Meet Our Providers
We're Passionate About Children's Health
Meet our team of dedicated providers and learn more about their unique approach to pediatric medicine.
Our pediatrics team provides comprehensive care for children from birth to adolescence. We understand that every child is unique, and we tailor our treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient. In addition to general pediatrics, we also offer services such as immunizations, sports physicals, and well-child visits. Our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that will keep your child healthy and happy.
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Teresa R. Blaskovich, MD, FAAP, is a Montana-native pediatrician who has been part of Children's Clinic since the fall of 2017, providing comprehensive care to children of all ages throughout Billings. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She is board certified in pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Blaskovich splits her time between both clinic locations throughout the week.
Dr. Blaskovich loves nearly every part of pediatrics. She has a particular fondness for the newborn rotation and caring for the youngest patients in the nursery, but she finds the variety of the job just as rewarding — from the challenge and interest of inpatient care to the connections she builds working with teens and through women's health visits. That range keeps the work fresh for her, and it shows in how comfortable she is with patients at every age and stage, from a newborn's first days to the teenage years.
Families describe visits with Dr. Blaskovich as thorough, personal, and unhurried. Parents often mention that she never seems rushed, even during a packed day, and that they feel confident in the quality of care she provides for their kids. One mother whose three children have all seen Dr. Blaskovich for more than seven years described her as amazing, helpful, and understanding at every visit — the kind of long-term trust that tends to build family by family, year after year.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Blaskovich is an outdoor enthusiast who tries to spend as much time as possible outside with her son. She's an avid mountain biker and cross-country skier, and true to her Montana roots, she rarely goes more than 30 days without a visit to one of the state's natural hot springs.
That same warmth and steadiness carries into the exam room, where families across Billings have come to know Dr. Blaskovich as a trusted, unhurried partner in their children's care — whether they're coming in for a routine check-up or something that needs a closer look.
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Dr. Kyle T. Bodley, DO, FAAP, has been partnering with families at Children's Clinic and compassionately caring for their children since 2011. He is board certified in pediatrics and completed his medical training at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by his pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
From the start of his career, Dr. Bodley knew pediatrics was where his heart belonged. He was drawn to the specialty because it gives him the incredible opportunity to watch children grow, learn and thrive and to build long-lasting relationships with the families he serves. He loves being part of milestones big and small — from a newborn's first check-up through the exciting (and sometimes challenging) teenage years — and helping guide both kids and parents with thoughtful, individualized care. It's not uncommon for him to see the same families for a decade or more, and he takes real pride in walking alongside them at every stage.
Patients and families often describe Dr. Bodley as caring, trustworthy, funny and easy-going. His relaxed style instantly puts kids at ease, and his warm sense of humor helps make appointments comfortable and even fun. Dr. Bodley believes that strong relationships with families are the foundation of excellent pediatric care, and he takes time to listen, answer questions, and make sure families feel supported and heard — often going the extra mile, whether that's a personal call to check in after a rough night or simply making sure no question goes unanswered.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Bodley is a devoted husband and father who loves being active with his family. He enjoys skiing the slopes, hiking scenic trails, boating, and hitting the golf course — all while cheering on his three boys as they compete in an array of sports. You'll often find him on the sidelines, enthusiastically supporting his boys and attempting (with good humor) to refrain from coaching.
Dr. Bodley is approachable, community-minded, and genuinely delighted when he sees his patients outside the clinic — whether at school events, playgrounds, or around town. His connection to the Billings community and his commitment to families make him a trusted partner in your child's health and well-being.
Currently not accepting new patients
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Gordon C. Collett, MD, FAAP, is an experienced pediatrician at the Children's Clinic. Dr. Collett grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah in 1982 and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah Medical School in 1986. Dr. Collett went on to complete both his internship and residency at the University of Missouri in 1989. Dr. Collett has been a part of the Children's Clinic since 1989. He is proud to partner with children and their families throughout the community, providing care to help ensure they grow up happy and healthy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Jessyca Cripps, MD
Pediatrician
Jessyca Cripps
Pediatrician
Jessyca Cripps, MD, MPH, recently completed her pediatric residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and joins Children's Clinic in September 2026. She earned her medical degree at Texas Tech University HSC School of Medicine and holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Northwestern University. Dr. Cripps is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association.
Dr. Cripps's path into pediatrics was, in her words, a natural progression — the result of years spent babysitting throughout childhood and nannying her way through college. Paired with the "infectious joy and energy" of kids, choosing pediatrics as a career felt like a no-brainer to her. Colleagues, families, and attendings tend to describe Dr. Cripps as thorough, compassionate, approachable, and a strong communicator. She works to put the individual patient and family at the center of every decision — taking time to listen and being direct and honest even in difficult conversations while keeping warmth and empathy front and center. Shared decision-making is central to how she practices.
Clinically, Dr. Cripps has interests in infant feeding and growth (including failure to thrive), preventive care, follow-up care for NICU and other high-risk newborns, and helping families navigate the social determinants of health that shape a child's ability to thrive. Lactation and infant feeding run through both her academic work and her clinical practice, and she is currently working toward her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential.
Outside the clinic, most of Dr. Cripps's time is spent with her husband, their two boys, and what she cheerfully calls their "plethora of dogs." The family loves getting outside — hiking, camping, exploring somewhere new — and they are foodies who count it a small miracle that their toddler is an adventurous eater who will try new places right along with them. When she isn't with her family, she's usually reading — as she puts it, "the library also hates to see me coming." As both a pediatrician and a mom, Dr. Cripps aims to be a trusted resource families can turn to at every stage of their child's growth and development.
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Danielle R. Gillaspie, DNP — known to patients and colleagues simply as Dani — is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who joined Children's Clinic in October 2022 to help launch the practice's integrated behavioral health services. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State University in 2017 and spent several years as a registered nurse at Billings Clinic, working in both oncology and pediatrics, before returning to MSU to complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2021.
She then worked as an outpatient pediatric psychiatric nurse practitioner at Shodair Children's Hospital, gaining focused experience in pediatric mental health before bringing that expertise to Children's Clinic.
Dani provides psychiatric and mental health specialty care to kids and teens throughout Billings, with a role centered on medication management for mental health conditions and connecting families to counselors and therapists in the community when additional support is needed. As one of the providers helping bring dedicated psychiatric care directly into a general pediatric practice, she plays a key role in making mental health support feel like a natural, accessible part of a child's overall care, rather than a separate service families have to seek out on their own. She works exclusively out of the West End clinic location and also sees patients through telemedicine, extending mental health care to families across Montana who might not otherwise have easy access to a pediatric specialist in this area.
Beyond her clinical work, Dani stays connected to the next generation of nurses. She teaches nursing students at Montana State University the fundamentals of bedside care in the hospital setting, passing along the same clinical foundation that shaped her own path from bedside RN to nurse practitioner.
Outside the clinic, Dani's household is kept in good humor by her golden retriever, Elvis, who she says reminds her every day not to take life too seriously. She also keeps a small collection of houseplants that she jokes she merely pretends to know how to care for — a hobby that, like her patients, rewards patience and a fair amount of trial and error.
That combination of clinical depth and everyday warmth is what Dani brings to Children's Clinic's youngest patients: steady, specialized care from someone who understands both the science and the humanity behind pediatric mental health.
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD
Pediatrician
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Tanya D. Jagodzinski, MD, FAAP — known to families and colleagues simply as "Dr. Jags" — is a board certified pediatrician who has been caring for newborns through teenagers at Children's Clinic since 2007. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin, followed by a two-year fellowship in primary care research. Dr. Jags sees patients at both clinic locations, though you'll find her most often at the West End.
Dr. Jags found her way to pediatrics during medical school, where her rotations revealed both the joy and humor kids bring to every encounter and the preventive, education-focused culture that defines the specialty. That combination — real fun in the work, paired with the chance to help families stay ahead of problems rather than just react to them — is what has kept her drawn to the field for nearly two decades.
Families describe Dr. Jags as thoughtful, caring, and thorough, and it shows in the loyalty she's built over the years. One longtime patient family recently shared that they've trusted her with all three of their boys for nearly a decade, and that even their kids' teachers have mentioned they bring their kids to Dr. Jags and commented on how much they think of her. Parents often note that she asks all the right questions at every visit — a habit that reflects how seriously she takes each child's overall well-being, not just the concern that brought them in that day.
Clinically, Dr. Jags has particular interests in sports medicine and infectious disease. After completing her residency, she spent two years as a primary care research fellow at the University of Wisconsin, gaining hands-on experience in epidemiology and evidence-based care that continues to inform how she practices today. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been active in its Montana chapter for years, recently completing a term as MT AAP president — advocating statewide for children's healthcare needs alongside pediatricians from across Montana.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Jags grew up on a ranch near Rhame, North Dakota, and still returns often to visit her parents there with her husband and three children. When she's not outdoors with her family, she's usually unwinding with a good cup of coffee and a work of historical fiction.
Nick Larsen, MD
Pediatrician
Nick Larsen, MD
Pediatrician
Nick Larsen, MD, is a board certified pediatrician who joined Children's Clinic in October 2024, providing comprehensive care to children of all ages throughout Billings. Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Larsen completed his undergraduate degree, MBA, medical degree, and pediatric residency all in the Midwest before making the move to Montana.
He earned his medical degree from Creighton University and completed his pediatric residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and rotates between both the downtown and West End clinic locations, seeing patients from newborns through teens.
Dr. Larsen was drawn to pediatrics by how quickly kids change and grow — watching a patient go from infancy to adulthood, he says, is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. He also values the partnership that comes with pediatric care, working alongside parents as much as with the child in front of him, since a family's involvement is often just as important as anything that happens in the exam room.
Clinically, Dr. Larsen has particular interests in weight management, sports medicine, and newborn care — a combination that lets him support families through some of the more common, ongoing challenges of childhood alongside the acute concerns that bring most families into the clinic.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Larsen is an outdoorsman through and through. He spends much of his free time hunting, golfing, and skiing, and makes the most of everything Montana has to offer with his wife and child.
Chelsea Lundgren, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsea Lundgren, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsea R. Lundgren, CRNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Children's Clinic, where she leads the practice's Adolescent Health program. A Pennsylvania native, Chelsea earned her nurse practitioner degree from Frontier Nursing University in 2021. She brings prior nurse practitioner experience in endocrinology and psychiatry to her work with teens, and joined Children's Clinic in September 2024 to provide comprehensive care primarily to patients ages 12 and up.
Chelsea was drawn to adolescent medicine for a specific reason: teenagers, in her experience, are often thoughtful, inquisitive, and genuinely motivated to better understand their own health and well-being. She loves coming alongside patients during the stage of life when they're starting to take ownership of their wellness, and she brings real energy to helping them ask good questions and make informed decisions.
Patient education and advocacy are at the heart of how Chelsea practices. She works hard to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing whatever's on their mind — without fear of judgment. That commitment shows up in small but meaningful ways — like taking the extra time to make sure both a teenage patient and their parent walk away truly understanding the plan of care, not just hearing it. Her clinical interests span both physical and mental health, with a particular focus on guiding teens through the challenges of adolescence and empowering them to become confident advocates for their own care. At the foundation of it all is her belief that strong, trusting relationships are what carry kids successfully into healthy adulthood.
Outside the clinic, Chelsea spends as much time outdoors as she can with her husband and four children, exploring Montana together as a family. When she's not outside, you might find her with a book in hand, at her pottery wheel, playing guitar, or rolling out a yoga mat.
Whether a family is bringing in a 12-year-old for a first adolescent visit or working through more complex teen health questions, Chelsea is the kind of provider who makes those visits feel safe and worthwhile — for the patient and the parent. Her steady, patient-centered approach makes her a trusted partner for families navigating these formative years.
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
nurse Practitioner
Megan M. Poser, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Children's Clinic, where she has been partnering with families since 2022. A Billings native, Megan earned her nursing degree from Montana State University and worked as a nurse on the pediatric floor and in the pediatric intensive care unit at St. Vincent Healthcare. She then earned her nurse practitioner degree from Gonzaga University and has worked in outpatient pediatrics since 2016. Megan is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and sees patients from newborns through young adults.
Megan's path into healthcare started early. She grew up watching her mother work as a nurse practitioner. She babysat throughout childhood and nannied her way through college, and over those years she came to recognize what would become the core of her career: being around children, she'll tell you, is pure joy.
What Megan loves most about her work is caring for the family as a whole. She takes time to understand not just a child's health needs but the family they're growing up in — getting to know parents and siblings, running into families out in the community, and following children from infancy through their young adult years. Many of the patients she sees today she has watched grow up, and those long-term relationships are the part of her practice she values most. Parents often mention that visits with her never feel rushed — she takes the time to answer every question, and kids tend to feel at ease with her right away.
Clinically, Megan is drawn to the challenge of caring for children with complex needs — whether that's medical complexity, mental health concerns, or chronic conditions like obesity. Helping a child reach their full potential, especially when the path there is complicated, is some of the most rewarding work she does.
Outside the clinic, Megan is mom to her own two growing kids — most recently cheering on her daughter at swim meets, where her daughter has found a real passion this year. The rest of her family time is spent at parks, libraries, and just about anywhere outdoors: running, hiking, biking, boating, and exploring Montana. Whether at home or in the exam room, Megan brings the same steady warmth to every interaction — making her a trusted partner for the families who have chosen her.
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
David D. Standish, MD, FAAP, is a board certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who has been part of Children's Clinic since 1989, providing comprehensive care to children of all ages throughout Billings, Montana. He earned his undergraduate degree from Creighton University in 1982 and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1986, then completed his internship and residency at Phoenix Hospital in 1989. He works mainly out of the West End clinic location, seeing patients from newborns through teens.
Dr. Standish grew up in Big Timber and Billings, and he's spent nearly four decades practicing pediatrics in the community he calls home. That kind of longevity shows in the trust he's built with families over the years. One patient family recently mentioned they've been coming to Children's Clinic for decades and Dr. Standish has been part of that same steady continuity of care since the beginning. It's the kind of dependable, long-term presence in Billings that's hard to come by.
Families often describe Dr. Standish as straightforward and informative — the kind of provider who sends you home with real answers, not just reassurance. One mother of three, a patient family for 17 years, called him a blessing to have in her children's corner, noting that visits always end with the answers her family needs. Others echo that same sense of plainspoken trust that comes from decades of consistent, dependable care.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Standish is a devoted husband, father of two, and proud grandfather. His biggest passion outside of pediatrics is flying. He's a licensed pilot who spent five years building his own plane on nights and weekends, finally finishing the project in 2003 — a Lancair IV four-seat speedster capable of flying above 20,000 feet at speeds up to 300 knots. He still enjoys piloting his family to vacation destinations whenever he gets the chance.
That same combination of precision and hands-on dedication shows up in how Dr. Standish practices medicine. Whether he's explaining a diagnosis or troubleshooting a tricky case, families know they can count on him for a clear, honest answer and the kind of care that's kept Billings families coming back for decades.
Marissa Yepez, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Marissa Yepez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Marissa M. Yepez, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Children's Clinic, where she has been partnering with families since January 2023. A Texas native, Marissa earned her nursing degree from Texas A&M University and worked as a registered nurse in an interventional cardiac unit and a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit before earning her nurse practitioner degree from Texas State University. She has worked in outpatient pediatrics since 2019. Marissa rotates between both Children's Clinic locations, seeing patients from newborns through teens.
Marissa's path to pediatrics started early. Her mother ran an in-home daycare, and growing up in a large extended family meant she was surrounded by kids from the start. She knew by high school that she wanted to work with children, and she has since built her career around one of the parts of the job she loves most: forming long-term relationships with families and watching children grow and develop over the years.
Families describe Marissa as caring, understanding, knowledgeable, and approachable. She takes the time to listen to concerns and answer questions thoroughly, so families leave every visit feeling heard and supported. One family who's been coming to Children's Clinic for nearly three decades recently praised Marissa for that same quality — taking the time to teach and explain, and for being patient and professional at every visit.
Clinically, Marissa particularly enjoys caring for preschool-aged children, a stage she finds full of imaginative play, growing independence, and endless curiosity. She also has a strong interest in dermatology, drawn to how much it continues to challenge and expand her knowledge. Families may not realize that Marissa is also certified to place Nexplanon implants and can counsel on birth control options — one of several ways she supports teens and their families through more sensitive conversations.
Outside the clinic, Marissa loves nearly anything outdoors — rockhounding, fishing, backpacking, and hiking with family and friends fill much of her free time. Whatever the visit, Marissa's approach stays the same: explain things clearly, welcome every question, and help each family find the plan that's right for their child.
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Pediatrician
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Kathleen M. Yapuncich, MD, FAAP — known to families simply as "Dr. Kate" — is a seasoned pediatrician at Children's Clinic, bringing over two decades of experience to the care of kids and teens. She is board certified in pediatrics, earned her medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine in 1997, and completed her pediatric residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 2000. After serving communities in Wyoming and Minnesota for years, Dr. Kate joined Children's Clinic in 2018 and now sees patients at both clinic locations.
Dr. Kate was drawn to pediatrics because she believes there's no field of medicine where preventive care has a more meaningful outcome, and she has found parents to be some of the most engaged partners a provider could ask for. She especially loves building long-term relationships with families and watching them grow in size and number over the years — it's not uncommon for her patients to genuinely look forward to their visits, a sign of the trust those relationships are built on.
Dr. Kate aims to be respectful of families' time and point of view, taking a practical approach to care and stepping in medically only when it's truly indicated. Parents often mention how she takes the time to listen to their concerns and works through problems together with them, rather than handing down a one-size-fits-all answer. Having spent much of her earlier career at a large medical facility, she also brings valuable experience recognizing rare and unusual conditions, helping get patients to the right care more efficiently when something beyond routine needs arises.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kate jokingly calls herself a "jack of all trades, master of none," though her family and patients would likely disagree. Ranching is her other vocation, where she and her family focus on sustainable, conservation-minded practices. She describes herself as solar-powered, often up before dawn to feed and care for livestock with her husband, and needs plenty of time outdoors to feel like herself. Together, they are parents to four children and proud grandparents to nine grandchildren.
Dr. Kate brings the kind of perspective that comes from years of experience, paired with the warmth of someone who's still genuinely happy to see any kid, any time. Families who've been with her for years know her as a steady, trusted partner in their children's health — and that's exactly how she likes it.
Currently not accepting new patients
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Shannon S. Yonts, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician who has been providing comprehensive care to kids of all ages at Children's Clinic since 2012. A native Montanan who grew up on a farm and ranch near Culbertson, Dr. Yonts earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Yonts was drawn to pediatrics for the chance to focus on preventive medicine — the opportunity to work alongside families and help children build a healthy foundation for life. She finds genuine joy in the energy kids bring to every encounter, and that feeling clearly goes both ways: one grandmother recently shared that her grandson woke up the morning after his appointment asking to go back and see Dr. Yonts again. The long-term relationships she's built with patients and their families have become her favorite part of the work. It's a privilege, she'll tell you, to watch children grow up and to walk with families through the many stages of childhood.
At every visit, Dr. Yonts strives to truly listen to patients and their families, so they feel heard and supported. Her goal is for families to know that their concerns matter and that together, they can find the best solution.
One of the things Dr. Yonts is most proud of professionally is the Children's Clinic's longstanding involvement with Reach Out and Read, a program she was instrumental in bringing to the practice, as well as its relationship with the Billings Public Library. Reading plays a foundational role in early childhood development, and she's passionate about encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning in every child who comes through her door. Since its launch, Children's Clinic providers have given out over 75,000 books through the Reach Out and Read program.
Outside of work, Dr. Yonts spends most of her time with her husband and their three boys, who in her words "keep life busy and full of joy." She also enjoys reading and running — though as she jokes, "not fast, just for fun." Whether at the clinic or with a book in hand, Dr. Yonts brings the same steady warmth and curiosity to every part of her life — exactly what makes her such a trusted partner for the families she serves.
Currently not accepting new patients
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified Lactation Consultant
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified lactation consultant
Biography
Lesli Gould, IBCLC, is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), a professionally trained health care provider specializing in education and clinical management of breastfeeding.
Children's Clinic Location
At the Children's Clinic in Billings, Montana, she helps new parents at every stage of their breastfeeding journey. Lesli works closely with the Children's Clinic doctors and parents to help facilitate the breastfeeding relationship between parent and baby. This includes monitoring the progress of breastmilk production, milk transfer and infant feeding, and weight management.
Breastfeeding Support
Lesli supports parents with any breastfeeding challenges that may arise, such as latching and positioning difficulties, poor infant weight gain, or pain with breastfeeding. She provides education on lactation so parents can feel confident and prepared, and can also help to develop a feeding plan. Breastfeeding support is available to all Children's Clinic families. Lesli welcomes new patients to the practice and looks forward to partnering with them as they navigate breastfeeding.