Our Practice in Spartanburg

Dr. Janet Wilson grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with honors in 2002 and completed her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr. Wilson is a Board Certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).

Dr. Wilson has practiced in Charleston, SC, and the upstate. Previously, she completed internships in Colorado Springs, CO, and Washington, DC, with an emphasis on pediatrics, ocular disease, and neuro-optometric vision therapy. She also completed a residency in ocular disease and refractive surgery at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver, CO, and completed extensive optometric vision therapy training under the guidance of Dr. Robert Sanet and Dr. Lynn Lowell.

She serves on the board of directors for the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) and is in good standing with the American Optometric Association (AOA), the International Sports Vision Association(ISVA), the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA), the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO), and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD). She previously served as the president of the Piedmont Optometric Society. Locally, Dr. Wilson is involved in the Junior League of Spartanburg and is an active member of her church.

Moving to the upstate to be closer to family and starting Bella Vision in 2014 has been a true blessing. In her free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys cheering on the Gamecocks, working out, and spending time with family and friends.

Originally from Lilburn, Georgia, Dr. Rachel Tanner has called the Upstate of South Carolina home since 2015. She joined the Bella Vision team as our associate doctor in January of 2022.

Dr. Tanner earned a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). She also holds a Master’s of Public Health from UAB and a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. She is a member of the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA), the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the American Academy of Optometry (AAO).

Dr. Tanner specializes in ocular disease management, specialty contact lenses, and primary care with a particular interest in pediatric care and glaucoma management.

Prior to joining Bella Vision, Dr. Tanner completed clinical rotations at Vestavia Eye Care (AL), Alabama Family Eye Care and McGregor and Associates (SC). She completed residency training in primary care and ocular disease at the Greenville VA Outpatient Clinic in Greenville, SC. Dr. Tanner most recently practiced at Pelham Vision Center.

On practicing optometry, Dr. Tanner shared, “as an optometrist, I have the opportunity to not only care for the ocular and visual health of my patients but also to get to know them and their families personally. I enjoy being part of my patients’ lives; we celebrate successes and mourn losses together. I care deeply about providing the best care for my patients. The better we know each other, the better we can work together to get the best results.”

Dr. Tanner enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 young children—reading stories, bike riding, playing sports, gardening, and playing board games. She also enjoys playing the piano, cycling, hiking, and running. She is an active member of Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church.

Kristen was born in Georgia but calls Spartanburg home. She is excited to be a part of the Bella Vision team. Kristen is board certified in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and serves as our certified optometric vision therapist (COVT). 

Kristen has previously served as both a preschool teacher and an afterschool programs director. She and her husband are the proud parents of 4 children. She is an active member of Eastside Baptist Church and in her spare time enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Carly is a Spartanburg native and a graduate of Clemson University. In addition to serving our patients, Carly is the head cheerleading coach at Wofford College. She and her husband have 3 dogs—Bear (Australian Shepherd), Axl, (Goldendoodle), and Slash (Golden Retriever). 

In her free time, Carly enjoys painting, going to the lake or the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

An Upstate “lifer” on our team, Gracie has called Chesnee home her entire life.

After graduating from Chesnee High School, Gracie attended Spartanburg Community College and began her professional career as a chiropractic assistant, helping coordinate patients’ entire experience.

Gracie enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and extended family. She enjoys cookouts, board games, and spending time with her childhood dog, Bentley. When not at home, you can probably find her enjoying a day or weekend trip in the mountains.

What is Gracie’s favorite part about working at Bella Vision? She says, “I love watching patients experience the world with clear vision for the first time. Vision is a sense that so many aren’t naturally blessed with and we get to give them that gift.”

Stephanie came to our area from Rockford, Illinois. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary education from Aurora (IL) University and was a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher before joining the Bella Vision team.

When not working with our vision therapy patients, you can find her reading, spending time with friends and family (her family loves visiting South Carolina), and spending time exploring city markets.

You know Stephanie has a heart for serving others as she has volunteered on multiple missions trips with a group called Mission Emanuel in the Dominican Republic for the past 12 years.

“I am so excited to be living in Spartanburg and working Bella Vision, says Stephanie. “I love being able to help and make a positive impact on people’s lives every day.”

Allie was born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is well-traveled, with stops in Charlotte, North Carolina, Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina, before calling our area home.

A graduate of Cox High School (VA), Allie studied psychology at Old Dominion University.

She brings a wealth of optical experience to our team from her time at Beach Eye Care (Virginia Beach, VA) and Carolina Eye Care on Merrimon (Asheville, NC).

Allie has a genuine love of the outdoors- spending family time with her husband and Labrador Waskel at the lake and the Outer Banks, festivals, and farmers’ markets. She is an avid kayaker, cyclist, swimmer, and yoga enthusiast, and enjoys trying new local restaurants and making jewelry in her spare time.

She is an active member of her church and spends time volunteering at the Battered Women’s Center.

Her favorite part of working at Bella Vision is, “styling patients and being a part of their journey to clear vision.”

Morgan is a Rock Hill, SC native and now calls Cherokee County home. She graduated from Northwestern High School and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Western Carolina University and her Masters in Business Administration from Liberty University.

In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time on the lake or in the mountains with family, friends and also hosting game nights. Football games in the fall and baseball games in the summer are also a big favorite.

She loves her sweet chocolate lab, Aspen and enjoys taking her to weekly playdates with other four-legged friends. She enjoys cooking and has remarkable baking skills, often surprising our team with baked treats and confections.

Prior to joining the Bella Vision team, Morgan worked in veterinary care and also in financial management.

She says her favorite part of working at Bella Vision is “when patients come in the office with blurred vision and see a whole new world after getting their glasses or contacts for the first time. It’s a great feeling knowing that we are improving our patients’ quality of life.”

Originally from Pacolet, Abby is a lifer in the Upstate of South Carolina. She enjoys working with our team, serving our patients every day, and is always excited to meet new people. She and her husband are the proud parents of 2 beautiful daughters. 

In her free time, Abby enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, and visiting the mountains.

Alona came to Spartanburg after growing up in Vancouver, Washington. She studied legal and medical applications at Cascadia Technical Academy and medical billing and coding at Clark College.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and is involved with her church’s youth program and choir. Speaking of family, Alona grew up on a farm and is the second in a family of 11 children (10 girls and 1 boy)! She also enjoys reading, swimming, and boating on the lake.

Working in eye care and helping people has been her dream since she was in 2nd grade and says she is “happy to be able to work with such an amazing team serving my community.”

Prior to joining the Bella Vision team, Alona worked in eye care, the medical billing services industry, and retail.

Her favorite part of working at Bella Vision is, “helping our patients see better and seeing the smiles on their faces. I love how much the optometry field is expanding and love learning new things that will help me better serve our patients.”

Shawn is a Spartanburg native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate where he studied business administration and marketing. He enjoys supporting the Bella Vision team so they can better serve our community and values the reach and impact of patient education.

Prior to moving full-time to Bella Vision, Shawn worked in the admissions and athletic departments at Spartanburg Day School. He is currently an assistant distance coach with the Spartanburg High School cross country and track and field programs. In the community, he volunteers with a variety of groups and has previously served on the boards of the Charles Lea Center Foundation, Palmetto Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), Girls on the Run (GOTR), and on the development committee for the Spartanburg Philharmonic.

In his free time, he enjoys coaching, traveling, and spending time with his family.