Meet Our Team

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 Our Amazing Vision Therapists


  • Staff member
    Jo Anne Stewart
    Certified Optometric Vision Therapist

    Jo Anne’s interest in teaching and working with children led her to pursue a career in vision therapy more than 20 years ago. In 2014 she brought her skills and expertise as a therapist to Pursuit Vision Center. Her years of experience, research, and understanding have allowed her to become a nationally Certified Vision Therapist.

    With the goal of seeing patients success and thrive, Jo Anne enjoys providing therapy in our office for both children and adults. Her kind and compassionate personality provides great benefits for the success of our patients.

    “It’s so rewarding to see our patients’ hard work turn into fewer symptoms and a better quality of life. I’ve worked with really amazing patients and am privileged to help them on their vision journey.”

    Jo Anne lives among the farms of southern Lancaster County with her husband, college-age daughter, and Rottweiler/Bulldog-Wilma Lou. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains to visit her daughter in college, crocheting, sewing, reading, and working with the children in her church.

  • Staff member
    Holly Lake
    Vision Therapist

    Holly L. began working with Pursuit Vision Center in February of 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology as well as an Interior Design degree and continues ongoing education in Vision Therapy.  Before coming to PVC, Holly worked in non-verbal autism classrooms in the public school setting, learning about behavior therapies and non-verbal communication.  Her education and previous job experience has prepared her to work well with patients and their families through good communication, patience and compassion.  She chose to become a vision therapist after realizing the difference vision therapy can make in patient’s lives.

    “I love watching my patients make progress throughout the therapy process.  It is amazing to be part of the team that works with our patients to help them improve their vision and make a difference in their everyday life.”
    Holly resides in Mountville PA with her family.  In her free time, Holly enjoys being a mom, reading, gardening, theatre, organizing, learning about health and wellness and spending time with family and friends.

  • Staff member
    Kathleen O'Connell
    Vision Therapist

    Kathleen has always had a passion for helping others, which led her to Pursuit Vision Center in 2020.  She is able to connect with all age groups at their level of understanding and makes sure they are comfortable and confident before the end of each session.

    “Teaching my patients how to utilize methods and tools to improve their visual skills brings me great joy and satisfaction!”


    When not at work, Kathleen loves spending time with her friends and family, reading, enjoying time outside and visiting new coffee shops.  Kathleen is very active in her church, volunteering in Children’s Ministry and leading groups.  She currently lives in Lititz.

  • Tiffany
    Tiffany Miller
    Vision Therapist

    Tiffany was first introduced to vision therapy when she was in the 4th grade. Vision therapy was successful in helping with her reading struggles, headaches and visual fatigue. She is grateful for the experience and has seen many benefits follow her throughout her schooling career and into adulthood. She was introduced to Pursuit Vision Center as part of the treatment for her daughter after a horseback riding accident which resulted in a concussion in 2019. Tiffany is excited to help children and adults alike gain better visual skills, be more confident and learn how truly amazing their eyes are!

    “I am in awe the more I learn about the intricacies of the eyes, the brain and how they work together! It pushes me to continue learning as I aim to help each patient reach their potential.”

    When she is not at work, Tiffany enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her family and being outside in the sunshine.



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                                                                                         Our Fantastic Front Office Staff


  • Staff member
    Holly B
    Medical Office Administrator

    Holly B. enjoys seeing all of the amazing results achieved by determined patients together with the team of therapists and doctors at PVC.  She loves meeting new people and hearing how their therapy is progressing and changing their everyday life.  She is privileged to work with the exceptional team at PVC!

    As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she owns and operates a commercial soft goods design-and-sew business, creating products for companies and local customers. Together with her husband, Holly co-owned several businesses and brings her knowledge of bookkeeping to PVC. She likes the front office organized!
    Holly has two grown daughters and lives in northern Lancaster County with her husband and five (yes, 5!) dogs. She loves riding her electric bike on rail trails and is active with her beloved church family.

  • Melissa
    Melissa
    Medical Receptionist/Scheduler

    Melissa joined the PVC team in February, 2023. Never having heard of vision therapy previously, she is constantly amazed at the resilience and determination of each patient and the love and commitment each family makes to get them here.

    After retiring from 21 years of law enforcement, she took some time off to spend with her family, but she truly missed interacting with the public daily. This position allows her the opportunity to do what she most enjoys and that is helping people. In this case, those who are looking to improve their lives through vision therapy. 

    Melissa and her husband have lived in Lancaster County for approximately 25 years. She has one daughter and a grandson who is the love of her life! She loves to help at her church and to bake cookies for friends. She enjoys traveling, has gone to Alaska numerous times and has just experienced using her passport for the first time with a trip to Japan!

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Monday  

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday  

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday  

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday  

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday  

Closed

Saturday  

Closed

Sunday  

Closed