Estes Audiology - New Braunfels

Dr. Soriya Estes is a licensed audiologist and founder of Estes Audiology. She earned her Doctorate in audiology from Salus University and a Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Texas. Dr. Estes has extensive experience in audiology and owns several audiology practices throughout Central Texas. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and has served on many committees for the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Kelli House is a licensed audiologist and joined Estes Audiology in 2014 as a partner. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in audiology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. House is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and has extensive experience in adult aural rehabilitation and hearing aid technology.

Jacob “Jake” Keup, AuD is an audiologist from Austin, working in the New Braunfels Estes Audiology location. Dr. Keup joined the practice in June 2017 and has a wide range of experiences throughout his previous clinical rotations in adults and pediatrics, in a number of practice and hospital settings. Dr. Keup is from Austin, Texas and completed his Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Keup’s favorite aspect of audiology is the ability to work with new patients each day and have the opportunity to make a difference in their world. Every day is a unique challenge, and a place to learn something new. He loves that he can touch a different patient’s life through better hearing through treatment and counseling.

Dr. Keup is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, the Texas Academy of Audiology, and the Future Leaders of Audiology.

Dr. Keup is a die-hard Longhorn and lives by the slogan: “What starts here, changes the world.” His goal is to make a change in the world through audiology, making a difference in people’s lives.

Education:

• The University of Texas at Austin, Doctorate of Audiology, Fall of 2017
• The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2014

Grace Rahtjen is a Hearing Instrument Specialist at our New Braunfels location. Grace has been in the field of audiology since 2017 and began practicing in 2021. She specializes in adult amplification and is passionate about improving the quality of life for her patients through audiological care. Grace's favorite part is seeing the joy on patients' faces when they can hear life again.

Grace Rahtjen is a member of the International Hearing Society and the Texas Academy of Audiology. She enjoys getting to attend audiology conferences and connecting with other professionals.

When Grace is not in clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and dogs on her property, skiing in Colorado, watching Kansas City Chiefs football games and exploring the Texas Hill Country with family and friends. 

Liz Beschoner, AuD  

 has practiced in the field of Audiology for several years. She joined Estes Audiology in 2014 as Doctor of Audiology at Estes Audiology in Boerne & New Braunfels, Texas. She has served many patients with a variety of needs in private practices around the San Antonio and Boerne areas. Dr. Beschoner is committed to helping those with hearing loss by bringing them excellent care through rehabilitation to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Beschoner enjoys spending time with her family. She resides in Boerne, Texas with her husband and her two children.

Education:

• The University of North Texas, Doctorate of  Audiology, 2012
• Abilene Christian University, Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders, 2007