The Faces Of Desert Sounds   At Desert Sounds we provide top-notch professional services based on leading edge audiological science. But we believe it's the personal connection we make with you that makes the difference. Getting to know you, your preferences and lifestyle helps us to provide you with the services and devices that are customized to your needs. We are happy to answer any questions you have - just give us a call!   Dr. Gabrielle Sadowsky, CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist, Owner   Gabrielle graduated from Arizona A. T. Still University, with her Doctorate in Audiology. Gabrielle's undergraduate and graduate studies were done at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, where she studied Speech & Hearing Science. CCC-A indicates that Gabrielle is a certified audiologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and FAAA signifies her membership as a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Gabrielle is licensed by the State of Arizona as a dispensing audiologist. She has received several awards for continuing education. Most of Gabrielle's career has been spent in either private practice audiology or working in an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician office. Gabrielle has over 17 years of experience providing diagnostic audiological evaluations and helping people enjoy life through better hearing. "I am hearing impaired and I feel that really makes a difference in how I can relate to my patients." Gabrielle has completed certification from Arizona Institute of Balance for vestibular testing and for Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. On a personal note: Gabrielle was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She is married to John Sadowsky (30 years), has 2 adult daughters (Danielle and Clarissa). She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, riding her bike, taking hikes, walking with her family (including two dogs), camping, traveling.   Dr. Kara Headington Audiologist   Dr. Kara Headington graduated from Arizona School of Health Sciences with her doctorate degree in August, 2007. She spent time in our office as a student during her 2nd year, and again in her 4th year as an intern. Kara permanently joined our practice in February, 2007 as a part time audiologist. Kara received extra training and certification in vestibular assessment from the American Institute of Balance. Kara is originally from Louisiana. She is married, has one daughter and a second child on the way.   Chris Hatch, CPS/CAP Office Administrator   Chris joined our team in January 2006; she is the office administrator. What a difference she has made in providing quality care for our patients. Chris is a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with over 25 years experience working in a variety of administrative functions. On a personal note: Chris recently moved here from Utah. She has three grown children and three cute grandsons and a granddaughter. What a happy grandma! In her spare time, she loves to travel and likes scrap-booking.   Courtney Hendershot, B.S. Temporary Hearing Aid Dispenser   Courtney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois and a couple of semesters in the Masters Program at Rush University. Her schooling has afforded her a broad base of knowledge that focuses on the development of speech, language and hearing. Courtney joined our office in September, 2007. She began as patient care co-coordinator and has been promoted to an audiology assistant (audiology assistants are not certified in the State of Arizona). Courtney has temporary hearing aid dispensing license. She enjoys working directly with patients. She checks and cleans hearing aids, assists with testing, hearing aid programming and adjustments. Courtney grew up in Orland Park, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. At the age of three, she began training at a local dance studio; she studied various types of dance until graduating from high school. In August of 2004, she married her longtime sweetheart, Lance; they happily left the cold Midwest behind and relocated to Arizona in 2005. In May of 2007, Courtney and Lance welcomed the birth of their baby boy, Landon. Courtney enjoys spending quiet time with her family.   Doreen Sharp Patient Care Coordinator   Doreen joined us January, 2008. She has great experience working front office. She will assist you with scheduling your appointment, making sure we have your referral, checking your benefits and assisting with walk-in repairs. Doreen makes everyone who comes to our office feel welcome and has a great sense of humor. On a personal note, Doreen is married to Harold "Butch", has 3 children and several grandchildren. She moved to Arizona from Massachusetts in 2002. During her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, shopping, making jewelry, doing Sudoku and spending time with her family.   Emma and Zac Tennyson Loop Installation   Emma, worked at Desert Sounds as a receptionist for several years. Emma coordinates loop installation schedules with patients and Zac does the home installations. Zac works full time for Infrastruct Security where he installs and maintains security systems. Emma works out of her home coordinating loop installations and providing service calls to churches for Berean Christian Store. Emma and Zac are graduates of Red Mountain High School and were high school sweethearts. They married in 2005 and recently had a baby boy, Jazz, December 2007. When not working, they are both enjoy family time and are very active in the church.     ...life never sounded so good!™