Benjamin J. Copeland, M.D., Ph.D.

As Balance Point's medical director, Dr. Copeland consults with the clinic's staff for each patient's plan of care. Dr. Copeland holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience as well a medical degree and training in Otology/Neurotology and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He has published significant research on ear and neck conditions and treatments and has won numerous awards.

Brenda Howard, MHS OTR
Occupational Therapist / Vestibular Therapist

Brenda completed the Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Course (Herdman course) through Emory University/APTA in March 2007.  She performs repositioning maneuvers for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Epley, Semont) and treats vertigo and imbalance from vestibular hypofunction, head injury, and other inner ear disorders.  Brenda's background includes general occupational therapy in acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment including neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.  She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1984, and received a Masters of Health Sciences from the University of Indianapolis in 2005.

Melissa Teske, Au.D, CCC-A

Melissa is an audiologist at Balance Point.  She received her Doctorate in Audiology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.  She has previously trained at Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana Unversity Hospital and Wishard Memorial Hospital.  She was also an instructor at Butler University having taught Aural Rehabilitation.

Catherine Stocker, Au.D, CCC-A

Catherine is an audiologist at Balance Point.  She received her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Purdue University.  She then went on to Indiana Unversity where she received her Doctorate in Audiology.  She completed her 4^th year externship with Whisper Hearing Centers and Otolaryngology Associates.  Her primary focus is vestibular function testing.  She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.