Dr. Tiffany Tang
Having moved around Canada since childhood, Dr. Tang fell in love with the warm, welcoming city of Guelph when she began working here almost 20 years ago. A long-time associate at the practice, she is now the proud owner.
Dr. Tang is a spicy food fanatic and a couple of her favourite spots around town include Na Ha Thai’s Kitchen and Crafty Ramen. She likes to offset her love of good food by sportsing on the weekends, playing roller derby, ball hockey and more recently ice hockey. Most of the time though, you’ll find her with a coffee in her hand, cheering on her kids at the hockey rink, soccer pitch or rugby field - go Gryphs go!
The best part of her job is connecting with patients, looking after their eye concerns, and sharing a great “dad” joke.
Dr. dana smart
Dr. Smart joined Royal City Optometry in 2022 but she is a Guelph native (a third generation Sacred Heart graduate in fact!).
She completed her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, and her training included an ocular disease externship in Miami, Florida. Now, she brings her talents back to the Royal City where she is excited to provide comprehensive eye care to people of all ages.
Dr. Smart is a huge Raptors fan, a musician and an illustrator. When she’s not catching up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, she’s out on the trails with her Korean rescue dog, Soda. Her favourite small businesses in Guelph include With the Grain and Miijidaa, but nothing tops her mom’s beef stew as her all-time favourite meal.
Dr. rachel bruns
Dr. Bruns joined Royal City Optometry in 2022. She grew up in Newmarket, then came to Guelph for her undergraduate degree and has wanted to live here ever since (and who can blame her?).
After completing a Masters of Vision Science from the University of Toronto, Dr. Bruns decided that she wanted a more hands on approach to eye care and went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo. She enjoys all areas of optometry, but especially pediatrics and working with our young patients to see their very best.
Dr. Bruns spends her free time renovating her “fixer upper” house and raising her young family. She loves a great cappuccino from Why Not Italian? (our neighbours) and you might run into her La Cucina where she will be enjoying their pasta and dreaming of a vacation in Sardinia.
betty
A person who needs no introduction, most of you will know Betty as the wonderful, consistent presence at the office, assisting patients in person and over the phone. She’s also the office wizard when it comes to the trickiest eyeglass repairs!
Betty loves to make quilts for her loved ones, flex her vocal chops with a local choir and catch live music whenever she can. When she’s not catching up with her circle of friends of 55 years (!), she likes to unwind with a bowl of salty pretzels and watch the latest Marvel movie.
In the warmer months, Betty kindly shares her vegetable bounty with the rest of us who have black thumbs. The next time you see her at RCO, give her your best tips for keeping the rabbits out of her garden!
Jessica
Jessica is one of our dedicated eyewear specialists and she is excited to help people of all ages shop for new glasses.
Born and raised in Fergus, Jessica is no stranger to the Guelph community. She loves to support small local businesses and some of her favourites include the Red Brick Café and Consign Your Curves. You’ll find her spending time with her young family or watching the Argos (she’s a season ticket holder!). We can always count on her to bring the best treats for the office.
Jessica worked as a pharmacy assistant for many years but was looking for a new challenge when she joined our practice. She is a true people-person, and she loves meeting new people and seeing old friends. Now she’s an eyewear fanatic and she can’t wait to help you see your best in your new glasses!
Leanna
Leanna is one of our talented eyewear specialists and she loves everything about glasses (even the nerdy optics stuff)!
She moved to the Guelph area in 2021 when she was looking for a family-oriented place to raise her young kids. We think she made an excellent choice! Since then, she’s been busy exploring local eateries like Fusion Indian Cuisine and taking her family to Strom’s Farm and Guelph Storm games. You’ll find her cheering on her kids at Little Kickers and Guelph Minor Baseball, or at the parks with her two dogs, Oliver and Scout.
Leanna is a jack of all trades and has done everything from photography to driving a school bus to dog walking. Eventually, she entered the eye care industry and is now a self-confessed eyewear addict. She can’t wait to help you find your next favourite pair of glasses!