Sound Relief Hearing Center - Scottsdale

Emily grew up in Ohio and 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.

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, and Grand Teton. In Arizona, they enjoy exploring new hiking grounds and trying new restaurants and breweries.

Rachael is one of two audiologists in our Scottsdale, AZ office. She earned both her B.A. in speech pathology and audiology and her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of Southern Mississippi. She pursued audiology because she enjoys helping others and has found fulfillment in working with patients with hearing loss and tinnitus.

Rachael grew up in Mississippi and she enjoys traveling whenever possible. So far, her favorite country to visit is Spain because of the beautiful churches. Her clinical externship at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Arizona introduced her to the Southwest, and she has loved the dry heat ever since! Rachael and her fiancé enjoy hiking, exploring new areas, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Julie Prutsman, owner and founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center, is a third-generation audiology professional. Her family entered the field of hearing health care in the 1950s. Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Marietta College (1996), her master’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from the University of Colorado (1999), and her doctoral degree in audiology from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology (2003). Dr. Prutsman is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, Colorado Academy of Audiology, and American Tinnitus Association.