Dr. Kastens is originally from Denver, Colorado and moved to Houston, Texas in January 2019. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Northern Colorado where she played volleyball and was an Academic All-American. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado. After dental school, she completed an AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency) in Hilo, Hawaii where she worked at a community health clinic. She is a compassionate and concerned dentist who truly values building relationships with her patients.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and family, hiking, traveling, volleyball and trying new restaurants. To give back to the community, she has provided free dental care to people in need in Hawaii, Colorado, and on a dental mission trip to Guatemala.  Dr. Kastens is Invisalign certified, a member of the American Dental Association and was an active member of the Colorado Dental Association.