Our Team
We are a team of experienced professionals who love what we do.
James Benson
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Westminster University School of Nurse Anesthesia
University of Utah Bachelor of Science in Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Missouri Women and Children’s Hospital
University of Missouri Medical Center
Boone County Hospital
St. Louis Eye Surgery and Laser Center
LDS Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center TICU
Life Flight / Balloon Pump Team
I grew up in Idaho, Utah and Canada. Our family spent 5 years in Missouri before returning to Utah in 2014. My wife and I have 4 kids, recently became grandparents and love spending time with our family swimming, boating, golfing, enjoying family vacations, and all things Disneyland or DisneyWorld.
Anesthesia is an awesome profession. There is an art to it and I love helping my patients and their families have an experience that is tailored to their needs. I love working with kids, especially helping them to be brave and to have a positive experience with their Dentist or Surgeon. I’m blessed to work with awesome, skilled and compassionate colleagues and providers.
Kameron Henrie
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Excela Health School of Anesthesia / St Vincent College, MHS
Weber State University, BS Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
US Anesthesia Partners NV / Chief CRNA
Anesthesia Associates, Henderson NV
CICU Intermountain Medical Center
Life Flight / Balloon Pump Team
CICU LDS Hospital
Neuro High Obs McKay Dee
Life Flight / Balloon Pump Team
Anesthesia has always fascinated me when as a young boy I was able to help the veterinarian anesthetize our family livestock. Ever since I knew it would be the field for me. I very much enjoy being able to relieve pain and suffering through the use of anesthetics and allow patients to get treatment they could not get otherwise.
In my spare time I enjoy surrounding myself with my wonderful wife of 22 years and my 3 amazing kids. I also love being outdoors hunting and camping. I am an avid archer and love to bow hunt and have recently discovered a love for riding electric skateboards and motorcycles. I am also a serious gear head and can often be found in the garage with a wrench in my hand.
Alex Knudsen
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Franciscan Skemp School of Nurse Anesthesia
University of Wisconsin Lacrosse MS Biology
University of Utah BA Biology
University of Utah BS Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Loudon County Hospital
Mayo Clinic Lacrosse Wisconsin
Utah Valley Hospital ICU
University of Utah ICU
Give me some space outside. It is my refuge. Coaching NICA, riding my bike up a lung busting hill, attempting to rock climb, keeping my head above water while kayaking and keeping my kids off screens.
Anesthesia is rad. I love being able to help patients and their families feel comfortable during tense moments. There is nothing like seeing someone coming in nervous and helping them leave happy and healthy.
Ryan Larsen
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Samuel Merritt University School of Nurse Anesthesia
University of Utah Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Utah Valley University Associate of Science Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jordan Valley Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Roseville Hospital
University of Utah Hospital MICU/CCU
Utah is an awesome place to live! I love being able to enjoy the outdoor sports so close to home. I enjoy just hanging out with my family. Riding my mountain bike solo or with my kids, being at a lake water skiing and surfing, and watching my kids play sports.
I truly enjoy helping patients have a better surgical experience by providing anesthesia! I love getting to work with awesome Dental and Medical providers, their office staff, and my colleagues at Cloud 9.
Brady Layton
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Barry University, Master of Science In Anesthesiology
Weber State University, BSN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain Anesthesia, Ogden
Mckay Dee Hospital ICU, Ogden
My wife and I have been married for ten years and we have one son. I love spending time with my family. We spend our time backpacking, hiking, and doing pretty much anything outdoors. I also enjoy reading a good book.
Anesthesia has been a unique and rewarding profession. I enjoy the opportunity I have to meet new people and work with other healthcare providers to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
Tyler Leifson
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, Bachelors in Nursing
Baylor College of Medicine, Masters of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
WORK EXPERIENCE
RN, Cardiovascular ICU, Utah Valley Medical Center
CRNA, Banner Gateway Medical Cente
CRNA, Lone Peak Anesthesia
CRNA, Utah Ketamine Clinic
I was born and raised in Utah. My wife Ashli and I have 5 kids (Tayt, Grady, Graham, Briggs, and Quinn). I enjoy DIY projects around the house and spending time outdoors camping, hunting, and hiking. I enjoy watching baseball and football and spending time with my family.
I love practicing the art of anesthesia and helping people through their procedures safely and comfortably.
Trevor Page
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Excela Health School of Anesthesia
Saint Vincent College MS, Latrobe PA
University of Utah BS Exercise and Sports science.
Weber State University, ASN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mountain View Medical Center, Mesa AZ
Anesthesia Associates, St Rose Dominican Hospital system, Henderson NV
LDS HOSPITAL Cardiac ICU, SLC UT
I have been married for 32 years. I have three daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. My free time is spent with family both immediate and extended. Time with my wife, daughters and grandsons (the sons-in law are ok too) is what makes life worth living. As a family, we enjoy exercising, vacationing and watching college football (Go Utes!). We also enjoy looking for new and fun activities to bring us closer as a family.
Every patient deserves the best anesthesia experience possible. I enjoy trying to perfect the art of anesthesia by providing the patient with a safe, comfortable and stress free experience.
Blake Pulver
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
St. Vincent College/Excella Health School of Anesthesia
Weber State University, BSN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain Anesthesia, Ogden, Utah
Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professionals, Fort Collins, CO
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM
My wife and four kids are my favorite things in the world. I love doing anything with them. I also enjoy anything that keeps me outside. My favorite activities are mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and hunting. I live in Morgan, Utah, and enjoy living in a small town.
Anesthesia is often stressful for people, and I enjoy being able to make it a more pleasant experience for my patients. Every day in anesthesia is different and unique, which I really like.
Ben Rabe
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Weber State University Nursing and Spanish Degrees
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute
I grew up right here in Layton Utah and I am proud to have been able to return to practice anesthesia and contribute to the betterment of our community. I enjoy everything outdoors but more than anything I love being with my family and spending time with them.
I strive to provide the best possible care to every single one of my patients and I strive to make their surgical experience as positive as I can by using the best and safest possible anesthesia practices. I enjoy providing anesthesia so that my patients can have the best possible outcomes to their procedures. I am blessed to work with the best professionals in the Medical and Dental communities in this great state of Utah.
Shane Syme
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)
EDUCATION
Samuel Merritt University School of Nurse Anesthesia, MSN, Oakland, CA
Weber State University, BSN, Ogden, UT 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain Anesthesia, Ogden Regional Medical Center , Ogden, UT
Anesthesia Associates, St Rose Dominican Hospital system, Henderson, NV
SMU, Oakland, CA
LDS Hospital, CCU, Salt Lake, UT
I love hanging out with my family doing pretty much anything. I played every sport religiously growing up like I was going to be a professional athlete. I’ve moved on to pickle ball, coaching my 2 boys, and yelling at the TV during games even though my wife tells me that they can’t hear me. I love coaching my kids just as much as I enjoy playing.
Anesthesia is fun and challenging. I love it. I like being able to create an environment that allows the doctor and staff to do really good work while I focus on keeping the patient safe and comfortable.
Jill Fuller
BILLING
I am from West Weber where I live with my husband and two daughters. I have worked in the dental field for 18 years. In my spare time I travel all over the state of Utah and surrounding states with my daughters showing livestock. We raise lambs and goats that we show at jackpots and county and state fairs. When we are not competing with our animals, we love spending time together camping, especially in Yellowstone. I also love to sew and piece quilts and bake delicious treats for my family and friends.
Shay Phipps
BILLING
I'm a super active and adventurous person. Married with two adorable kids and two fur babies! I enjoy overland adventures in our Jeep, paddle boarding, hiking, and playing sports like softball, basketball and golf. If I could afford a farm I would totally have a horse and some goats! I have worked as a physical therapist assistant, a dental assistant and a bank teller. What I treasure most about life is being the best mother and wife I can be.
Bridget Tesch
OFFICE MANAGER
Most of our CRNA’s joke that I am the boss of Cloud Nine Sedation but really I’m the voice you hear on the other end of the phone. I feel lucky that I‘ve had the pleasure of working in the dental field for 25 years. I started in an orthodontic office at the young age of 19. Worked my way up to oral & maxillofacial surgery where I gained most of my experience. Following oral surgery, I enjoyed working in a pediatric dental office where I worked alongside a couple of our CRNAs. By night I am wife and mom to my husband and two children, a daughter and son. My car is a mobile locker room and most nights and weekends I can be found watching my children play sports. My favorite place to be is with my family preferably in Bear Lake. When I get time to myself I love to read.
Ashley Woodyat
MARKETING
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