Meet our Practitioners

Dr. Lina Garcia

Dr. Garcia is a Doctor of Medical Dentistry as well as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. She has been on staff at St. Alexius Medical Center since 1998. She graduated from the University of Nova Friburgo Dental School in 1985 and did her residency at Sesi Hospital in Rio de Janeiro. She graduated from the Boston University Advanced Dental Program in 1991. Since then, Dr. Garcia has been dedicated to the research and teaching of alternative solutions for conventional dentistry.

Dr. Joseph Grasso

Dr. Grasso earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Practice. His Board Certification is endorsed by the American College of Osteopathic Family Parishioners. Dr. Grasso practices holistic healthcare employing hands-on traditional osteopathic principles and treats all issues relative to family medicine. He welcomes all ages.

Natasha Latvshev

Natalya Latyshev (Natasha) is a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been working in the field of Dentistry for 13 years. Natalya is involved in clinical assessments and treatment planning.

Julie Schroeder

Julie has been Dr. Garcia’s office manager since 2004. A dental assistant since 1990, Julie has worked in holistic dentistry since 1995. Her experience at the chair side assisting has made her better able to meet the needs of the patients at the front desk, answering questions, scheduling work, and working with insurance companies. She is well rounded in the dental field and will be able to help you throughout your dental experience.

Julia Angeles

Julia is our Dental Assistant. She is a recent graduate of Olympia College where she completed an 8 month training program to become a dental assistant. She is excited to be working in the dental field and is planning on a career in Dental Hygiene.

Gwen Kic

Gwen is our marketing coordinator and helps at the front desk. She has recently overcome an illness that left her seeking treatment outside of conventional medicine which brought her to our practice. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Interior Architecture and recently owned her own business.

If you have any questions or would like to set up an initial exam and consultation with Dr. Garcia, please call her courteous staff at 847.985.0400. (Please do not email questions about dental services to this website; again, to have your questions answered, please call Dr. Garcia's staff at 847.985.0400. They look forward to serving you!)