HealthE Academy Inc.

Dr. Rob Kloepfer is a passionate optometrist, educator, and industry leader who created HealthE Academy to make learning in healthcare more engaging, practical, and accessible for the entire team. ::Professional Highlights:: Doctor of Optometry (Illinois College of Optometry) - MBA (University of Calgary) - Over a decade of clinical experience in rural, urban, and ophthalmology settings - Former President and seven-year Council member of the Alberta College of Optometrists - Frequent speaker at national conferences and industry events across Canada - Consultant to eyecare and health companies across North America - Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for various eyecare companies - Founder of HealthE Academy ::His Mission in Education:: He’s committed to bringing textbooks to life with content that’s practical, visual, and actually useful with real clinical connections - Believes exceptional patient experiences are built by the entire team, not just the doctor - Aims to make education easier and more effective for clinic managers and business owners to implement - Known for breaking away from traditional lecture styles by using visuals, real-world analogies, and clinical storytelling - Passionate about empowering colleagues with business and leadership tools, not just clinical knowledge ::Fun Facts:: Started his career as an optometric assistant - Loves global volunteer work and eye care mission trips - Always searching for new tech and gadgets! - Proud dad of two amazing kids (and a dog named Roo) - Enjoys rock climbing and bouldering, hiking, road biking, and the gym.

Jason Carruthers is a dual-licensed Optician and Orthokeratologist with a passion for specialty contact lenses, myopia control, and educating the next generation of eyecare professionals. He brings both deep clinical expertise and a creative approach to education that fits perfectly with HealthE Academy’s mission. ::Professional Highlights:: -Licensed Optician & Certified Orthokeratologist -Honours diploma in Ophthalmic Optics & Ocular Pathology from Georgian College -Specialized training in LASIK co-management, ocular surface disease, dry eye, and orthokeratology for children -Recognized leader in myopia control and irregular cornea management -Has traveled extensively across Canada, training and advising practitioners in specialty contact lens fitting -Regularly lectures on topics related to eyecare, contact lenses, and ocular health -Also regarded as an expert in cosmetic eyelash extension, offering unique insight into ocular aesthetics ::His Mission in Education:: -Passionate about helping opticians and support team members grow their confidence in complex clinical topics -Believes specialty care like orthokeratology and dry eye management shouldn’t feel out of reach for front-line eyecare professionals -Known for making advanced topics practical and approachable through clear visuals, analogies, and clinical application -Dedicated to raising the bar for optician training by bringing forward-thinking, real-world content into the spotlight -Shares HealthE Academy’s belief that education should be creative, hands-on, and directly tied to improving patient care ::Fun Facts:: -Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario -Alumni of Kennedy High School and the University of Windsor -Loves mentoring new professionals and contributing to the evolving role of opticians in modern eyecare