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 went on to help open our Wenatchee location and served as our Everett Store Manager. Joe now brings his expertise and commitment to exceptional service to his role leading our Respiratory Team.
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."
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys hiking in the outdoors or exploring the sandy beaches near an ocean. "I live in a rural area with rolling wheat hills so I thrive to explore any chance I get near the mountains or by the ocean." She resides in Colfax, WA with her husband and their 2 boys and is an active member in her community working with youth to help them strive to their full potential.
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 was sparked while accompanying a friend with Cystic Fibrosis to her appointments. She was able to see first-hand how Respiratory Therapists help their clients. Inspired by what she saw, Jennifer went on to complete a degree in Respiratory Care.
Jennifer looked into Bellevue Healthcare after repeatedly hearing good things about Bellevue Healthcare from her clients. 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 earned her degree as a Respiratory Care Provider from Lane Community College in Eugene in 2017. She is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and has been in the sleep industry aspect of respiratory since. She took a short break to work for a hospital in Bend, Oregon which she very much enjoyed. Though it was a great experience, she wanted to go back to the DME side which led her to BHC. She has found that it is truly a wonderful company to work for.
Bend Oregon has been Cyndi’s home for the last 27 years and before then, Winter Park Colorado. She is a true mountain girl! She has a daughter who attends OSU in Corvallis and loves spending as much time with her as possible. She has three cats and a dog who rule her house; she is just part of their day. She also enjoys gardening during 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.