Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dr. Valerie Brickner has been an audiologist for over 11 years and has experience in several different audiology settings. She has worked with Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists in the past and also private practice, manufacturing, and the Veteran’s Administration.
She is a native to Michigan and grew up in a small town near Mt. Pleasant. She first became interested in hearing impairment because of her father. He has had a hearing loss for most of his life. Growing up around him and seeing his struggles with hearing loss has given Valerie a special love for her profession. She strives to treat every patient as she would want someone to treat her father.
She earned her degree at Central Michigan University. For her final year of graduate school, she did an internship in San Antonio, TX. Following graduation, she decided to stay in Texas in the Austin area for a few more years. Valerie then decided to move back to Michigan to be closer to her family again. She proudly served our nations veterans at the Veteran’s Administration for 4 years before decided to work back in the private sector.
Dr. Valerie Brickner has been an audiologist for over 11 years and has experience in several different audiology settings. She has worked with Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists in the past and also private practice, manufacturing, and the Veteran’s Administration.
She is a native to Michigan and grew up in a small town near Mt. Pleasant. She first became interested in hearing impairment because of her father. He has had a hearing loss for most of his life. Growing up around him and seeing his struggles with hearing loss has given Valerie a special love for her profession. She strives to treat every patient as she would want someone to treat her father.
She earned her degree at Central Michigan University. For her final year of graduate school, she did an internship in San Antonio, TX. Following graduation, she decided to stay in Texas in the Austin area for a few more years. Valerie then decided to move back to Michigan to be closer to her family again. She proudly served our nations veterans at the Veteran’s Administration for 4 years before decided to work back in the private sector.
Dr. Valerie Brickner has been an audiologist for over 11 years and has experience in several different audiology settings. She has worked with Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists in the past and also private practice, manufacturing, and the Veteran’s Administration.
She is a native to Michigan and grew up in a small town near Mt. Pleasant. She first became interested in hearing impairment because of her father. He has had a hearing loss for most of his life. Growing up around him and seeing his struggles with hearing loss has given Valerie a special love for her profession. She strives to treat every patient as she would want someone to treat her father.
She earned her degree at Central Michigan University. For her final year of graduate school, she did an internship in San Antonio, TX. Following graduation, she decided to stay in Texas in the Austin area for a few more years. Valerie then decided to move back to Michigan to be closer to her family again. She proudly served our nations veterans at the Veteran’s Administration for 4 years before decided to work back in the private sector.
David Lodzins, MS, CCC-A, is a licensed audiologist at ENT Specialists. He is proud to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients at the Salt Lake City, Utah, office.
Mr. Lodzins earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, where he was a member of the university’s basketball team. After graduation, he attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, where he received a Master of Science in audiology. Prior to joining the team at ENT Specialists, David worked at a busy ENT practice in Flagstaff, Arizona.
At ENT Specialists, David is trained to provide diagnostic evaluations of hearing, treatments for the prevention of hearing loss, and rehabilitation services for auditory problems. He is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
To schedule an appointment with David, call the office or book a consultation online today. He is available Monday through Friday, and patients can usually be seen the same day.
Stacey Snow, AuD, CCC-A, is a licensed audiologist on the team at ENT Specialists. She provides excellent patient care at the practice’s locations in Murray and Draper, Utah.
Stacey received both her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. After earning her doctoral degree, Stacey joined the team at ENT Specialists. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
At ENT Specialists, Stacey enjoys working alongside patients to provide a full range of audiology services. She is especially interested in pediatric and adult diagnostic testing, dizziness and balance evaluations, and the selection and fitting of hearing aids.
In her free time, Stacey enjoys distance running and outdoor recreation activities. To schedule a time to meet with Stacey, call the ENT Specialists location in Murray or Draper, or request an appointment using the online tool.
Denise Arceneaux, MCD, CCC-A, is a dedicated audiologist on the team at ENT Specialists. She is proud to serve the ENT needs of patients at the practice’s location in Draper, Utah.
In 1993, Denise completed her bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and went on to earn her master’s degree in audiology from the Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans in 1995. Denise then obtained her doctorate in audiology from AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona, in 2014. She has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, a hearing aid manufacturer, as well as several ENT practices, which has allowed her to expand her knowledge on patient care.
Denise most enjoys the ENT setting because of the diverse patient base. Her areas of interest include the evaluation and rehabilitation of dizziness in patients, as well as hearing loss evaluation and hearing aids.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Denise, call the Draper office, or request an appointment online. Denise is available Monday through Friday.
Jodi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Gerontology and a Master of Arts degree in Audiology through Western Michigan University. She received the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is licensed in the state of Michigan, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Jodi’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult diagnostics, adult amplification, aural rehabilitation, and hearing conservation. She is committed to creating individualized solutions for her patients to meet their unique hearing needs.
Jodi is a lifelong resident of the greater Kalamazoo area. She and her husband, Mic, have two sons who have blessed them with wonderful daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys reading, kayaking, biking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family (especially those “Super Six” who call her Grammie).
Dr. Marc LeBel was extensively trained over many years by Dr. Paul Nogier, MD, in the fields of Dr.Nogier’s own Auriculotherapy and Auriculomedicine. Dr. LeBel is the leading expert in those fields in North America. He was concurrently trained in the connected fields of homeopathy, herbology, nutrition, deep tissue work, Total Postural Reprogramming (TPR), Shiatsu, and Jin Shin Do Acupressure.
In 1991, after 7 years of preceptorship work with Dr. Paul Nogier, MD, Dr. LeBel became the first American member of the Ecole Internationale Paul Nogier (EIPN) -the Paul Nogier International School. Formed exclusively of Dr. Nogier's direct students, the school's mission is to uphold the spirit and safeguard the integrity of Dr. Paul Nogier's teachings and inventions as well as to promote and maintain the highest standards of practice and service to patients in the primary healthcare modalities of Dr. Nogier's creations: Auriculomedicine and Auriculotherapy.
Dr. LeBel's work focuses on seeing patients needing the benefits of Auriculomedicine (an alternative healthcare modality complemented with the adjunctive healthcare disciplines of homeopathy, herbology, and proper diet refined through meticulous food-testing (to identify dietary allergies/intolerances and proper diet-planning,) effective oxygenation of the body through aerobic exercise and stretching – as promoted, for instance, in yoga and meditation. In brief, all aspects of energized healthy living, aiming to maintain good health and positive, energetic, happy living.
Dr. LeBel has published in the field of Auriculomedicine and Posturology via duxlucisbooks.com or Dux Lucis Books on Amazon. As founding vice-president of ICAMAR.org (The International College of Auriculomedicine and Auriculotherapy Review), he currently dedicates his off-practice time to working with a dynamic group of international colleagues – a number of whom were Dr. Paul Nogier's early direct students who, by now, as friends and colleagues for over three decades, work together to round out the publishing of Dr. Paul Nogier's works in the English language for his worldwide readership.
DEGREES AND APPOINTMENTS
B.A. (1969); M.A. (1973): University of Sherbrooke, Canada
C.A. (1981) California State License in Acupuncture
O.M.D. (1983) Doctorate in Oriental Medicine,
(1980 & 1983) California Acupuncture College Graduate, Los Angeles, USA
H.M.D. (1991) Doctorate in Homeopathic Medicine, Hahnemann College of Homeopathy, London, UK
Retired as Academic Dean and Clinical Director of the California Acupuncture College (September 1986)
Diploma in Advanced Acupuncture from the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China (1984)
Dr. LeBel is an associate member of the California Medical Homeopathy Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
Fellow of the Auriculomedicine and Auriculotherapy Academy (AMATA) in Europe
Certified by the American Association of Medical Naturopathy (N.M.D.)
California Acupuncture Board-certified acupuncturist and a former California Acupuncture State Board examiner
Dr. LeBel welcomes all your questions and will gladly answer them as part of your evaluation once you have made your first appointment with him by dialing 310-396-6582, Monday through Friday from 9 am-5 pm, except on Wednesday afternoons from 12 pm.
Dr. Livigni-De Armas has been a licensed audiologist since 1999. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida in 2016, a master’s degree in audiology from Hofstra University in 1998, and her Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Central Florida in 1995. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the local chapter of Florida American of Audiology (FLAA).
Dr. Livigni-De Armas was diagnosed with a severe to profound hearing loss at the age of two years old. She is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, so she truly understands the struggles and hardships that come with hearing loss. She vowed to help others with hearing loss because she understands the true meaning of superior hearing.
She has extensive experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hearing loss in adults. She's also well-versed in management of hearing aids and assistive devices.
Barak McClain, HAS, NBC-HIS. Hearing Aid Specialist
Barak is a professional Hearing Aid Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the field of hearing. He has a passion for helping people with hearing loss to improve their quality of life. Barak specializes in testing, fitting, and programming of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Throughout his career, Barak has been achieved numerous awards in the field of hearing aid fitting and patient care.
Barak is licensed by the State of Florida as a Hearing Aid Specialist (HAS). He earned his National Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Science (NBC/HIS) in 2011. He is a member of International Hearing Society (HIS). He has held licenses in several states over the years including Michigan and Kentucky.
In his spare time, Barak enjoys cooking, fishing, singing and playing both the piano and guitar.
Practice
Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Livigni-De Armas has been a licensed audiologist since 1999. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida in 2016, a master’s degree in audiology from Hofstra University in 1998, and her Bachelor of Science degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Central Florida in 1995. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the local chapter of Florida American of Audiology (FLAA).
Dr. Livigni-De Armas was diagnosed with a severe to profound hearing loss at the age of two years old. She is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, so she truly understands the struggles and hardships that come with hearing loss. She vowed to help others with hearing loss because she understands the true meaning of superior hearing.
She has extensive experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hearing loss in adults. She's also well-versed in management of hearing aids and assistive devices.
Barak McClain, HAS, NBC-HIS. Hearing Aid Specialist
Barak is a professional Hearing Aid Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the field of hearing. He has a passion for helping people with hearing loss to improve their quality of life. Barak specializes in testing, fitting, and programming of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Throughout his career, Barak has been achieved numerous awards in the field of hearing aid fitting and patient care.
Barak is licensed by the State of Florida as a Hearing Aid Specialist (HAS). He earned his National Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Science (NBC/HIS) in 2011. He is a member of International Hearing Society (HIS). He has held licenses in several states over the years including Michigan and Kentucky.
In his spare time, Barak enjoys cooking, fishing, singing and playing both the piano and guitar.
Practice
Florida Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Aisling Rubas is a Doctor of Audiology who provides hearing and balance testing as well as and hearing aid consultations in our office. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Utah and completed her Doctorate in Audiology at the University of Connecticut. She holds licensure in New York State as an Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is board certified by the American Board of Audiology.
Rachel Fitzmorris was born in Kenner, Louisiana, and has lived on the Northshore for more than a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her Doctor of Audiology degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her externship at Creel Hearing Center and has worked in several audiology and ENT practices in the greater New Orleans area.
For the past 13 years, Rachel served as lead audiologist at Ochsner Covington Clinic. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and now provides care at SLENT for both pediatric and adult patients. Her services include diagnostic hearing evaluations, custom hearing protection, hearing aids, and evaluation and treatment of vertigo.
Rachel is passionate about educating patients on the impact of hearing loss and empowering them to take control of their hearing health. She lives in Covington with her children and enjoys outdoor activities, family time, and community involvement.
A native of Loranger, Louisiana, Jeni Dunnington earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and her Doctor of Audiology degree at Louisiana Tech University.
At SLENT Hearing and Balance Center, she evaluates, treats, and counsels patients with hearing and balance disorders. She prescribes hearing instruments for hearing loss and tinnitus and provides treatment for common balance conditions.
Jeni takes great pride in offering comprehensive care and describes her team as “family.” For her, success comes when patients rediscover sounds and connections they thought were lost—especially when those initially hesitant to seek help leave wondering how they ever lived without treatment.
When she is not with patients, Jeni spends time with her husband, John, their daughter, Marae, and their puppy, Cider. They enjoy weekends at family camp and boating. She also shares her expertise by teaching at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Rachel Fitzmorris was born in Kenner, Louisiana, and has lived on the Northshore for more than a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her Doctor of Audiology degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her externship at Creel Hearing Center and has worked in several audiology and ENT practices in the greater New Orleans area.
For the past 13 years, Rachel served as lead audiologist at Ochsner Covington Clinic. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and now provides care at SLENT for both pediatric and adult patients. Her services include diagnostic hearing evaluations, custom hearing protection, hearing aids, and evaluation and treatment of vertigo.
Rachel is passionate about educating patients on the impact of hearing loss and empowering them to take control of their hearing health. She lives in Covington with her children and enjoys outdoor activities, family time, and community involvement.
A native of Loranger, Louisiana, Jeni Dunnington earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and her Doctor of Audiology degree at Louisiana Tech University.
At SLENT Hearing and Balance Center, she evaluates, treats, and counsels patients with hearing and balance disorders. She prescribes hearing instruments for hearing loss and tinnitus and provides treatment for common balance conditions.
Jeni takes great pride in offering comprehensive care and describes her team as “family.” For her, success comes when patients rediscover sounds and connections they thought were lost—especially when those initially hesitant to seek help leave wondering how they ever lived without treatment.
When she is not with patients, Jeni spends time with her husband, John, their daughter, Marae, and their puppy, Cider. They enjoy weekends at family camp and boating. She also shares her expertise by teaching at Southeastern Louisiana University.
A native of Loranger, Louisiana, Jeni Dunnington earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and her Doctor of Audiology degree at Louisiana Tech University.
At SLENT Hearing and Balance Center, she evaluates, treats, and counsels patients with hearing and balance disorders. She prescribes hearing instruments for hearing loss and tinnitus and provides treatment for common balance conditions.
Jeni takes great pride in offering comprehensive care and describes her team as “family.” For her, success comes when patients rediscover sounds and connections they thought were lost—especially when those initially hesitant to seek help leave wondering how they ever lived without treatment.
When she is not with patients, Jeni spends time with her husband, John, their daughter, Marae, and their puppy, Cider. They enjoy weekends at family camp and boating. She also shares her expertise by teaching at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Originally from a small town near Houma, Louisiana, Marissa Corneille earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her clinical externship year at SLENT and has held internships in Hawaii, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.
Marissa is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Louisiana Academy of Audiology. She has also contributed research on school-based hearing screenings for publication in the American Journal of Audiology.
At SLENT, Marissa provides diagnostic hearing and balance services at the Mandeville and Slidell offices. She is dedicated to improving communication and quality of life for her patients.
Marissa and her husband, Evan, married in 2017 and welcomed their son, Benjamin, in 2018. In her free time, she enjoys being a mom and exploring Covington with her family.
Joan is widely recognized for her expertise in working with clients with Autism, complex medical diagnoses, Gestalt Language Processing and her ability to support clients of all ages who communicate through scripts, echolalia or other gestalt - based patterns.
Joan has extensive experience working with individuals with autism, apraxia, sensory and regulatory challenges, developmental delays, and complex communication needs. She blends evidence - based methods with a compassionate, indivdulaized approach that helps clients progress from early gestalt stategies to self-generated, meaningful language. Her work is grounded in respect, connection and truly understanding how each client communicates.
Joan's teaching style reflects the same philosophy she brings to clinical work. She is known for her compassion, depth of knowledge and incredible dedication to her profession, clients and students. Joan wants to shape thoughtful, ethical, skilled and well rounded clinicians to help
Beyond her university and clinical work, Joan continues to mentor fellow clinicians, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and avdvocates for neurodiversity affirming therapy models that honor each person's strengths and communication style.
In her free time, Joan enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating balance in her life and bringing that grounded, joyful presence into all of her professional roles.
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