Meet The American Institute of Balance – Clinic Staff
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 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 MoreBrittany Fauble, AuD, 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 MoreAlyssa Steinweis, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A
Audiologist
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, CCC-A
University Liaison, Audiologist
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 MoreLynn Sumerson, DO
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Professor Emeritus – Otolaryngology Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineMegan Farina, AuD
Audiologist
Megan is from the University of Cincinnati. She attained her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Ohio State University.Amanda Mueller, BS
Fourth Year Resident
Amanda is a final-year resident from Northwestern University. She attained her BS in Speech & Hearing Science from Purdue University.Courtney McMurrain
Fourth Year AuD Resident
Courtney is a fourth-year AuD resident from the University of Wisconsin AuD Consortium. She received her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Fresno State... Read MoreClayton Whitfield
Fourth Year AuD Resident
Clayton is a fourth-year resident from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He received his Bachelor of Arts Communication Science and Disorders from Harding... Read MorePaxton Oliver-Bingham
Fourth Year AuD Resident
Paxton is a fourth-year resident from the University of Kansas. She attained her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota.Christina Coppola
Fourth Year AuD Resident
Christina is a fourth-year resident from University of South Florida. She attained her BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in Biomedical Science, Social Science, and... Read More