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 20 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 (over 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, playing cards and board games. Not only does Gabrielle work hard to help people at work, but she is also an active member in Sertoma (www.sertoma.org) and raises money to help organizations that help people with hearing loss.   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 moved here from Utah. She has three grown children and four cute grandsons and a granddaughter. What a happy grandma! In her spare time, she loves to travel and likes scrap-booking.   Cindy Manning-Starr Patient Care Coordinator/Director of Public Relations   Cindy Manning-Starr joined Desert Sounds Audiology in June 2011 as Patient Care Coordinator and Director of Public Relations. Her career background consists of Dental, Healthcare Accounting and Administration as well as Information Systems Technical Support and Customer Services. She attended Central Arizona College, Arizona State University as well as ARIS Academy. She is very happy to be working in the Healthcare field once again and loves her new blended career. On a personal note, Cindy is married to Lyle and has an awesome daughter, Angela as well as her dogs, Jack, Roxie and Izzy. She recently joined East Valley Sertoma and is active in the Senior B2B organization. She also is on the Board of Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery in San Diego, CA.   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!™