HearingLife - Pace

Dr. Melanie Friend earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 2006 and her Doctor of Audiology Degree in 2010 from the University of South Alabama. She is licensed in the state of Florida and holds National Certification and Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (CCC-A). She has been practicing with Hearing Life since 2012.  Dr. Friend specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, including hearing devices. Outside the office, Dr. Friend calls Pace her home and enjoys running outdoors and spending time with her family.

Dr. Rebecca Ratliff holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of West Florida and a Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of South Alabama.  She did her externship at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and returned to practice in the Northwest Florida region in 2012.  She currently holds national certification from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A).  Dr. Ratliff provides a wide range of audiological services with a specialty in hearing aid devices and tinnitus rehabilitation.  She hopes to grow a truly great, cutting edge practice for this entire region.

Jacquie Dannreuther hails from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and after attending LSU and living in Baton Rouge for nearly 15 years, she is a huge Tiger and Saints fan. After earning a Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2001) and her Masters in Audiology (2003), Jacquie practiced for 5 years as Ascension Parish Public School’s Audiologist. Her family moved to Gulf Breeze, FL in 2008 for her husband to join her family’s retail business, Lee Tracy, as well as open Intracoastal Outfitters. Shortly after relocating, she found a professional home at Hearing Life on the campus of Sacred Heart Hospital with her mentor Carol Whitcomb Powell, Ph.D. Audiologist.  In 2012, she became Dr. Dannreuther, graduating from A.T. Still University with her Au.D.  Jacquie is married to Wes Dannreuther, and they have three boys: Elliot, Will, and Ben (recently adding a four-legged female German Sheppard, Rhya, to the mix).  Jacquie’s hobbies include cheering on her boys at various sporting events, boating, and finding unique items that can be upcycled. Dr. Dannreuther is very passionate about helping her patients stay connected to the world around them. She strives daily to improve her patients' ability to communicate using the most advanced technology combined with excellent service and care.  She is clinically certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association

Carol Powell is a licensed Doctor of Audiology with experience helping people achieve healthy hearing. She specializes in the evaluation and non-medical treatment of hearing loss and has extensive training in hearing evaluation and rehabilitative audiology including hearing instrument dispensing and patient-centered counseling.