Estes Audiology - Boerne

Rachel Higginbotham, AuD 

is a Boerne native who joined Estes Audiology in 2016. Dr. Higginbotham loves ears and is passionate about better hearing. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus. Her goal is to improve enjoyment of life by working with patients and loved ones to find hearing solutions. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Higginbotham takes joy in spending time with her family and church community group, reading a good book, and playing board games with friends. She lives in Boerne with her husband and three sons.

Education:

• The University of Texas at Dallas, Doctorate of Audiology, 2014
• The University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders – Audiology, 2010

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

Grace Rahtjen is a Hearing Instrument Specialist at our Boerne 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.