Our Audiology Professionals

Dr. Julie Prutsman, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Julie Prutsman

As the the owner and founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center, Dr. Julie Prutsman has dedicated her practice to treating tinnitus, decreased sound tolerance, and related hearing health issues.

She is a third-generation audiology professional with her grandfather entering into the field of hearing healthcare in the 1950s. After working in her family’s practice in Colorado and Las Vegas, NV, she decided to open one of her own focused on tinnitus. Since beginning Sound Relief Hearing Center in December 2011, her practice has helped thousands of patients and grown to nine offices operating in Colorado and Arizona.

Dr. Julie Prutsman grew up in Highlands Ranch and graduated from Highlands Ranch High School. She attended the University of Colorado – Boulder for graduate school and knew Colorado would always be her home state. Her husband, Patrick, is the General Manager and co-owner of Sound Relief. They have two wonderful children, Ethan and Hanna, and their rescue dog, Tori. In her free time, Dr. Julie loves to read, travel, ski, and spend time with family.

Education

• Salus University: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Colorado, Boulder: Master of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences (M.A.)
• Marietta College: Bachelor of Science – Biology (B.S.)

Training

• University of Colorado Hospital: ENT and Audiology Clinic Rotations
• Emory University: Tinnitus Retraining Therapy for Management of Tinnitus & Hyperacusis – Dr. Pawel Jastreboff 2002
• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology 2000

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Board Member
• Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow
• Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) Past VP of Professional Issues

Patrick Prutsman

Patrick “the other half” is the General Manager and co-founder of the Sound Relief Hearing Center with Dr. Julie. Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He spent the previous 16 years selling pipe and fire hydrants.

Patrick, Julie, Ethan, Hanna, and their dog Tori live in Highlands Ranch. He enjoys swimming, mountain biking, snowboarding, and family time in the beautiful Colorado Rockies.

Dr. Leah Mitchell, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Leah Mitchell

Leah Mitchell has been licensed and working in Colorado as an audiologist since 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, her master’s degree in audiology from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, and her doctoral degree in audiology from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology (2007). Prior to joining the Sound Relief team, she worked at an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) office, a private practice, and at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She enjoys seeing how her patients’ relationships and quality of life can be improved through better hearing and the management of tinnitus. Dr. Leah Mitchell has lived in Thornton since 2004, after escaping the winters in her home state of Wisconsin. She enjoys spending as much time as possible in the Colorado outdoors with her husband, Tyler, their two daughters, Evelyn and Etta, and their spoiled dog, Suzy. When she isn’t outside, she enjoys reading, cooking, and eating.

Dr. Leah Mitchell sees patients at the Westminster clinic.

Education

• Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point: Master’s degree in Audiology
• University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh: Communicative Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Kaela Fasman, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Kaela Fasman

Kaela earned a bachelor’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and a clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Kaela Fasman is dedicated to providing excellent care and improving the quality of life of her patients and their families. She values her opportunity to help people live healthier and happier lives through improved communication and tinnitus relief. Dr. Kaela Fasman enjoys educating friends, family, and patients about tinnitus and hearing loss and works at our Golden location.

Dr. Kaela’s Sound Relief Spotlight

Kaela and her husband moved to beautiful Denver in 2016. She enjoys hiking, doing puzzles, and baking on the weekends.

Education

• Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Texas Tech University – Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow
• Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) Current Member
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Current Member

Dr. Jackie Smith, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Jackie Smith

Jackie Smith prides herself on providing excellent patient care and improving the quality of each patient’s life through better hearing and tinnitus relief. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado and earned her Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Smith has worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Her own experience with tinnitus has allowed Dr. Smith to be able to treat patients medically for tinnitus while being able to connect with them on a personal level through the treatment process.

She is a Colorado native and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and sons, Will and Ryan. As a family, they enjoy playing and watching hockey and golf.

Dr. Jackie Smith sees patients at our Highlands Ranch office.

Education

• University of Northern Colorado: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Colorado – Boulder: Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow
• Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) Current Member

Dr. Abby McMahon, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Abby McMahon

Abby McMahon received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been awarded the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. McMahon is the Past President of the Colorado Academy of Audiology and has been on several other boards related to audiology. She loves working with patients and their families helping them achieve the best quality of life they can through excellent hearing healthcare! Along with general audiology, Abby specializes in pediatrics, vestibular assessment and management, and tinnitus management. Dr. McMahon sees patients in the Fort Collins office.

A Fort Collins native, Dr. Abby McMahon is thrilled to be back in her hometown taking care of people in her community. When she is not at work, she is busy chasing after her two young (and busy) toddler boys, two dogs (Libby and Stella), and hanging out with her family! She loves spending time outdoors hiking, skiing and snowboarding, camping, and gardening.

Education

• Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Kansas – Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Pediatric Fellowship

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Current Member
• Colorado Academy of Audiology Current Member
• Former President of the Colorado Academy of Audiology

Dr. Drew Price, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Drew Price

Drew Price earned her Doctorate in Audiology from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She completed her Doctor of Audiology residency at UC Health in Aurora, Colorado. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Price sees patients in the Denver/Cherry Creek clinic.

Drew was destined to be an audiologist. Her mom is also an audiologist, so she grew up seeing firsthand how important hearing wellness is to quality of life. Her decision to specialize in tinnitus treatment came from years of watching her dad suffer from tinnitus. In fact, she is an avid music fan as a result of her dad constantly playing music in the background during her childhood, purely to manage his tinnitus. Since going through Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Drew has helped her dad experience relief from tinnitus that other treatments didn’t provide him. She can’t wait to help you find the same relief!

Drew is also a Pastor’s Kid, so she grew up in Florida, Arkansas, and Louisiana. She moved to Colorado in 2015 to finish her Doctor of Audiology residency at UC Health and lived in Colorado until 2022 when she moved to Arizona to expand her impact as Director of Audiology with the Arizona team. Dr. Drew Price has missed Colorado since helping us in Arizona, and she is thrilled to be back in Colorado.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, cooking, traveling and live music. She has one fur baby, Bandit, who is her best friend!

Education

• Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA – Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Residency at UC Health in Aurora, Colorado

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Tony Kovacs, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Tony Kovacs

Originally from Chicago, Tony Kovacs moved to Colorado in 2012 to pursue his Doctorate after many years of touring as the lead vocalist in his punk rock band Shot Baker. He was recently featured in a story by NPR which highlighted his hearing conservation work with musicians. Click here for more information.

Tony earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in ‘Audio Arts and Acoustics’ from Columbia College Chicago (2005), his Bachelor of Science degree in ‘Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences’ from the University of Northern Colorado (2014) and his Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Northern Colorado (2018). His experience as a touring musician offers him a unique perspective and approach to the field of audiology. He believes preventive hearing healthcare deserves at least as much attention as rehabilitation. Dr. Kovacs sees patients in the Fort Collins office.

In addition to playing music and helping folks with their hearing healthcare needs, Tony enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and camping with his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Margot, and their chocolate lab, Bodhi.

Education

• University of Northern Colorado: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Columbia College Chicago – Bachelor of Arts degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics (B.A.)
• University of Northern Colorado: Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Additional Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Alison LaBrec, Au.D., CH-TM

Meet Dr. Alison LaBrec

Alison LaBrec earned her degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from the University of Colorado and received her clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of Texas. While completing her graduate degree, Alison was heavily involved in tinnitus research. She valued the opportunity to contribute to research focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with tinnitus. Dr. LaBrec sees patients in the Golden, CO office.

Alison completed her clinical externship at a private practice in Manhattan. There she enjoyed working with patients of all ages to achieve improved hearing health.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, Andrew, are Colorado natives who love exploring their beautiful home state together. They welcomed their first baby boy in May 2022 who was welcomed home with lots of love by their two Australian shepherds, Louie and Junie.

Education

• University of Texas: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Colorado – Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow
• Colorado Academy of Audiology (CAA) Current Member
• Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Current Member

Dr. Emily Densmore, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Emily Densmore

Emily grew up in Ohio. She attended Ohio University where she earned her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Doctorate of Audiology. There Emily was awarded the Outstanding Clinician in Audiology and Outstanding Graduate Student in Audiology awards. She moved to Arizona in 2018 and has loved it ever since. Dr. Emily Densmore sees patients in the Scottsdale office.

Outside of audiology, Emily and her husband, Clay, enjoy exploring national parks around the country. So far, she has been to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and Yosemite. In Arizona, they enjoy exploring new hiking grounds and trying new restaurants and breweries.

Education

• Ohio University: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Ohio University – Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Sarah Pitrone, Au.D., CH-TM

Meet Dr. Sarah Pitrone

Sarah Pitrone earned her Bachelor of Science degree in audiology and speech-language sciences and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to joining the Sound Relief team, Dr. Pitrone had an opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings including public schools, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and neurotology. Dr. Pitrone is committed to providing excellent care and finding a personalized treatment solution for each patient. Dr. Sarah Pitrone sees patients in our Mesa, AZ office.

Raised in Colorado, Sarah and her husband, Sam, moved to Gilbert, Arizona in 2018. In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

Education

• University of Northern Colorado: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Northern Colorado: Bachelor Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Megan Read, Au.D., FAAA, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Megan Read

Megan Read, a 6th generation Texan, is a huge San Antonio Spurs fan and the first in her family to move away from the Lone Star state. She worked in elementary education as both an interpreter in a deaf education classroom and as a speech pathology assistant.

Her desire has always been to educate and empower her patients by working together to maximize access to communication. Dr. Read worked in a neurotology practice for nine years before joining the Sound Relief team. During that time, she sought out specialized training in the management of tinnitus and sound sensitivity disorders under Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, Ph.D., Sc.D. She loves both the art and the science of tinnitus treatment and truly enjoys walking alongside each patient in their unique hearing health journey. Dr. Read sees patients at our Highlands Ranch location.

Megan also enjoys exploring her creative side and trying new recipes. You might find her walking the many trails in Highlands Ranch with her husband Tim, their three children, Natalee, Brighton, and Ellie, and their two mischievous Westies, Ollie and Jefferson.

Education

• University of Colorado – Boulder: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Abilene Christian University: Bachelor of Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Senia Romero, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-TM

Meet Dr. Senia Romero

Senia Romero earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, and her clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Her interest in audiology started when her nephew was diagnosed with hearing loss, shortly after his birth. From there, her interest has grown into a passion for improving the quality of life of her patients and their families, by exploring the best options unique to their hearing and tinnitus needs. Dr. Romero sees patients at our Centennial clinic.

Dr. Romero is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, from which she received her Certificate of Clinical Competence. She also holds a license in audiology from both Colorado and Washington state.

Senia enjoys exploring new cities, restaurants, and breweries, with her family and friends. While originally from Seattle, she happily moved back to Denver in 2021. However, you’ll still find her rooting for the Seattle Seahawks on football Sundays!

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• University of Washington in Seattle: Bachelor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence of Audiology (CCC-A), from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Audiology (AAA): Current Member
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Current Member
• American Tinnitus Association (ATA): Current Member

Dr. Morgan Ashby, Au.D., CH-TM

Meet Dr. Morgan Ashby

Morgan Ashby earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, and a clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She also earned a certificate in animal audiology from the University of Northern Colorado.

Morgan is passionate and excited about the field of audiology and enjoys building meaningful relationships with her patients. Dr. Morgan Ashby sees patients at the Westminster clinic.

Outside of audiology, she enjoys spending her time outdoors with her husband and their dog, Irving. On the weekends, you can find her camping, hiking, or snowboarding in the mountains.

Education

• University of Northern Colorado: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Illinois State University: Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)
• University of Northern Colorado: Certificate in Animal Audiology

Training

• American Board of Audiology, Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

Dr. Bomina Kang, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Meet Dr. Bomina Kang

Bomina Kang is passionate about providing individualized patient-centered care and improving the quality of life of patients through implementing evidence-based intervention and treatment. Her specialty is adult diagnostics, hearing loss solutions, tinnitus management, and aural rehabilitation. She will be seeing patients at our Peoria, Arizona office.

Bomina earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Wichita State University and her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She received her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and holds a license in audiology from the States of Arizona and Colorado.

Dr. Bomina Kang was born in South Korea, and her family moved to the United States when she was a child. She grew up in Colorado but recently moved to Arizona with her husband and their daughter. In her free time, Bomina enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Education

• Wichita State University: Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Metropolitan State University of Denver: Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Dietetics (B.S)

Training

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Professional Organizations

• American Tinnitus Association (ATA) Current Member
• American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Current Fellow

TJ Tanberg

TJ started with Sound Relief in February 2019 and proudly holds the longest title in the company – Executive Director of Business Development and Operations. He graduated from Colorado College with a BA in Psychology. TJ also played in two Frozen Fours and a National Championship for Colorado College hockey.

He brings 20 years of experience in performance management, strategic planning, operational excellence across multiple industries, and we are thankful to have him on our team.

Outside of Sound Relief, TJ enjoys spending time with his family and golfing, fly-fishing, biking, and hockey.

Amy Reel

Amy is our controller, in charge of accounts payable and receivable. She studied accounting at St. Louis University. She moved to Denver in 1998, and prior to joining our team, she was the controller for a general contractor for over 13 years. An innovative and driven accounting professional, Amy enjoys working for family-owned and operated businesses. She strives to learn new ways of doing things and takes on challenges that are sometimes out of her comfort zone.

Amy lives in Waterloo, IL with her two children, Paige and Cainen. She loves spending time with her family, hiking, skiing, and reading.

Amy’s Sound Relief Spotlight

Jamee Burke – Patient Care Coordinator

Jamee is the patient care coordinator at our Centennial office. She grew up in Nebraska and attended Brigham Young University, studying psychology. She enjoys working with such a wonderful group of professionals who make such a huge difference in people’s lives. Jamee also loves getting to know so many of our patients.

Jamee is married with three children and spends much of her free time attending her kids’ sporting activities. She also enjoys reading, traveling, spending quality time with her family, and walking her dogs.

Linda Diveley – Patient Care Coordinator

Linda started at our Golden office, and she now works in Highlands Ranch as it is much closer to her home. She has extensive experience in customer service. Originally from Belleville, Illinois, she moved eight times corporately before settling here in 1999 with her husband and two kids. Linda came for a vacation and fell in love with the mountains! She spends time reading, traveling, and visiting with family and friends.

“Helping people, getting to know them, and building relationships is my favorite thing in life. I love working in this practice because I honestly know that each staff member is genuinely interested and concerned about making a positive impact in our customers’ lives.”

Elizabeth Prutsman – Patient Experience Facilitator

Elizabeth is Patrick’s little sister and has worked with Sound Relief since 2016, and she mainly helps with quality control for the patient experience. Elizabeth graduated with Honors from Old Dominion University with a BA in English Literature, and she has over 20 years of customer care experience.

She is also an enthusiastic volunteer. She started coaching youth basketball in college and still does with her own children’s teams. She advocates for local animal rescues and volunteers to exercise dogs at the SPCA.

Her most important role is Mom to her kids, Wyatt and Leila; and Person to her dog Roosevelt. Her three favorite things are time with her family, walks with Roosevelt, and taking a break with a run; the longer the better.

Kelsey Harris – Audiology Assistant

Kelsey started as the patient care coordinator at Sound Relief and has since started her doctoral studies of audiology at the University of Northern Colorado. Between classes, Kelsey continues to help by assisting the doctors as much as possible. Before moving to Colorado, she grew up in the Chicago area. When she isn’t spending time with patients, Kelsey loves being with her growing family of 10 siblings and 11 nephews and nieces. Her true passion is caring for and working with others. She also enjoys volunteering and fostering for local dog shelters. Currently, she has two dogs, Roux and Hallie. Kelsey tries to spend as much time outdoors as possible, including hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking.

Layla Fotouhi – Audiology Assistant

Layla Fotouhi is the Patient Care Coordinator at our Scottsdale office. She was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. After moving to Arizona, she can’t get enough of the sun! Her background is in Cosmetology, and she was also a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Fun fact: Layla placed in the Wisconsin State Pageant for National American Miss.

To advance her ability to help people, she is taking classes at Nova Southeastern University to become an Audiology assistant.

“I love seeing patients happy, and making those connections that last!”

Outside of work, Layla loves traveling and her hometown teams, the Packers, the Bucks, and the Brewers!

Ryan Prutsman

Ryan, our Assistant Marketing & Operations Manager, believes developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything he does both professionally and personally. With the addition of Ryan, Sound Relief is even more of a family business. He is the brother of Patrick Prutsman, co-founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center. His hobbies include hiking with friends and family, snowboarding, mountain biking, and he is an avid sports fan. Ryan also enjoys going on longboard rides with his beloved dog, Poppy.

Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ryan graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2016. He moved to Denver in March 2019 and is already a huge Colorado sports fan. His aim is to find the best way to convey Sound Relief’s mission of changing lives one ear at a time.

Justina Muniz – Audiology Assistant

Justina, a Colorado native, joined our team as the Patient Care Coordinator of our Westminster office in April 2019 and is now an Audiology Assistant. Justina finds true joy in helping others and is passionate about caring for our patients. She has worked in medical care for over 6 years and continues to find enjoyment and growth in her job.

In her free time, Justina enjoys many things including hiking, traveling, being active, and going to the gym, but mostly she enjoys spending time with her French Bulldog: Roskoe. She loves the outdoors and considers there is no lack of adventures for her and her pup in Colorado.