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. She is also the editor of our patient newsletter, Hear the News. Dr. Baerlocher earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Central Michigan University; her doctoral research project was published in the Journal of Educational Audiology.

Gabriel Anne Bargen, PhD, CCC-A/SLP is an associate professor at Idaho State University (ISU). She provides as-needed support to staff and patients at Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Centers. Gabriel specializes in pediatric diagnostics and auditory evoked potentials, and serves on the Idaho Sound Beginnings advisory committee and the Idaho Speech Hearing Association executive board.  

Dr. Bargen earned her bachelor’s degree in communication science disorders from Texas Christian University. She earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from University of Nebraska and her master’s degree in audiology from University of Kansas, where she also earned her doctoral research degree in audiology. She currently teaches several courses at ISU including Pediatric Audiology and Advance Topics in Aural Rehabilitation. She has given numerous professional presentations and recently published an article in Seminars in Hearing. Her current research interests include assessing risk associated with hearing dysfunction in infants and evaluating patient and family access to hearing health care resources across Idaho. 

Hillary Carlson, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA specializes in pediatric diagnostics, auditory evoked potentials, and amplification. She is also an audiology consultant for the Idaho Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program, where she assists and provides training to hospitals and physicians with their newborn hearing screening programs and about hearing loss. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in biology from The Ohio State University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Idaho State University.

Russell Clark, AuD spent 13 years in private practice before joining St. Luke's and has special interests in adult diagnostics and amplification.

Russell earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and a master's in audiology, both from Idaho State University. He earned his doctorate from the University of Florida.

Jessica Clark, AuD specializes in pediatric diagnostics, auditory evoked potentials, and hearing aids as well as services for adults. She is also an audiology consultant for the Idaho Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program, where she assists and provides training to hospitals and physicians with their newborn hearing screening programs and about hearing loss. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Minot State University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Idaho State University.

April Fagerson, AuD has professional interest in practice management and adult diagnostics, particularly related to vestibular disorders and tinnitus management. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Salus University and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech and hearing sciences/audiology from Washington State University. 

Maria Fisher, AuD specializes in diagnostic hearing testing and hearing aid fitting for children and adults, auditory evoked potentials, and adult aural rehabilitation. Her research involving early intervention and physician outreach was published in the ASHA Leader in 2011 and she presented similar research in 2010 at the National Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference in Chicago. Dr. Fisher earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Utah State University and completed her doctoral residency at the Hearing and Balance Center. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from Brigham Young University.

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.

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.

Shannon Gower, AuD, CCC-A specializes in auditory evoked potentials, central auditory processing disorders, and diagnostic evaluation and rehabilitation for children and adults. She currently serves on the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing board. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Salus University and master’s degree in audiology from Idaho State University.

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.

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.

Robert C. Jensen, Au.D. specializes in comprehensive hearing evaluation, dizzy and balance disorder evaluation, and digital hearing aid fitting and programming for all ages. He has a passion for helping his patients overcome the difficulties that a hearing loss or balance disorder may be causing in their lives. He enjoys learning about new hearing aid technology and figuring out how it can work best for his patients' needs. He also enjoys assisting the physicians he works with in the diagnosis and treatment of ear disorders.

Dr. Jensen received both his bachelor's degree in anthropology and his doctorate of audiology from the University of Utah. While completing his doctorate, he had the privilege of working in a variety of environments, giving him a wide range of experience in audiology.

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.

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.

Heather Kurth, DPT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation. She enjoys collaborating with audiologists and other physical therapists to provide the best care for her patients. She participates in balance screenings at local health fairs and throughout the community, and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA).

Heather earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the College of Idaho and her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Idaho State University.

Paul Lancaster, AuD, F-AAA has specific interests in adult amplification. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from Utah State University, where he also earned his doctorate degree in audiology. He completed his residency program at a private practice in Northern California. He published his dissertation on tele-health in audiology in the American Journal of Audiology, and he continues to have interest in research.

Larissa Mann, AuD, CCC-A specializes in auditory evoked potential testing, diagnostics, and amplification for adults and children. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Central Michigan University and completed her residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Andrews University.

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.

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.

Linda Owen, PT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation. She has experience in outpatient orthopedics, specializing in manual therapy. She earned her advanced certification in orthopedic manipulative therapy (COMT) and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMT). Linda earned her physical therapy degree from the University of Alberta, Canada.

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.

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.

Jay Richman, AuD specializes in adult and pediatric diagnostics and amplification, auditory evoked potentials, tinnitus rehabilitation, aural rehabilitation, hearing conservation, and vestibular diagnostic testing. His research interests are in pediatric vestibular rehabilitation and tinnitus management. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Brigham Young University and his doctoral degree in audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences. His passions include running marathons, triathlons, his wife, and his three kids.

Lydia Rubalcava, PT, DPT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation and treats patients dealing with imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo.

Lydia earned both her bachelor's degree in exercise science and her doctorate in physical therapy from Eastern Washington University.

Kate Savage, AuD, CCC-A focuses her clinical practice on adult diagnostic and rehabilitation, vestibular testing, hearing aids, and central auditory processing disorders. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Idaho State University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Idaho State University. She completed her residency at Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center in Boise before joining the center.

Carmen Schmidt, MPT is certified in vestibular rehabilitation. She is dedicated to problem-solving and helping patients overcome balance and dizziness concerns. She has earned vestibular competency, vestibular function testing competency, and advanced vestibular competency. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

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

Jenna Hoffman, 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.

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.

Jessica Stich-Hennen, AuD, PAS specializes in pediatric diagnostics and amplification, auditory evoked potentials, and central auditory processing disorder evaluations. She manages St. Luke’s Boise newborn hearing screening and works as the primary audiologist for the Idaho Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team. She serves on the Idaho Hands and Voices Advisory Board and the conference committee for Idaho Speech Hearing Association.

Dr. Stich-Hennen earned her doctorate degree in audiology from Idaho State University and her bachelor of science in business administration from North Dakota State University. In 2011, she became one of seven audiologists in the country to obtain specialty certification in pediatric audiology. She has given numerous professional presentations and published a chapter in the 2013 EHDI E-book.

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.

Laurie Stucki, AuD performs diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and vestibular assessments. She enjoys interacting with patients from all age groups. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from PCO School of Audiology and her master's degree in audiology from Idaho State University.

Rebecca Taylor, AuD specializes in hearing evaluations, hearing device fitting, and vestibular diagnostic evaluations for adults. She earned her master’s degree in audiology from Syracuse University and her doctorate degree in audiology from Salus University.

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.

Christine Wallace, AuD, CCC-A has special interest in aural rehabilitation and central auditory processing disorders. She earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Northwest Nazarene University, her master’s degree in audiology from Idaho State University, and her doctorate degree in audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences. She has been in practice in Ontario since 1995, at what was then Ontario Audiology and Hearing Aids, which later became the Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center.

April Ward, AuD, F-AAA is the director of Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center. She specializes in hearing aids, central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), and vestibular testing for patients experiencing dizziness and vertigo. 

April earned her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Idaho State University, where she also earned her master’s degree in audiology. She earned her doctorate degree in audiology from A.T. Still University.

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.