Dr. Blake Dornstauder
BSc(hon), MSc, OD, FAAO
Optometrist / Owner
Dr. Dornstauder was born and raised in Lloydminster, AB and graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Physiology. He then continued the retinal electrophysiology research from his bachelors degree at the U of A Department of Ophthalmology to focus on a Masters degree. In 2010, he was accepted into the NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, FL while still working on his Masters thesis. During the first semester of Optometry school, he wrote and successfully defended his Masters thesis, in which he created a Health Canada approved clinical trial to test the physiological effects of fish oil supplementation on the human retina. In 2014, Dr. Dornstauder graduated from NOVA Southeastern University as a Doctor of Optometry with Honors and Professional Distinction. In 2016, Dr. Dornstauder was awarded a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometrists and from 2015 to 2025, he was a member of the Optometry Examining Board of Canada (OEBC). While always continuing to expand his knowledge of eye care, Dr. Dornstauder loves to work with his hands, learn new trades, fish, and go on adventures with his family. He has also flown back-seat in the F4 Hawk!
Natalie
Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant
Natalie is a Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant (CCOA) and heads up our pretest and special testing. She is a very talented clinical aesthetician by trade, with much of her skillset seamlessly crossing over into her role at Lakeshore Optometry. In her free time, she still dabbles with custom nail artwork and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Ashley
Medical Office Administrator
Ashley was born into a military family, with her dad as a firefighter for the Royal Canadian Air Force. She moved all over Canada as a child, having visited every Province. Ashley has called Cold Lake home for the past 20 years and enjoys spending all of her free time with her two children. She keeps us all organized and is a whiz at running insurances.
Divine
optical lead
Divine was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada in 2009. She is very proud to have officially become a Canadian citizen. She has a hospitality management degree and speaks English, Cebuana, and some Tegalog. Always smiling and having a good laugh, Divine has been a natural fit since day one. In her spare time she loves to camp with her family and play volleyball and go to darts competitions with her husband.