Kayla - Practice Manager
Hi, my name is Kayla! I was born and raised in Marin County and have been in the dental field for 10 years. After spending four years in orthodontics, I joined Tamal Vista Family Dentistry in 2021 and now proudly serve as the Office Manager. I’m grateful to be part of such an amazing team and take pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where every patient feels comfortable and cared for.
Outside of the office, life keeps me busy with my twin girls and my little boy! I love traveling with my family, exploring new places, and trying new restaurants and foods. One of my favorite things is cheering on my little ones at their soccer games and making special memories together.
Cristy McDowell - Business Manager
In 2000, my husband, Dr. James McDowell, took over a small practice in the West End of San Rafael. Over the next 15 years, we rolled up our sleeves and got focused on building a practice that was warm and welcoming and focused on the patient's needs first and foremost. During this time, we not only grew our dental family, we also had 2 sons. The boys often joined me at the office and many patients got to see them grow up.In 2015, we had outgrown our space at Fifth and H Streets and moved over to our current location at 4th and E Streets. With strong efforts to bond with the community, while sticking our practice philosophy of providing a warm and welcoming environment, TVFD continues to grow and serve more wonderful members of Marin County. Although never formally trained in business, with love and dedication and some really great coaching, I focused on what some of the most recognized brands in customer service were doing to make their customers feel special. That is what sets TVFD apart and is still where we focus our efforts today.
Now that my boys are nearly out of college, I still share my passion for TVFD and have focused my energy on business management! My focus now is on community partnerships, website and social media management and systems analysis. I miss seeing our patients regularly, many I have known for 25+ years or more, yet I hope that you still see my efforts in our continued strive for excellence to be your favorite dental practice. Although I am not in the office regularly, I hope to see you out on the trails, or the courts (Tennis or Pickleball) or about in the community sharing good stories!