Alongside being Dr. Neisen’s wonderful wife, Hope is our office manager who helps keep the practice running in tip-top shape! She seeks to cultivate an atmosphere of warmth and trust for both patients and her team. When she’s not in the office, you can catch her being an amazing mother to her sweet daughters and rescue dog.
“I love connecting with patients, getting to know them personally, and helping them improve their quality of life through our dental care!”
In 2025, Hope pushed herself to the limit and climbed the elevation of Mount Everest in 33 hours!
Nicole is a fabulous member of our front desk team. She is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see when you enter our office. Nicole lives in between Spicer and Willmar in beautiful country land with her amazing husband David. They have three wonderful children Kiearra, Jevon and Avaya, who always keep them very busy with sporting events and many other extracurricular activities. Nicole enjoys being outdoors, boating, fishing, and spending time with family making memories when she can.
“I am extremely proud to be a part of the Authentic Dental Team and I love building relationships with patients!”
Nicole has always enjoyed caring for people and sharing a smile with those she meets. She might be a familiar face to some, as she was a nurse for several years at the Redwood Falls clinic and the Willmar Clinic prior to joining the Authentic Dental of Willmar.
Emily is a recent addition to our front office team. Both she and her husband own a home in a small town close to Willmar. She enjoys reading, sleeping, baking, and eating what she bakes. If you ever want an excuse to skip an engagement after your appointment, start a conversation with her about a book you read, a recipe you love, or sourdough.
“I love the positive work environment here as we all work together to create a positive experience for our patients!”
As of June 2026, Emily owns 1049 books. They are all neatly alphabetized in a spreadsheet by author’s last name.
Traci is one of our phenomenal dental hygienists – as she performs your dental cleanings, gum therapy, and other preventative procedures to help you maintain your smile. Traci joined the practice in August of 2015 and lives by Diamond Lake with her husband, Mike and their three children.
“I enjoy interacting with all of my patients and providing individualized care to meet their needs!”
Traci’s children’s names all start with H – Harper, Haven, and Hayes.
Kaitlyn joined the practice in October of 2025. She grew up in Benson, where she now lives with her husband, Jacob, and their dog Frankie.
“I believe great oral health starts with education and making every patient feel comfortable in our chair. I enjoy building positive, lasting relationships with my patients”
Kaitlyn enjoys DIYing with her Cricut and her go-to karaoke song is “I Want to Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston.
Rachel is dual licensed as an Advanced Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist, providing routine exams, cleanings, restorative treatment, and simple tooth extractions. She joined Authentic Dental in 2025 and completed her education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she was part of the university’s first graduating dental therapy class. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through running, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
“I love learning and growing as a provider, continually striving for excellence in patient care through comfort, education, compassion, and a commitment to helping every patient feel valued and supported.”
Rachel is the youngest old lady you’ll ever meet. Outside of the office, you’ll often find her raising beef and chickens, tending the garden, canning, baking sourdough, making soap, and creating a variety of tallow products. Having grown up on a dairy farm, farming has always been part of who she is, and she now enjoys continuing that lifestyle alongside her husband, Trevor.
Brandy is one of our wonderful dental assistants – as she works chairside with Dr. Neisen to complete your smile. She has been a dental assistant for over 20 years, and has been with the practice since 2016. Brandy grew up in Missouri, is married and has two grown children, and enjoys spending the weekends with her family and friends.
“I love learning new skills and being able to use those skills to help patients with their dental needs. I enjoy meeting new people and I love my fellow team members!”
Brandy was born in Germany and spent her childhood traveling throughout Europe.
Amber is one of our excellent dental assistants – as she works chairside with Dr. Neisen to complete your smile. Amber joined the Authentic Dental of Willmar team in 2021. She grew up in Willmar and after a few years away, Amber is happy to be back in the region. She has 4 incredible boys – Conway, McCoy, Knox, and Stetsyn and loves spending time with them.
“I love helping patients be confident with their smiles. I also enjoy the friendships created through the dental office!”
In her free time, she enjoys watching her boys wrestle or adventuring outside with her family.
Sam has worked as a dental assistant for 19 years. Growing up self-conscious of her smile, she learned the powerful impact a healthy confident smile can have on one’s life.
“The most rewarding part of my career is helping patients feel comfortable, supported, confident, and cared for during their dental visit.”
Outside of work, Sam is an avid beekeeper, a devoted dog lover, and enjoys volunteering at the local animal shelter.
Vicky has been a member of the practice for over 20 years. Vicky grew up in Willmar and Atwater and later moved to New London where she raised three children. Now, Vicky enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
“I enjoy helping our patients with their dental needs and building relationships with them and my teammates.”
Vicky loves to rider her Harley during the summer. At Thanksgiving she gets together with her family to make lefse for the holidays.
Julie has served as our Sterilization Assistant since April 2021. She grew up in Arlington, Minnesota, and is the proud mother of three children, one of whom is Dr. Neisen.
“I enjoy working at Authentic Dental of Willmar because I get to be a positive part of the patient experience!”
Outside of work, Julie enjoys health and fitness, traveling, watching old TV shows, and spending time with family and friends.
Address:
1016 1st St. S Willmar, MN 56201
New Patients: (320) 440-4484
Current Patients: (320) 235-2010
MON: 8:00am – 5:00pm
TUE: 8:00am – 5:00pm
WED: 8:00am – 5:00pm
THU: 8:00am – 5:00pm
FRI-SUN: Closed
