Our Team in Kelowna

Dr. Mat Broschak is the proud owner of Orchard Park Optometry, which is now into its 14th year of service to our loyal patients! He graduated from the University of Calgary in 2001 with his Bachelor of Science and completed his Doctor of Optometry training at the Illinois College of Optometry, graduating in 2005.

His main focus is primary eye care for all age groups with a special interest in dry eye management and contact lenses, and he enjoys the education aspect of teaching patients all about vision care.

In his free time, he enjoys golfing, biking, skiing, and all the things the outdoors has to offer. He is an avid traveller and has been to places as far away as Japan and South Africa. OneSight, a non-profit organization that provides free eye care around the world for those less fortunate, is a particular passion of Dr. Broschak, and he has volunteered at several clinics to provide free glasses and eye care for people in underprivileged countries.

Dr. Broschak has been listed on Three Best Rated as one of the top 3 best optometrists in Kelowna.

“Vision is a most precious gift and I will see it through to protect it for as many people as I can.”

– Dr. Mat Broschak

Dr. Keevn Otte joined Orchard Park Optometry in 2015 and became a partner in 2018. Keevn grew up in a small community in Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in biomedical science and chemistry. He attended Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon, graduating in spring 2015 and receiving their Outstanding Clinician Award for that year. He was also a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Otte practices to the fullest scope of the profession, from pediatric care to chronic ocular diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. He also fits specialty contact lenses such as rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, scleral lenses, and ortho-k lenses for myopia control.

Dr. Otte has also completed professional training in nutrition for prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. He is a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Healthcare Practitioners. Dr. Otte believes that without proper nutrition, our bodies cannot maintain optimal health, and when our health declines, the risk for ocular disease increases. Keevn’s hobbies include golfing, snowboarding, and travelling with his wife, Bree. He also enjoys spending time outdoors camping, fishing, hiking, and adventuring.

Favourite quote: “Only once we focus on the root cause of an illness can we truly understand how to reverse the trends that caused it.”

Dr. Christman joined Orchard Park Optometry in 2012. She grew up here in beautiful Kelowna and graduated from Okanagan Mission Secondary School. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree with honours at the University of Victoria and her Doctor of Optometry degree with honours at Southern California College of Optometry.

After practicing optometry in Seattle, Washington, she returned to the wonderful Okanagan for good. Dr. Christman enjoys seeing patients of all ages but especially likes to take care of the pediatric population. She also takes a special interest in dry eye disease.

When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Christman loves to spend time with family, friends, her dog Cambie and her new son Elliott. She also enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding at Big White, kayaking on Okanagan Lake, and considers herself a travel enthusiast. Some countries she has already visited include Australia, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Scotland, Austria, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Holland, Belgium, French Polynesia, South Korea, Cambodia, Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean.

Dr. Christman has also had the privilege to travel with OneSight, providing eye care to those less fortunate. She plans to do many more eye care missions, and she is always looking for suggestions as to which country she should explore next!

“I strive to educate those around me about ocular health and hope to help people see the world more clearly.”

– Dr. Jen Christman

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Dr. Janelle graduated from University of Montreal’s School of Optometry in 2018. During her studies, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and clinical skills in ocular disease during a rotation at a Veteran’s Hospital in Rhode Island. Her social implication brought her to Ecuador where she volunteered to provide free eye exams and glasses for the less fortunate population. Driven by her strong interest in specialty contact lenses, she then completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency in 2020.

Before moving to Kelowna, she worked at University of Montreal Vision Clinic and trained future optometrists. Dr Janelle is very excited to join the Orchard park clinic and offer comprehensive eye exams to the community. Her previous experiences helped her develop an expertise in myopia management, pediatric optometry and contact lens fittings for irregular corneas.

During her time off, you can find her enjoying all of the outdoor activities the beautiful Okanagan has to offer: skiing, hiking, climbing and swimming.

Dr. Sarah Emmons grew up in Kelowna and completed her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC Okanagan. Sarah received her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo, graduating with Dean’s Honours. During her studies, she had the opportunity to practice in Smithers, BC allowing her to co-manage and treat a variety of ocular disease and gain experience with rural optometry. Other rotations in rural Alberta provided experience in dry eye management, vision therapy and community optometry. She has a special interest in treating myopia (nearsightedness), dry eyes, and fitting contact lenses. Dr. Emmons is excited to join the team at Orchard Park Optometry and offer comprehensive eye examinations to patients of all ages.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Emmons likes to be outdoors, whether it’s hiking, walking or biking. Other hobbies include travelling and baking.