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Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center: Boise

Your ears affect more than your hearing and balance—they affect your quality of life. At Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance, we’re here to help. As the region's most comprehensive audiology and vestibular rehabilitation provider, we care for adults and children with services such as tinnitus testing and treatment, hearing tests, cochlear implants, hearing aid evaluation, central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) testing and treatment, and rehabilitation and support groups. We also offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment of speech and language delays and disorders resulting from hearing impairment. We'll educate and train parents, and consult with schools, when appropriate.

Hearing Aid Services
Our team works with state-of-the-art hearing aid technology to improve your hearing and your life. Our doctors of audiology will work closely with you to find the best hearing aids for your hearing loss, your listening needs, and your lifestyle. Our hearing aids can even connect to your smart phone to allow you to control them from your phone, listen to music, and significantly improve your ability to hear while on the phone. We also offer extensive follow-up services to ensure you're receiving the most benefit from your hearing aids, along with improved quality of life. 

We work hard to keep our prices as affordable as possible and take pride in being one of the most affordable options in the region. We also offer zero-interest financing to help you get the best technology appropriate for your needs. If you have trouble affording hearing aids, we can help! As a not-for-profit, we offer multiple charitable-care options.

Balance and Vestibular Services
Our balance and vestibular services include evaluations and treatment for conditions such as vertigo, light-headed dizziness, and motion sensitivity; as well as assessment and treatment for people who have disequilibrium, a history of falls, or have a fear of falling. This may include patients recovering from a stroke, joint replacement, or those with Parkinson’s disease.

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Services and Procedures

Providers

  • Joshua A. Barnes, SLP

    Joshua A. Barnes, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Joshua Barnes, SLP has professional interests in aural rehabilitation, literacy, and auditory processing delays, with both pediatric and adult populations. He earned his master's degree in speech-language pathology from Idaho State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jenna M. Bradley, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Jenna Bradley, AuD, CCC-A has special interests in adult diagnostics and amplification, as well as cochlear implant rehabilitation. She has research experience in noise acceptability criteria used by persons with hearing loss. 

    Jenna earned her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in Spanish from Idaho State University, and her doctor of audiology from San Diego State University. During her schooling, Dr. Bradley received the Outstanding Student Achievement Award for the College of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Samantha J. Brumbach, AuD

    Samantha J. Brumbach, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Samantha Brumbach, AuD has professional interest in cochlear implant rehabilitation, pediatric and adult diagnostics, pediatric and adult amplification and central auditory processing disorder. She has research experience in several areas including studying the effects of cardiovascular disease risk factors on the hearing system and in developing tools to assist in testing children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

    Samantha received her doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Colorado Boulder and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. She completed her doctoral fellowship at St. Luke’s Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Corinne K. Coleman, AuD

    Corinne K. Coleman, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Corinne Coleman, AuD received her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Brigham Young University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Utah State University. During her graduate work, she completed an emphasis in listening and spoken language and pediatric audiology focusing on enhancing collaboration efforts between audiologists, speech-language pathologists and deaf-education professionals in order to better facilitate the success of every child with hearing loss across the age spectrum. Her research centered on counseling behaviors in audiologists including missed opportunities and patient-centered care was published in Seminars in Hearing. Her doctoral externship in Kentucky fostered a passion for assisting pediatric populations in rural areas; she is thrilled to be able to do the same in her home state. 

    Dr. Coleman is currently a member of the advisory committee for the National Technical Resource Center for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs (EDHI) to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their full potential by working to improve EHDI systems of care. 

    Originally from Idaho, Dr. Coleman loves spending time in nature, biking and paddle boarding. She is an avid athlete and loves playing basketball, ultimate Frisbee and competing in triathlons. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Alison L. Faber, AuD

    Alison L. Faber, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Alison Faber, AuD has professional interests in pediatric and adult diagnostics, auditory evoked potentials, amplification, and cochlear implants. She also serves as an audiology consultant for the Idaho Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (Idaho Sound Beginnings) where she assists and provides training to hospitals regarding their newborn hearing screening programs.

    Alison earned her bachelor's degree in communicative disorders from the University of Alabama and her doctorate in audiology from Central Michigan University. She completed her residency at Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • April L. Fagerson, AuD

    April L. Fagerson, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    April Fagerson, AuD is the program manager for audiology at St. Luke's. In addition to her administrative work, she enjoys helping patients who have concerns with tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, and poor balance.

    Dr. Fagerson earned her bachelor's degree in speech pathology and audiology from Washington State University, where she also earned her master's degree in audiology. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Salus University.

    In her free time, Dr. Fagerson loves to travel and spend time with her husband and two sons. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jill R. Galanter, DPT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Jill Galanter, PT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and works to help people with dizziness and balance problems. She enjoys working as a team member of St. Luke's Outpatient Brain Injury Program and has prior experience in acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and home health physical therapy. She has a certification of competency in both vestibular rehabilitation and cervicogenic dizziness. 

    Jill received her master's degree and certificate in physical therapy from Duke University and her post-professional doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Dana K. Gladd, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Dana Gladd, AuD, CCC-A, AIB-CVAM has professional interest in vestibular testing, adult and pediatric diagnostics, hearing aids, tinnitus, and cochlear implant rehabilitation. She has research experience in several areas including the effects of noise on workplace environments, galvanic vestibular stimulation, and cochlear implants. She earned her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and her doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She completed her doctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Dayna A. Huntwork, PT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Dayna Huntwork, PT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation. She has received certificates of competency in vestibular rehabilitation and pediatric vestibular rehabilitation, and is an American Physical Therapy Association-certified clinical instructor. Dayna provides treatment for patients with dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues; and works with patients through St. Luke’s Outpatient Brain Injury program. She also has experience in orthopedics and acute care.

    Dayna earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from Idaho State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Gayle A. Hynes, PT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Gayle Hynes, PT is the physical therapy program manager for the Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center. She specializes in vestibular rehabilitation. Gayle has completed certifications in vestibular rehabilitation from Emory University, and is a member of the Vestibular Disorders Association. She works closely with a team of vestibular audiologists and physical therapists to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Tyler L. Jepson, PT

    Tyler L. Jepson, PT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Tyler Jepson, PT is board certified in geriatrics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and has experience in a variety of outpatient settings. He has worked in a variety of specialties, including vestibular, balance, neurological, and orthopedic disorders. He also works with sports and work related injuries.

    Tyler earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of North Dakota, and has taught at Boise State University, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Carrington College, and Idaho State University-Meridian.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Susan S. Jones, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Susie Jones, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She earned her master's degree from Idaho State University and has experience in both pediatric and adult communication disorders. She has extended training in aural rehabilitation and treatment of auditory processing delays, and is a certified listening and spoken language specialist. Susie is a founding member of Idaho Hands and Voices, a member of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, and past board member of Idaho Sound Beginnings.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Lynne M. Margolis, DPT

    Physical Therapy

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Brenda B. Mecier, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Brenda Mecier, AuD, CCC-A specializes in adult hearing device fittings and vestibular testing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her master’s degree from Utah State University. She earned her clinical doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Florida, and holds the certificate of clinical competence (CCC) in audiology with the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Brenda has served on the Idaho Speech and Hearing Services board and has supervised Idaho State University audiology students during clinical rotations.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Sarah J. Mooseau, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Sarah Mooseau, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA has professional interest in adult diagnostics and amplification services.

    Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and her doctorate from the University of Tenessee, Knoxville. She completed her fellowship at VA Medical Center in San Francisco.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Karrie A. Pargman, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Karrie Pargman, AuD, F-AAA has professional interest in cochlear implants, evoked potentials, assessment of hearing loss, and hearing aids for adults and children. She has research experience in speech-evoked auditory brainstem response testing for diagnosis of auditory processing disorders.

    Dr. Pargman earned her doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Utah and her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Vermont.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jenna H. Sellers, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Jenna H. Sellers, AuD focuses on cochlear implant rehabilitation, evoked potentials, and pediatric evaluation and rehabilitation. She has unique research experience in several areas including the use of cochlear implants together with hearing aids and hearing loss in the percussionist population. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Louisville and her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. She was a clinical fellow for one year at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona before joining Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Kristie O. Smith, AuD

    Kristie O. Smith, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Kristie Smith, AuD has professional interests in adult and pediatric diagnostics, amplification, auditory evoked potentials, and vestibular diagnostic evaluations.

    Kristie earned her bachelor's degree in speech pathology and audiology from Idaho State University, and her doctorate in audiology from A.T. Still University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jessica R. Stich-Hennen, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Jessica Stich-Hennen, AuD, PASC specializes in pediatric diagnostics and amplification, auditory osseointegrated implants (i.e. BAHA), Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) evaluations. Dr. Stich-Hennen works as the primary audiologist for the Idaho Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team. She serves on Idaho Hands & Voices (IDHV) Board, Idaho’s Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee and several committees for Idaho Speech Hearing Association (ISHA). 

    Dr. Stich-Hennen has given numerous professional presentations on various topics in pediatric audiology and co-authored a chapter in the EHDI e-book titled “Risk Monitoring for Delayed-Onset Hearing Loss.”

    Dr. Stich-Hennen earned her doctorate in audiology from Idaho State University and her bachelor's degree in business administration from North Dakota State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Tobie Strong, PT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Tobie Strong, PT, DPT, OCS specializes in vestibular rehabilitation, providing treatment for imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo. She has experience in outpatient orthopedics, with a particular interest in posture and movement dysfunction. She has a certification of competency in vestibular rehabilitation, is board certified in orthopedics, and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

    Tobie earned her degree in physical therapy from the University of New Mexico and her post-professional doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Theresa M. Trimarco, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Theresa Trimarco, AuD has professional interest in assessment of hearing loss and fitting hearing aids for adults. She earned bachelor’s degrees in speech pathology/audiology and Spanish from Marquette University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Central Michigan University. Before joining the Hearing and Balance Center, she worked for private practices and non-profit hearing centers in Chicago.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • April A. Ward, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    April Ward, AuD, is the director of Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center at St. Luke’s. In addition to her administrative work, Dr. Ward thoroughly enjoys working with patients to help identify why they are struggling with their hearing and identifying appropriate and effective treatment solutions.

    Dr. Ward earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Idaho State University, graduating summa cum laude. She also earned her master’s degree from ISU. She earned her clinical doctorate degree in audiology from A.T. Still University. Dr. Ward is currently affiliate faculty at Idaho State University, where she enjoys supporting future audiologists and teaching occasional classes.

    In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends and playing in a band where she sings and plays guitar, bass, and ukulele.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

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