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Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center: Fruitland

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

  • Deborah J. Baerlocher, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Debbie Baerlocher, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA is our clinic lead in pediatrics, focusing on evoked potentials, diagnostics, and amplification. She is coordinator of the newborn hearing screening program at St. Luke’s Meridian and serves on the team of consulting audiologists for the state Early Hearing and Detection program—Idaho Sound Beginnings—providing training to hospitals and physicians about newborn hearing screening and hearing loss. 

    Dr. Baerlocher earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Central Michigan University; her doctoral research project was published in the Journal of Educational Audiology.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • LeaAnna Baker, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    LeaAnna Baker, AuD, CCC-A has a special interest in implantable devices, evoked potentials, and assessment of hearing loss for adults and children. 

    Dr. Baker earned her bachelor's degree in speech science technology from Northern Arizona University and her doctorate in audiology from East Tennessee State University. Dr. Baker completed her doctoral externship in Cheyenne at a private practice that specializes in diagnostic evaluations for adults and pediatrics and cochlear implant services.

    In her free time, Dr. Baker spends time camping and hiking with her family. 

    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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     

  • Kaitlyn C. Goetz, PT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Kaitlyn Goetz PT, DPT is a vestibular physical therapist who treats a variety of conditions involving dizziness and imbalance. She holds an advanced physical therapy certification from the American Institute of Balance. 

    Kaitlyn earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the College of Idaho and her doctor of physical therapy degree from Idaho State University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time being active and in the outdoors with activities such as hiking and camping. She also likes reading and looks forward to cooking/baking for her friends and family.

  • Samuel N. Peterson, AuD

    Audiology

    Biography

    Sam Peterson AuD, F-AAA earned his bachelor’s degree in zoology from Idaho State University, where he also earned his doctorate degree in audiology. He completed his doctoral externship in southern New Mexico at a private practice that specializes in diagnostic audiometric testing for adults and children, hearing aid assessment and fitting, and ear wax removal. While in graduate school, Dr. Peterson’s capstone project focused on techniques for better assessing middle ear function, to assist in more accurate identification and treatment of middle ear disorders.

    Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He is the proud father of three children, and enjoys watching football and exercising in his spare time.


    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Andrea L. Silva Martinez, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Andrea L. Silva Martinez, MS, CCC-SLP is a bilingual provider serving children with hearing loss and their families. She helps children with permanent and temporary hearing loss using cochlear implants, hearing aids, and/or bone-anchored technology. She also works with central auditory processing differences and adults with hearing loss for aural rehabilitation needs. She has a passion for working with bilingual and bicultural patients/families and providing a safe place for her patients.

    Andrea earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders at Idaho State University, where she also completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Her graduate thesis focused on bilingual AAC and the effects of switching between languages on communication outcomes.

    Andrea attended high school and college in the Treasure Valley and is excited about serving her community since joining the field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, collecting vinyl records and cassettes, and exploring new hobbies.

  • 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
     

  • Derek M. Wood, DPT

    Physical Therapy

    Biography

    Derek Wood, DPT is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehabilitation. He treats a variety of disorders and helps people overcome dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance issues. Derek enjoys collaborating with other practitioners in providing the best care possible.

    Derek earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University and his doctorate in physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

Considering Cochlear Implants?

Considering Cochlear Implants?

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If you or your child has severe hearing loss, cochlear implants may be able to offer a sense of sound, as well as improved ability to understand speech and speak clearly. Our team will work with you to evaluate whether or not this surgery is an appropriate option.


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