Respiratory Team
Committed to excellence and providing the best equipment for your comfort and health.
We understand that the need for respiratory therapy can arise suddenly for a short period of time or be necessary for long term care. Whatever the situation, our dedicated team of Respiratory Therapists are here to take care of you, your family member or your clients.
Bellevue Healthcare is an industry leader in the quality of service we provide our customers. Our Respiratory team will work tirelessly to make sure that all your needs are met and you receive the best equipment to allow you to live your life now.
Joe Engler
Respiratory Team Lead
Joe hails from Missoula, MT, where he was born and raised. He attended college at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, receiving his BS in Exercise Science. Joe got his start with Bellevue Healthcare in 2007 when he was hired as a Delivery Technician.
He played a pivotal role in the establishment of our Wenatchee location, where his leadership and dedication were instrumental in its success. He then took on the responsibility of managing our Everett store, further demonstrating his managerial skills and commitment to operational excellence.
Joe now brings his expertise and commitment to his role leading our Respiratory Team. He is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where his team members can thrive while delivering the highest quality respiratory care to our patients.
Michelle Crook
Lead Respiratory Coordinator
Michelle joined Bellevue Healthcare in 2018 as an experienced customer service representative who quickly found her passion for respiratory care and worked hard to become our Lead Respiratory Coordinator. She is in our Moscow, Idaho location, but serves all of Bellevue Healthcare. Michelle moved to the Palouse area in 2006 and brings several years of customer service experience in durable medical equipment and previously orthopedic care. "I have always had a fondness for caring for others and with Bellevue Healthcare I am able to achieve that goal. I am a very family oriented person who strives to treat every customer as if they are a part of my family and how I would want them to be cared for."
Michelle lives in Colfax, WA with her husband and 2 boys. She enjoys hiking and exploring beaches in her free time and is an active member of her community, working with youth.
Josh Talen
Respiratory Therapist - Greater Puget Sound
After graduating from Central Washington University, Josh joined our Tacoma team where he learned every aspect of Bellevue Healthcare’s business while working in the warehouse, as a Delivery Technician, and later as Customer Service Representative.
Josh’s interest in Respiratory Therapy began during his time as a Delivery Technician and grew with encouragement from BHC’s Respiratory Therapists. He decided becoming an RT was the career choice for him and for two years he juggled working full-time with school to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
“I look forward to many years at BHC as we continue to grow and I am able to play an integral part in customer care as our Respiratory Therapy department develops.”
Jennifer Leick
Respiratory Therapist - Spokane & Northern Idaho
Born in Chewelah, Washington, Jennifer's interest in respiratory therapy stemmed from accompanying a friend with Cystic Fibrosis to appointments, where she saw the work of Respiratory Therapists firsthand. This inspired her to pursue a degree in Respiratory Care.
In 2015 she became a Respiratory Therapist for our Spokane and Northern Idaho locations. Jennifer loves being able to care for people and help them improve their quality of life.
Holly Tull
Respiratory Therapist - Yakima
Holly has been working as a respiratory therapist for 37 years for all ages, from neonates to geriatrics.
She has worked with Yakima school nurses with asthma education for several years and has coordinated pulmonary rehabilitation for over 20 years. She has also worked in management for 5 years and loves working with people.
Cyndi Willerton
Respiratory Therapist - Bend & Central Oregon
Cyndi, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, graduated from Lane Community College in 2017. After working in a hospital, she returned to the DME side and joined BHC, where she enjoys working. She has found that it is truly a wonderful company to work for.
Cyndi has lived in Bend, Oregon for 27 years. She has a daughter who attends OSU in Corvallis and enjoys spending time with her. She has three cats and a dog, and enjoys gardening in the summer.
Nathan Ciobanasiu
Respiratory Therapist - Oregon & Southwestern Washington
Originally from Portland, Nathan pursued a career as a Respiratory Therapist after being diagnosed with asthma. He moved to Vancouver, Washington, five years ago. Nathan started at Bellevue Healthcare as a Delivery Driver and advanced to a Respiratory Therapist. Outside of work, he enjoys relaxing and pondering life's great questions.