Meet The American Institute of Balance – Education Faculty
Richard E. Gans, PhD
Founder and executive director
Founder and executive director of The American Institute of Balance, one of the largest balance centers in the USA Dr. Gans received his PhD from... Read MoreKim Rutherford, PT, DSc, COMT
Vice President of Education and Professional Services
Dr. Rutherford obtained her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from the University of Missouri and her Doctorate of Science (DSc) in Physical Therapy from... Read MoreJoseph Sakumura, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A
Director of Clinical Innovations
Dr. Joseph Sakumura, received the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center and his undergraduate from the University of Kansas.... Read MoreBrian Cupari, MBA
Director of Business Development
Brian joins AIB as the Director of Business Development. His role will be to assist in strategic planning and development for physicians, clinics and medical... Read MoreSteven E. Spinks, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Vice President of Clinical Services & Research
Dr. Spinks earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western Kentucky University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from The... Read MoreAlyssa Steinweis, Au.D., Board Certified, CCC-A
Dr. Alyssa Steinweis received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) from Nova Southeastern University and completed her undergraduate coursework at Ithaca College in Public and Community... Read MoreSpencer Reeder, AuD, Board Certified
Dr. Reeder received her Doctor of Audiology degree from LSU (Louisiana State University) Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed her residency in Southern... Read MoreBrittany Fauble, Au.D., Board Certified, CCC-A
Clinic Coordinator
Dr. Brittany Fauble received her Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) and her Master of Science (MS) in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences from Gallaudet University, and completed her undergraduate coursework at... Read MoreJack J. Wazen, MD, FACS
8A partner in the practice, Dr. Wazen was also the Silverstein Institute’s first research fellow. He left Sarasota in 1983 to build a successful Ear,... Read MoreHerbert Silverstein, MD, FACS
President and Founder of the Silverstein Institute and the Ear Research Foundation, has consistently been recognized (since 1979) as one the “Best Physicians in the... Read MoreLynda Ross, PT, DPT, DHS, PCS, MS
Dr. Ross joined the AIB faculty in 2019 and is one of the primary instructors in the Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification Workshop. Dr. Ross has... Read MoreFrank C. Bucaro, MA, CSP, CPAE
Frank C. Bucaro is a recognized expert in Leadership/Ethics and prolific author with hundreds of speaking engagements. He is author of the book The Trust... Read MoreMakenzie Cody, OTR/L
Education Faculty
Makenzie Cody is faculty in the Pediatric Vestibular Assessment & Rehabilitation Workshop and brings experience from working as an occupational therapist in pediatric early intervention... Read MoreRichard A. Roberts, Ph.D.
Dr. Roberts is an internationally known researcher and clinician who has co-authored numerous articles and chapters with Dr. Gans. He previously served as Dir. of... Read MoreJames Hall, III, Ph.D.
James W. Hall III, Ph.D. has published numerous peer reviewed articles and published several books in the area of electrophysiology. His Handbook of Auditory Evoked Responses is... Read MoreClaudia P. Chavez, PSY.D.
Dr. Chavez is a practicing psychologist with extensive experience with trauma and poly-trauma in the Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (DOD) organizations. She received... Read MoreMichelle R. Petrak, Ph.D.
Michelle Petrak is the Director of Clinical Audiology for Interacoustics DK. Her primary role is in new product developments. She is located in Chicago where... Read MoreOlivera D. Pekovic , MD
Attending Physician at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY and Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pekovic is the Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine... Read MoreInternational Education Faculty
Dr. Aseel A Al-Meqbel, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. Audiology/Dip Pharmacology
Education Faculty
International Faculty Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. Audiology/Dip Pharmacology Assistance Professor of Audiology-Hearing & Speech Science Department Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Kuwait University AIB International FellowFaisal Mubarak, DSc
Faisal M. Al Mubarak, DSc Dr.Al Mubarak has received his Doctorate degree in 2016 from Loma linda University with a focus in balance disorders &... Read MoreDanah Alyahya, DSc
Assistant Professor or Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences (Majmaah University)
Doctor of Science DSc Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda, University, Loma linda, CATamim Al Ali, MD
ENT Surgeon at Ministry of Health Kuwait
ENT, Audiovestibular medicine specialist Head of Audiology and speech therapy department in Salim AlAli center, KuwaitWalid Omer, MD
HNS Specialist at the Hearing & Balance Unit, Hamad Medical Corporation (Doha-Qatar)
Dr. Walid Omer.M.D. is an ENT-AudioVestibular physician working as a specialist in Hamad Medical Corporation(HMC), Doha, Qatar. Dr. Walid Successfully completed his Residency in 2014... Read MoreAlfarghal Mohamad, MD, AuD
Audiology Physician at National Guard Hospital, Jeddah
Alfarghal Mohamad is both a medical doctor specialized in audiovestibular medicine (Egypt) and doctor of audiology (USA). His medical background includes Neurology, ENT and Audiovestibular... Read MoreElvia Molano, MD
Education Faculty
Médico cirujano general de la Universidad del Norte de Barranquilla, Colombia Otorrinolaringóloga cirujano de cabeza y cuello del Hospital Universitario San Cecilio de Granada, España... Read MoreJackie Cuellar, Au.D.
Education Faculty
Audiologist from Colombia and former President of the COLOMBIAN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION. Adjunct university professor and researcher of audiology programs. Scientific Director of Eco... Read More