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 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 More Spencer 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 More Brittany 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 MoreLynn Sumerson, DO
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Professor Emeritus – Otolaryngology Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineChenchen Zhang, MS
Fourth Year Resident
Chenchen comes from Missouri State University (MSU). She attained her MS in Mental Health Counseling from MSU, and BS in Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.Megan Farina, BS
Fourth Year Resident
Megan is from 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.