Meet the Team at Ladybrook Opticians in Bramhall

At Ladybrook Opticians, good eye care starts with people.

Our team is made up of experienced optometrists and support staff who care deeply about doing things properly — taking time, listening carefully, and making sure patients feel comfortable and understood.

We believe trust matters. Seeing familiar faces, being listened to, and knowing you’re not being rushed all make a real difference to how eye care feels.

Here are the people who will be looking after you.

Ashley Jardine

Practice Owner & Optometrist

Ashley is the owner of Ladybrook Opticians and plays a key role in setting the clinical standards and approach to care across the practice.

Since qualifying as an optometrist in 2005, he has focused on delivering eye care that is calm, thorough, and properly explained. His approach emphasises careful assessment, thoughtful use of diagnostic technology, and the importance of continuity over time.

Ashley also leads a sister practice in Ellesmere Port, allowing shared experience, systems, and ways of working across both locations.

As a local-ish resident of Altrincham, Ashley is proud to be part of the Bramhall community and is committed to ensuring Ladybrook remains a place where patients feel listened to, reassured, and confident in their care.

Shannon Gillespie

Practice Manager

Shannon manages the day-to-day running of Ladybrook, supporting both patients and the team on the shop floor and making sure each appointment runs smoothly. She greets patients, helps with choosing frames and lenses, curates the frames on display, and is the person to speak to with any feedback or concerns.

She brings close to nine years in optics, including a senior domiciliary role testing in care homes across the UK and Wales. That work went well beyond sight tests: she assisted the optometrist, dispensed and delivered glasses to patients who couldn't easily get to a practice, built and trained her own team, and ran staff training on conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

That experience gives Shannon a thorough grounding in eye care and a particular feel for patients who need a little more time and reassurance. She joined Ladybrook in May, drawn by the friendly feel of the practice and the chance to give patients longer, more considered eye care.

Shannon is approachable and easy to talk to, and always happy to listen — whether a patient has a concern or just wants a chat.

Usha Wong

Specialist Optometrist

(Dry Eye, Contact Lenses, Myopia Management)

Usha is our specialist optometrist and leads care across our Dry Eye Clinic, contact lens services, and myopia management for children.

Patients often comment on her calm, gentle manner and the way she takes time to explain things clearly. She has particular experience supporting people with ongoing dry eye symptoms and understands how frustrating fluctuating comfort can be.

Usha’s approach is careful and reassuring, helping patients feel at ease and supported throughout their care.

Living nearby, she enjoys being part of the local community and values building long-term relationships with patients and families.

Rachel Hopley

Optical Assistant

Rachel is often one of the first friendly faces you’ll meet at Ladybrook.

She supports patients throughout their visit, from reception to dispensing, and is known for her calm, welcoming presence.

Rachel enjoys working collaboratively with patients when choosing eyewear — sometimes suggesting frames she feels will suit, other times exploring options together.

With a creative eye and an appreciation for quality and design, she enjoys helping patients find frames that feel right for them, without pressure or rush.