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.
Chiropractor 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.
Dentist 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.
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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
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.
Psychiatrist 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.
Yamela works with clients across the lifespan. She has extensive experience in school settings, supporting students in developing strong communication skills, improving speech and language abilities, and building confidence in the classroom and beyond. Yamela combines evidence-based strategies with a personalized, playful approach, creating therapy experiences that are both effective and enjoyable. She partners closely with families, teachers, and school teams to support ongoing growth and wellness, empowering children to reach their full potential at home, school, and in the community.
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.
Samantha holds a TSSLD certification, equipping her to effectively support school-aged children, while her background in voice rehabilitation and swallowing safety ensures comprehensive care for adult populations. Her therapy style is flexible and creative, blending structure with innovation to meet each client’s unique needs.
Deeply committed to ethical, inclusive, and culturally responsive care, Samantha strives to make therapy empowering and accessible. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen their communication, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections.
Samantha earned her B.A. from Iona College and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, with high honors, from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Yamela works with clients across the lifespan. She has extensive experience in school settings, supporting students in developing strong communication skills, improving speech and language abilities, and building confidence in the classroom and beyond. Yamela combines evidence-based strategies with a personalized, playful approach, creating therapy experiences that are both effective and enjoyable. She partners closely with families, teachers, and school teams to support ongoing growth and wellness, empowering children to reach their full potential at home, school, and in the community.
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.
Samantha holds a TSSLD certification, equipping her to effectively support school-aged children, while her background in voice rehabilitation and swallowing safety ensures comprehensive care for adult populations. Her therapy style is flexible and creative, blending structure with innovation to meet each client’s unique needs.
Deeply committed to ethical, inclusive, and culturally responsive care, Samantha strives to make therapy empowering and accessible. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen their communication, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections.
Samantha earned her B.A. from Iona College and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, with high honors, from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
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).
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.
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.
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.
