and she’s most thankful for the amazing connections she’s made in this industry. When Ashley isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is go on vacation to Disney World or plan her future trips there! A fun fact about Ashley is that she’s obsessed with otters and she claims that’s her spirit animal.
Andrea T.
Clinical Technician
Andrea T.
Clinical Technician
Andrea has been with us since 2021. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is getting to see how our patients' confidence grows throughout treatment. When Andrea isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is to hang with family and try new food spots! A fun fact about Andrea is that she can crack and egg with one hand like a chef.. most of the time!
Emeli
Clinical Technician
Emeli
Clinical Technician
Emeli has been with us since 2023. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is watching patients gain confidence after having treatment. When Emeli isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends. A fun fact about Emeli is that has a tattoo of her cat on her arm!
Keily
Clinical Technician
Keily
Clinical Technician
Keily has been with us since 2022. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is always getting to learn something new while being chairside with Dr. Lu and learning new techniques from her fellow clinical girls. When Keily isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is to spend time with her family. They always find an excuse to cook and spend time together almost every weekend! A fun fact about Keily is that her first language was Spanish! As she got older and went to school, English slowly became what she preferred, but she still speaks Spanish at home.
Skye
Clinical Technician
Skye
Clinical Technician
Skye has been with us since 2024. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is watching the process of patients’ teeth changing into a beautiful smile. When Skye isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is play video games, collect Pokemon cards and watch anime. A fun fact about Skye is that she can speak Japanese intermediately!
Bianca
Lab Technician
Bianca
Lab Technician
Bianca has been with us since 2024. Her favorite thing about working in orthodontics is that it never gets boring! When Bianca isn’t at work, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. A fun fact about Bianca is that she can drive with her knee.
Why Patients Love Dr. Lu
Where to find us
6479 Old Beulah Street
Alexandria, VA 22315