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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.

JJ Martinez was born in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in a Marine Corps family. Following in his father’s footsteps, he joined the Marine Corps after high school and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

After completing his undergraduate degree at Southeastern Louisiana University, he earned his Doctor of Audiology degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Shortly after, he became board certified in audiology and began his professional career.

Today, as Director of Audiology at SLENT, JJ leads the department in meeting the hearing and balance needs of the community. He collaborates with other department heads to ensure patients receive well-rounded care, sets clinical goals, and identifies opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction.

Outside of work, JJ enjoys fishing, cooking, working out, gardening, woodworking, and camping with family and friends

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.

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.