Colby Cockrell, DMD
General Dentist & Managing Partner
Educational Background: After graduating from the University of Washington in 2003, I attended dental school at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 2008.
Continuing Education Courses Attended: Implant Seminars Continuum Course – an 8 day, 88 continuing education credit intensive course with a live patient component, placing 20 implants on patients in the Dominican Republic. Ongoing Continuing Education through Spear Online Education.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 2010.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I’m able to not just solve people’s dental problems and maintain their health, but I’m also able to cultivate relationships.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I’m passionate about getting to know patients beyond their dental health – their interests, hobbies and activities. Being able to see patients multiple times a year on a regular basis allows me to stay in touch with people in our community!
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I believe in customized treatment plans for each patient, not the one-size-fits-all approach that you may find elsewhere.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I am an avid sports fan — if you didn’t know the score of last night’s game, you’ll probably hear about it while you’re in the office (Go Huskies!). I also enjoy golfing, skiing, and taking in the occasional rock concert.
Where were you born/raised? Born and raised in Olympia and I have always called Western Washington home.
Pets and Family: Married with two sons, Cameron and Carter. We have a cat and 2 dogs.
Jim Tsou, DDS
General Dentist
Educational Background: I have BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering before receiving DDS from NYU College of Dentistry. I served as general dentist in the US Army, attaining the rank of Major.
Continuing Education Courses Attended: I’m currently enrolled in the Spears Dental Education Program.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 2018.
Where were you born? I was born in Shanghai, China.
Where were you raised? I grew up in the Philadelphia area.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I love educating patients on their oral health so they can make informed decisions for their well-being.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I love coming to work at Tranquility Dental because the team is absolutely wonderful and makes work feel like a pleasure. I love the dental profession because I am able to make an immediate, impactful, and tangible improvement in my patient’s lives.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I love exploring all the sights and scenes that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Pets: Doughy is my 2 year old border collie.
Sophie Prellwitz, DMD
General Dentist
Educational Background: University of Notre Dame Class of 2013, University of Louisville School of Dentistry Class of 2017.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 02/2021.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I hope to bring a high standard of treatment that utilizes my desire to care for others while drawing from my artistic side and attention to detail.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I strive to add to the patient experience with active listening and good communication.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I am excited to be part of a practice that puts the patient first while creating an atmosphere of calm and comfort to provide the best possible patient experience. I love the teamwork mentality within the practice and hope to continue to build trusting relationships with my team and patients.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? Hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, and snowboarding. I also enjoy oil painting and acrylic pours, DIY projects, and live music/concerts.
Where were you born? Newark, DE.
Where were you raised? Cleveland, OH.
Pets (significant others and kids too): Cat named Monte.
Lalinda Wickramasinghe, DDS
General Dentist
Educational Background: Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology.
Continuing Education Courses Attended: 1. Minimal Oral Sedation, The Art of Anxiolysis in Dental Clinic 2. The Root to Crown Solution in Endodontics 3. Invisalign Fundamentals 4. Socket grafting with Extractions and PRP/PRF.
List of Affiliations or Organization: American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association and United State Army Dental Corp.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I entered dentistry because I, myself, had bad dental experiences both as a child and as an adult and I want to minimize the pain and anxiety associated with coming to the dentist. I believe you shouldn’t have to wait to get the smile you deserve and live with dental pain because your previous bad experiences and/or anxiety prevents you from coming to the dentist. My mission is to get patients as comfortable as they can be in the dental chair so they get the best care they can without fear and anxiety.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? Getting to know them and hearing about their life stories.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? Because of my Co-workers, they are amazing.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? Typically I workout everyday, run 2 miles and lift. Weekends usually me and my Fiance go Kayaking and/or hiking. We love nature, mountains and the sea. Outside work I’m also a Captain and a dental officer in the USAR attached to 143rd Dental company (Area support) Aurora, CO.
Where were you born? I was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Where were you raised? Los Angeles, CA.Pets (significant others and kids too): My amazing and beautiful Fiance and soon to be wife is Elizabeth. My Fiance has 2 Cats and I kind of have to live with those two.
Asma Arara, DDS
General Dentist
Educational background:
Residency in Advanced Comprehensive Program | New York University, College of Dentistry
Master Degree in Clinical Research | New York University, College of Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) | Tripoli University Faculty of Dentistry
Continuing Education Courses Attended:
Certificate Training in Dentistry | Duggan’s Institute of Dentistry in Costa Mesa, CA 2021
Affiliations or organizations you belong to:
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Associations
Libyan Dental Associations
What year did you join the current practice? 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? Because I am able to provide comprehensive dental care and help people maintain and improve their oral health.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? My favorite part is the interaction with many different people. Each patient has a story to tell, and every procedure provides a different challenge.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? Because each day I get the opportunity to provide a positive impact on the oral health and self-confidence of others; it’s extremely rewarding and enjoyable.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy cooking, baking, reading and traveling.
Where were you born? USA – California.
Where were you raised? Libya & Netherlands.
Jordan Arnold, DDS
General Dentist
Educational Background: I graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2013, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Minor in Sculpture. Fight On! I graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2017, summa cum laude, with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery and selectives in Orofacial Pain and Periodontics. After graduation, I served in the Navy for four years, where I attended a general dental residency at Great Lakes Naval Station, with an emphasis in Endodontics and Oral Surgery. I also served on the USS NIMITZ as a general dentist and was deployed to the South China Sea and Arabian Gulf. Hooyah!
Continuing Education Courses Attended: I continue my education weekly through the Spear Online Education platform, focusing on esthetics, complex restorative treatment and new up-to-date dental materials and techniques.
Affiliations or Organizations: Omicron Kappa Upsilon OKU, National Dental Honor Society.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 2021.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? Dentistry is the perfect mix of medicine and art. I love helping change the way people see themselves through their smile. I especially enjoy cosmetic dentistry, getting to help patients achieve their perfect smiles, and performing root canals, providing a stress-free experience while eliminating pain and infection.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I enjoy helping people achieve their oral health goals. It is my mission to be transparent and honest. Patients are ultimately in charge of their own dental care. I’m here to notify you of any potential issues or concerns that I may see and help you solve them. I pride myself on providing honest feedback and thorough explanation of issues through pictures and x-rays, and leave the decision up to you to move forward. I give multiple treatment options and let each patient decide on a treatment plan that best suits their specific needs. There is never pressure for you to proceed with treatment you’re not comfortable with.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I love action sports and am always looking for a chance to snowboard, mountain bike, hike or wakeboard. If I am not outside, I am usually eating; my husband is an amazing cook.
Where were you raised? San Diego.
Pets and Family: I am married to my husband (Robin) and we are proud parents to our son (Bruce). Also, I have a crazy Australian Shepherd (Blake) and the best calico cat ever (Lupe).
Minwoong Na, DMD
General Dentist
Educational background:
Columbia Valley Community Health, Advanced Education in General
Dentistry • Oregon Health & Science University, School of Dentistry – Doctor or
Medicine in Dentistry • Oregon State University – Biochemistry Bachelor of Science with
Summa Cumme Laude
Continuing Education Courses Attended: Spears Education, Dr. Youngsam Kim’s 3rd Molar Extraction Seminar.
Affiliations or organizations you belong to: Washington State Dental Association.
What year did you join the current practice? June of 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? What I like about being a dentist is that I get to use my artistic skills to help my patients achieve their best smiles. Every case is different and I like being challenged every day.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? Most people are scared of going to a dentist. Trust me, so am I! Since I know how uncomfortable it can get seeing a dentist, I always try to put myself into my patients’ shoes and perform a procedure in the most gentle way possible. I love how my patients who were scared and worried initially said the procedures were not as painful. It is very rewarding to see a sign of progress in my patients and these interactions motivate me to become a better dentist.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? Tranquility Dental Wellness has a good team! Each team member respects and trusts each other. I am grateful to be a part of this awesome team.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? My hometown, Seoul, is close to mountain trails and beautiful beaches, which is what the Pacific Northwest offers as well. I love to try a new hiking trail in my free time. I also love traveling and exploring new restaurants.
Where were you born? I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea.
List your family: I am married to my lovely and sweet wife, Yustina.
Roxan Molina-Abenoja, DDS
General Dentist
Educational background: I graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. I took an advanced course, such as CAD/CAM course, to prepare for my passion for aesthetics. I also took advanced training in internal medicine to provide care for those who are medically compromised.
Affiliations or Organizations: I am a recent member of the ADA and will also be part of the local dental society.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I love a family-oriented practice, as it is for Tranquility dental. I love seeing all ages and ensuring that everyone in your family is well taken care of in terms of oral health.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I appreciate all the parents/guardians for all the effort to bring everyone in the family to get great oral health treatment and advice.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? After office hours, I binge-watch Netflix and enjoy traveling with great food. If you have any restaurant recommendations, please let me know!
Madison
Dental Hygienist
Educational Background: Bachelors of Applied Science – Dental Hygiene from Lake Washington Institute of Technology (Class of 2018).
Continuing Education Courses Attended: A ton! I love going to dental conventions where I get to learn all day and walk around to see all of the vendors and different dental companies. Plus, I get to meet new people in the dental field.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? I was temping here in January, then became officially full-time in the beginning of February.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I love building relationships with patients and getting to know them; it’s my favorite part of the job. I also enjoy educating patients and helping them love their smile. Growing up, my mom worked at our dental office so I have always loved being in the office.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? Getting to know them more personally rather than just surface level and building a connection.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I love the environment here. Everyone is very friendly and we get along great. We work really well together and teamwork is huge between us. I also really love my patients!
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I LOVE traveling; it is my favorite thing to do. I also really like the outdoors and am always looking for something to do outdoors. Fitness has been a passion of mine for a long time, so if I’m not on vacation or at work you’ll usually find me in the gym!
Where were you born? Bellevue, WA.
Where were you raised? Kent, WA.
Pets and Family: I have a 2-year-old Golden Retriever named Oliver, but he usually goes by Ollie. He is so sweet and snuggly but also has a ton of energy. He loves to play and go to the dog park. He also loves the water and goes swimming any chance he gets, even if it means laying in a mud puddle.
Kaitlyn
Dental Hygienist
Educational Background: Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program, Class of 2015.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? I joined the team at Tranquility Dental Wellness in 2019.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I love educating patients on their oral health needs and making a difference in the way patients feel about themselves. I enjoy helping people become more confident about their smiles.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I like meeting new people and getting to hear about their lives. I like forming relationships with patients on a professional and personal basis.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I love my career and I am grateful for my coworkers. They help make the days run smoothly and are easy to be around.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love anything salt water-related and taking my dog on walks to new places.
Where were you born and raised? Puyallup, WA.
Pets: I have two fur babies, a dog named Baylee and a cat named Cohen.
Kat
Dental Hygienist
Educational Background: Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program, Class of 2015.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? I joined the team at Tranquility Dental Wellness in 2019.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I love educating patients on their oral health needs and making a difference in the way patients feel about themselves. I enjoy helping people become more confident about their smiles.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I like meeting new people and getting to hear about their lives. I like forming relationships with patients on a professional and personal basis.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I love my career and I am grateful for my coworkers. They help make the days run smoothly and are easy to be around.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love anything salt water-related and taking my dog on walks to new places.
Where were you born and raised? Puyallup, WA.
Pets: I have two fur babies, a dog named Baylee and a cat named Cohen.
Shelby
Dental Hygienist
Educational Background: Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I enjoy interacting with people and I really enjoy being able to work at my own pace being in dental hygiene.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? I really enjoy getting to know new people.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? The whole team is willing to help whenever they’re needed which is really refreshing.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I like to exercise, hike, paint, and go on small adventures with my family.
Where were you born? Georgia.
Where were you raised? All over – I was an army brat.
Family: I have two kids; Camilla age 7 and Liam age 8 months as well as my boyfriend of 3 years, Cole.
Varvara
Dental Hygienist
Educational Background: Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Dental Hygiene from Shoreline Community College.
Continuing Education Courses Attended: Local anesthesia updates, oral piercing safety, suicide prevention, pharmacology, and pathology.
Affiliations and Organizations: Washington Dental Hygiene Association (WDHA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA).
What year did you join the current practice and/or group? May 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession? I like to determine where people are on their dental health journey and meet their needs at that level. I take pride in providing non-judgmental care to my patients.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients? Talking about their day and winning them over with my hygiene geekiness. Conversations can often turn into swapping cooking recipes.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day? I like being a friendly face that people can trust at the dentist. Many individuals struggle with anxiety at the dentist and working for Tranquility Dental Wellness gives me the tools I need to pamper my patients as they deserve.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby? I am a homebody most of the year. I like to “house putter”, work on house projects, cook and keep my home tidy. My husband and I try to splurge on one or two vacations a year. We love HOTEL LIFE and trying local restaurants wherever we travel. During our last trip to Vegas, my husband treated me to an anniversary dinner at Hell’s Kitchen.
Where were you born? Alaska.
Where were you raised? Pacific Northwest.
Pets and Family: I have a loving husband of 3 going on 4 years named Ben. Our daughter Piper just turned thirteen. We have 2 cats: BEANjamin Pickles and Dottie Grace.
Maddie
Dental Hygienist
List your educational background: I completed my prerequisites for DH school at Skagit Valley College, then attended Clark College’s Hygiene Program where I graduated in 2016.
List any continuing education courses you have attended: I have attended various continuing education courses regarding working with special needs and underserved populations; those are the courses that made the biggest impact for me.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group?: I joined Tumwater Tranquility on July 5th of this year.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession?: I love meeting new people and helping patients improve their oral and overall health.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients?: I love getting to know patients personally, and always do my best to help people feel seen, heard, and listened to. Especially those who have had poor experiences with dentistry in the past, it’s such an honor to try and make their experience positive and hopefully make them feel more comfortable with Dentistry moving forward. Having a provider who listens and understands is key, I do my best to be that for my patients.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day?: I love this practice because of how positive the team is! Everyone works together super well and provides top-notch care for our patients.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby?: I enjoy hiking and paddle boarding, pretty much anything that lets me get outside or into the water! A good iced coffee and some thrift stores also makes for a perfect day, or just staying home watching movies and snuggling with my kitties.
Where were you born?: I was born in Seattle, WA.
Where were you raised?: I was raised in Anacortes, WA.
List your pets (significant others and kids too): I have two cats, Mama and Bernadette. I don’t have any children, but I have 3 nephews in Oregon and 1 niece in Kentucky who are my world!
Tawni
Dental Hygienist
List your educational background: St Martins University, Pima Medical Institute.
What year did you join the current practice and/or group?: 2022.
Why do you enjoy the dental profession?: I’ve always loved the aesthetic side of dentistry – providing someone with even just a little bit more confidence in their smile is hugely rewarding.
What is your favorite part about interacting with patients?: This is probably my most favorite part of the job – connecting with, and gaining the patient’s trust. This is something I take a lot of pride in. All too often we see these extremely fearful patients and it’s important to me that they understand we are here to provide them with exceptional work and genuinely suit their comfort needs.
Why do you like this practice and coming to work every day?: It’s a good feeling when you wake up excited to go into work every day. Everyone I work here with is uplifting and supportive of each other. It’s fun and energetic all while maintaining a calming feeling.
What do you do outside of the office for fun or as a hobby?: I spend a lot of time with family; traveling, boating, skiing, hiking, as well as crafting when I can find some time to slow down.
Where were you born?: Olympia, WA.
Where were you raised?: Olympia, WA.
Family: I have a 9-year-old son who continually makes me a better person every single day.