General Info

On a personal note, family is extremely important to me. I have a 1 year old boy and a 3 year old boy. If you ever need a laugh, just ask me what Logan and Jackson have been up to, or more often into. I have been in Texas for over 20 years now and practicing Audiology for over 12. I was born and raised up in a very small town in Ohio where my parents were healthcare providers. Growing up I spent a good deal of time with my mother and father at the assisted living home they ran. I grew very close to the residents and caregivers and I believe it was this experience that instilled within me the desire to help others as a profession. I graduated from the University of North Texas with honors and did extensive research on the effects of certain drugs on the auditory system. This research spanned 2 years and has been published in several medical journals. Aural rehabilitation and tinnitus are two of my true passions. I have also done extensive research in the area of tinnitus and tinnitus rehabilitation training. In my aural rehabilitation groups I focus on realistic expectations of hearing aids. I often hear a patient state that they “don’t want to hear background noise”. While this statement is true for EVERYONE, we can’t eliminate a sound with hearing aids. My goal is to help people hear as close to normal as possible.