The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our team members and their training, professional credentials and work experience.
 

FRONT OFFICE

Sheila Thorpe

Sheila is our office manager and our go to lady! Sheila has been with Dr. Schulze for over 24 years (she saw the Dr's first born Brent take his first steps and get his first tooth - Brent is now 25 years old!) She has been in the dental field for over 45 years! Sheila will do her very best to accommodate your needs and schedule when you call.

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Katie Bracht

Katie grew up in the Naples area and graduated from Gulf Coast High School in 2007. A graduate of the Lorenzo Walker Dental Assistant Program, she is a valued asset to the practice and has been working for Dr. Schulze since May 2009. On the weekends, Katie enjoys boating and socializing with her many friends.

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Cathy Cappellen

Cathy is our senior dental hygienist and has been with our team for over 10 years. She is an excellent hygienist who is very meticulous - your dental health is her primary concern!

She has been in the dental field for over 37 years and has lived in different areas of the country until moving to Marco Island in 1983. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Cum Laude in the Honors Program in Dental Hygiene, Cathy holds both an associates and bachelors degree in Science.

In her off hours she is an instructor of Dog Obedience and Dog Agility at the Companion Dog Training Center. Her hobbies includes antiques, genealogy, reading and creating scale miniatures that have been featured in our front office during the holidays.

Marcella D'Antuono

Marcella graduated from Mount Ida College in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in dental hygiene. Orignally from Providence, Rhode Island, Marcella moved here in 2007. Our patients feel that Marcella is an excellent hygienst with a pleasant personality and they enjoy coming to see her.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and traveling. She is an excellent addition to our team.