Sound Relief Hearing Center - Scottsdale

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.

Jonathan was born and raised in Reno and received his bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Go Pack! He then moved to Arizona to pursue his Doctorate in Audiology at Arizona State University.

During his Doctorate program, he was fortunate to work in various clinical settings. His passion for humanitarian work inspired him to provide audiological services in improvised clinics throughout Africa and Mexico. Jonathan deeply enjoys working with patients and their families to address their listening needs and improve their quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, "Johnny Reno's" love for the outdoors leads him to explore many of Arizona’s hiking trails. He also enjoys riding his bike on the green belt and Tempe Town Lake and spending time at his favorite coffee shop and comic book store in Tempe.