Brittni

Brittni Suraci was born and raised in Hesperia, California. She graduated from Oak Hills High School in Oak Hills, California in 2014. Brittni moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 2015 to pursue her medical career. She attended Des Moines Area Community College and graduated with her Associate of Science with emphasis in Pre-Physician Assistant in May 2020. Brittni is currently a Junior at the University of Arizona working towards her degree in Biology.

Brittni joined Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa as a medical assistant in April 2022. Brittni has been working in the health care field since 2014 with experience in Pediatrics and Chiropractic. She is also very involved in the Cleft community and is an Ambassador for SmileTrain, a nonprofit organization that provides safe and quality cleft care to cleft affected children. Brittni was born with a Unilateral Cleft Lip which motivates her in her pursuit of becoming a care provider.

Brittni and her significant other, Amrit, have 2 cats (Jerry & Samantha) and a Siberian husky (Abby). In her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends, work on cars, play video games, art, and when she can, fly home to California to visit her family.

Nicole

Nicole Meiners was born and raised in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Carroll High School in 2013. Nicole went to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family Services. Nicole joined the Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa as a medical assistant in March of 2022. Nicole has always been passionate at helping and caring for others. She has experience in childcare as well as chiropractic care. When not at work, Nicole spends time volunteering at Huxley Fire and Rescue, where her husband is a volunteer firefighter. In addition, Nicole enjoys time working in the flowerbeds surrounding her home and advocates for the native plants and pollinators. Nicole also spends time dabbling in various art and fabric mediums.