Nayha studied a degree in Biology before pursuing her optometry degree from which she qualified in 2007.  She has previously held a position at The University of Manchester as a Tutor/Practitioner and worked in the hospital sector.  She has been with Jane Smellie Opticians since December 2009.  Nayha enjoys travelling and scuba diving.

Alex graduated in July 2010 after undertaking a four year Master of Optometry degree course at The University of Manchester.  Her training included a year working in a large, thriving, independent practice in Hereford and at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.  Since qualifying Alex went back to Hereford to work in the independent sector before moving closer to home and joining the team at Jane Smellie Opticians in January 2011.  Having left her home town of Leeds, West Yorkshire, Alex has now settled in Chester.

Ian qualified from the University of Bradford in 2001. He then moved to Edinburgh and gained experience in a busy high street practice and in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.  He has been in the North West since 2003 working mainly for independent opticians and joined the Jane Smellie team in January 2012.  Ian is the only male in the company so far! He enjoys skiing and is a 2^nd Dan black belt in Ju Jitsu.