Meet The Team

Kyla Derouen

Treatment Coordinator

I’m from Lafayette, but I grew up in Cecilia and graduated from Cecilia High School in 2002. Then I attended Acadiana Area Career College to become a dental assistant in 2010. I work with Dr. Balhoff on all New Patients and Observation patients to ensure that they have the best experience possible! I also meet with patients and parents about the various treatment options that will best suit themselves or their children based on their unique needs and goals. I coordinate the financial terms of the treatment to ensure that they fit within the patient’s budget as best as possible. The best part of my job is definitely the people- both our patients and my co-workers! I love them all, and they’ve become like family to me!

I married my husband Drew in 2014. We have three girls named Eugenee, Graci, and Sabyn, four dogs, and a cat. I enjoy hunting, fishing, going to the camp for the weekend, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Kacie Lambert

Scheduling Coordinator

My job includes greeting patients with a friendly smile, scheduling patients efficiently, and answering phone calls and emails. My background began in the dental field in 2007 with dental assisting for over 15 years. I began working at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. My favorite part of my job is being able to chat with our amazing patients every day. Also, I love working with Dr.Balhoff and the team, because they are like family to me!

I married my high school sweetheart in 2009. We have three amazing children, two boys and one girl. My family and I love sports- we are huge Saints and Yankees fans! I like to spend my weekends watching sports and spending time with my family.

Hayden Lindsey

Marketing Coordinator

I started working at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. My job includes bringing more patients to our office and creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere for our patients and their families. I also coordinate monthly contest to keep our patients involved and excited to come back to our office! I organize monthly marketing campaigns to our referring doctors, as well. Although I am the Marketing Coordinator, I also assist our Scheduling Coordinator with anything she needs regarding our daily patient schedule. I love working here because everyone is like family, and this is like my second home!

I married my best friend Joshua in 2022. When we got married, I received a bonus gift of becoming a stepmom to my husband’s daughter named Tristyn. We are expecting a little bundle of joy of our own this October! We also have a German Shepard named Drogon, who patrols the house. I love sushi, camping, any outdoor activities, watching movies, and spending time with my family.

Angela Diesi

Clinical Coordinator

My job includes patient care, assisting Dr. Balhoff with clinical duties, and overseeing all of the operations in our patient clinic. I began working at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. I have been in the dental field since 2005. I started my dental journey in oral surgery and began orthodontics in 2009. My favorite part of working in the office is getting to know my patients and seeing their beautiful smiles. I enjoy watching the detail and time that Dr. Balhoff gives to each of his patients. The best part of the staff is how much fun they bring to the clinic with their dancing and singing!

I am a wife and mother. I love to spend time camping and being with family. My hobbies are real estate, refurbishing furniture, and working with animals.

Jessica Leblanc

Clinical Assistant/ Aligner Coordinator

I am from New Iberia and graduated from New Iberia Senior High School in 2017. I have two children, Coen and Kinsley. I enjoy spending my free time with my family/kids, fishing, and shopping. I’ve been working in the orthodontic field since 2019 and started working at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. My job is to assist Dr. Balhoff to help our wonderful patients gain a beautiful smile. I am also in charge of submitting and receiving Invisalign cases. My favorite part about working at Balhoff Orthodontics is that Dr. Balhoff is very detailed and takes his time with each patient to ensure that they are well cared for. Also, our team members are always laughing and smiling, which makes it so much fun!

Abigail Richard

Clinical Assistant/ Lab Coordinator

I am the youngest of the office and graduated from New Iberia Senior High in 2019. I received my training at the Academy of Acadiana where I certified in dental and orthodontic assisting in 2021. I started in the orthodontic field in 2021, and I started at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. I also received my Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) certification in May of 2022. My job includes assisting Dr. Balhoff with patient care and ensuring that patients are comfortable and happy with their treatment. As a lab technician, I also prioritize printing 3D models, fabricating retainers, and ordering orthodontic appliances for patients. My favorite part of my job is taking patients’ braces off and seeing all their different reactions! Our office has a very easy and light environment. Everyone is easy to get along with, even after a long and hectic day. We can all say “We did it!”

I love taking any vacations little or big, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, I have a huge sweet tooth, and a goofy, big personality!

Isabella Juarez

Clinical Assistant/ Lab Technician

My job includes assisting alongside Dr. Balhoff to treat and care for patients, and fabricating retainers in the lab. I finished school and began working in the orthodontic field in 2020, and at Balhoff Orthodontics in 2022. My training was completed at Accelerated Dental Assistant Academy. My favorite part of my job is seeing our patients gain the confidence to enjoy their smile. Dr. Balhoff and the team make coming to work enjoyable, and I love spending the day helping patients smile!

In my free time, I love working out, cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and boyfriend.