Our People
Our team of experienced and passionate experts are the people you’ll meet in your journey to wellness.
Board Members
Dr. Katie Kemble
President
DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, FAANP
Dr. Kemble received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Washington and FNP/PA certificate at Stanford University. She is an Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Confluence Health and Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing. She conducts and facilitates translational research and has spent 30+ years creating innovative programs supporting cancer survivors and the communities they live in.
Tamara Wells
Vice President
OTR/L, CLT
Tamara is an occupational therapist certified both as a manual lymphedema therapist and neurodevelopmental therapist. She specializes in advanced problem solving for lymphedema and rehabilitation. Tamara has extensive training and experience working with cancer survivors and is a frequent lecturer on risk reduction practices, exercises to stimulate lymph function, and lymphedema management.
Jill LaRue
Administrative Secretary
FNP, ARNP
Jill is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner of 30 years. She practiced in Cashmere for Confluence Health and retired in May 2015. She believes that healthy lifestyles are crucial to our sense of wellbeing. She loves spending time outdoors, whether it be biking, hiking, Nordic skiing, gardening, or walking the dog.
Faculty and Lecturers
Susan Butler
ARNP
Susan Butler, ARNP is an oncology nurse practitioner at Confluence Health. She earned her Master’s in Nursing from Gonzaga University. Upon graduation, she worked at Island Hospital in Anacortes where she started their survivorship and chemotherapy education programs. She has a special interest in palliative care, symptom management, and wellness education. She enjoys playing music, knitting, and exercise.
Dr. Thomas Carlson
MD
Thomas Carlson, MD is a midwestern native from a blue-collar family, he obtained an engineering degree from Arizona State University, an MD from University of Arizona, and completed residency in Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He strongly believes everyone has the responsibility to take charge of their life and get the information necessary for them to make healthcare decisions based on their own personal goals.
Natalie Harris
MS, RD, CD
Natalie Harris, MS, RD, CD is a Registered Dietitian in Oncology at Confluence Health. She has been a dietitian for 10 years working in a variety of settings; however, Oncology has been her favorite area of nutrition. In addition to providing nutrition education and support, Natalie enjoys developing relationships with her patients and encouraging them towards health in all aspects of their lives.
Dr. Amanda Esmond
PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Amanda Esmond, PT, DPT, OCS is Lead Physical Therapist at Confluence Health, plus teacher yoga and Pilates. She has Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is certified in Orthopedics from the American Physical Therapy Association. She has special interests in sports rehabilitation, orthopedics, orthotic therapy, and manual therapy. Amanda enjoys working with special populations.