East Coast Audiology & Physical Therapy
Dr. Sugden is a New York state licensed Audiologist who has been helping people escape their isolation and regain their hearing for more than 20 years. She obtained her clinical doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, received a Master’s Degree in Audiology from Syracuse University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Nazareth College in Rochester.
She has extensive experience with adult and pediatric hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and hearing aid management, as well as vestibular testing (balance and dizziness testing) and newborn hearing screenings. She also performs tinnitus evaluations, Central Auditory Processing Disorder testing and workers compensation and pension examinations. She has also obtained several certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy through the American Institute of Balance and Fyzical.
Dr. Sugden has received many accolades, including the “Women Of Distinction” award in 2016 from the NYS Senate and presented business of the year awards from the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and Downtown Watertown Business Association in 2012. She also is a Fellow with the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family, relaxing at the family cottage and traveling.
Dr. Grimshaw has been with Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers since August 2017. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, in December 1999 with his Masters in Physical Therapy. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse in May 2010.
He has worked in multiple settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, nursing homes, home health care and finally outpatient sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, where he has spent the last 20 years mastering his skills. Dr. Grimshaw has continued his education and training to include McKenzie mechanical evaluation and treatment as well as multiple sports and orthopedic related courses.
He has also obtained several certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy through Fyzical. In his free time, he enjoys boating on Lake Ontario, hunting and fishing and spending time with family.
Dr. Urlacher is a New York state licensed Audiologist and has been with Watertown Audiology since June 2018. She obtained her clinical doctorate degree in Audiology from Gallaudet University of Washington, D.C., and Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences with honors from SUNY Plattsburgh.
She completed her fourth-year audiology externship with Watertown Audiology. She has experience with adult and pediatric hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and hearing aid management, as well as vestibular testing (balance and dizziness testing), tinnitus evaluations and newborn hearing screenings. She also earned her Clinical Certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Dr. Urlacher has completed certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy through Fyzical. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and enjoying the Thousands Island and St. Lawrence River.
Dr. Sgroi is a New York state licensed Audiologist and has been with Watertown Audiology since June 2017. He obtained his clinical doctorate degree in Audiology from Salus University of Pennsylvania and Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from SUNY Fredonia.
Prior to joining Watertown Audiology for his fourth-year externship, Dr. Sgroi garnered valuable experience in a busy hospital and clinical setting in the Department of Otolaryngology at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has experience with adult and pediatric hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and hearing aid. He also performs tinnitus evaluations, vestibular testing (balance and dizziness testing) and Central Auditory Processing Disorder testing.
He also earned his Clinical Certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family and cooking.
Jordon has been with Watertown Audiology since August 2018. Jordon loves working at Watertown Audiology because of its amazing culture and teamwork. She enjoys spending time with the patients and getting to know about their lives and interests.
She earned her Master’s Degree in Literacy from SUNY Potsdam and Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders & Sciences from SUNY Cortland. She spent the last 10 years as a speech language therapist, helping preschool age children, before joining Watertown Audiology.