Meet our Audiologists!

Sarah Schlunegger, AuD., CCC-A

Dr. Sarah was born and raised in Ortonville, Michigan. She studied Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University (Go Green!), and received her doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University in May 2017. She completed a year-long residency in Las Vegas, Nevada, and worked in Olympia, Washington for two years. Sarah now lives in Grand Blanc with her husband and their children.

Dr. Sarah specializes hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHA, as well as the diagnosis of hearing loss and balance disorders. She has worked with cochlear implant patients for over 7 years, and has a passion for helping those patients. She is also passionate about hearing loss prevention and had the opportunity to present her doctoral research for a national conference in San Antonio, TX, on hearing protective devices for recreational shooters. Dr. Sarah was a competitive collegiate pistol shooter at Michigan State University. She enjoys educating recreational shooters and hearing loss patients on ways to protect their hearing against dangerous sounds.

Natalie Brooks, AuD., CCC-A

Dr. Natalie grew up outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Dr. Natalie then attended Ball State University for graduate school where she completed clinical rotations in the university clinic, private practice, ENT, and nonprofit audiology settings. She completed her fourth-year externship at Carolina Ear, Nose, and Throat in Hickory, North Carolina. She received her Doctorate of Audiology in May 2022.

Dr. Natalie specializes in the diagnosis of balance disorders and hearing loss, as well as hearing loss treatment with hearing aids. She also works with cochlear implants and BAHA devices, and enjoys testing pediatric patients. In her free time you can find Natalie watching the latest Purdue basketball game. Go Boilermakers!

Alexis Brophy, AuD., CCC-A

Dr. Alexis is from Lake Orion, Michigan. She attended Western Michigan University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She was awarded her doctorate degree in audiology in May 2024. She now lives in Grand Blanc, Michigan with her husband and daughter.

Dr. Alexis enjoys working with cochlear implants and pediatric patients. She specializes in hearing and balance disorders. She completed her audiology externship year here at ENT Associates and is excited to continue her career here in Grand Blanc! Outside of work you can find her hiking, camping, or enjoying time downtown with her family.

Maria Jaros, BASc, Audiology Candidate, 2025

Maria is our current audiology student. She has completed three out of the four years of her doctoral school work and is finishing her last year with us at ENT Associates. She obtained a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2021. She currently attends the University of Kansas Medical Center for her Doctorate in Audiology.