Audiology Office
Hearing & Balance
Friendswood, TXOur Friendswood audiology clinic at 699 S Friendswood Dr. Ste 104 offers comprehensive hearing, balance, and vestibular care — including services from the only neuroaudiologist in South Texas.
- 699 S Friendswood Dr. Ste 104, Friendswood, TX 77546
- (346) 474-4626 (Ext. 3)
- support@speechhearingtherapy.com
Office Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sat – Sun | Closed |
- Care led by the only neuroaudiologist in South Texas
- On-site parking
- Wheelchair accessible, ground-level entry
- American Institute of Balance Certified Specialty Care Center Partner
“The audiologist took the time to walk me through every part of my balance and hearing assessment, and explained the results clearly. Patient, knowledgeable, and the most thorough exam I've had.”— Google Review
Comprehensive Hearing & Balance Care
Hearing evaluations, hearing aids, tinnitus relief, vestibular care, cochlear implants, and custom protection — complete audiology in Friendswood, TX.
Hearing Evaluations
Comprehensive diagnostic testing using audiometry and speech tests to identify hearing loss and guide care.
Hearing Aids
Personalized hearing aid selection from top brands, fit and fine-tuned to your hearing, lifestyle, and budget.
Tinnitus Relief
Evidence-based tinnitus evaluation and sound therapy to reduce ringing in the ears and daily disruption.
Dizziness & Balance
Vestibular testing and rehabilitation for vertigo, BPPV, and balance disorders from our neuroaudiology team.
Ear Plugs & Protection
Custom-molded ear plugs and hearing protection for musicians, swimmers, hunters, and noisy work environments.
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implant programming, mapping, and follow-up care for adults and children with severe hearing loss.
Our Hearing Care Team
Audiologists, technicians, and patient care staff caring for hearing and balance at our Friendswood, TX audiology clinic.
Dr. Michelle Saltarrelli, AuD, CCC, A/SLP
Neuroaudiologist & Speech Language Pathologist / OwnerDr. Michelle Saltarrelli is a Pearland resident and Friendswood, TX-based dual certified audiologist and speech-language pathologist — among the 0.3% nationwide who have achieved dual certification. With over 20 years in speech and hearing healthcare, she specializes in vestibular disorders (vertigo) and the cognitive decline and fall risk associated with adult onset sensorineural hearing loss.
She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Louisiana Tech University and completed her residency at Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and at Houston Ear Research Foundation (HERF). Dr. Saltarrelli pursued additional certifications in Vestibular Rehabilitation, V-Stim, orofacial myology, and Lee Silverman Voice Therapy.
Over the decades, her career has evolved as a consultant teaching audiologists in the U.S. and U.K., adjunct professor, researcher, patient and disabilities advocate, medical insurance reviewer, and national speaker. Outside of her profession, she and her husband enjoy Bible study with friends and supporting their five sons in college, sports, and band events.
Dr. Rachel Bringewatt, AuD, ABA-C
AudiologistDr. Rachel Bringewatt grew up in the Midwest and earned her Master's in Audiology from Wichita State University in 2004. She began her clinical career with a fellowship at Texas ENT and subsequently worked in Otolaryngology clinics in Houston. While practicing, she completed her Doctor of Audiology from Salus University in 2010 and holds certification from the American Board of Audiology.
Dr. Bringewatt spent 13 years practicing in Omaha, NE, before returning to the Gulf Coast. With over 21 years of experience, her career spans balance disorder clinics, educational audiology, private Otolaryngology management, and work with a major hearing aid manufacturer. She has a special interest in hearing conservation for musicians and is a Gold Circle-trained audiologist with Sensaphonics.
Her love of the ocean brought her back to the Gulf Coast and the beautiful Bay Area. Dr. Bringewatt has three adult children and enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and yoga. Her favorite sound? The calming rhythm of waves crashing on the shore.
Sheri
Chief Administrator (Audiology Clinic)Sheri was born in Denton, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson when she was 5 years old. She is a graduate of Brazoswood High School and attended college in Huntsville at Sam Houston State University. She has been married for 27 years to her husband, and they have two kids, 25 and 22 years old. They moved to Pearland in 1998 and consider Pearland home.
Sheri enjoys reading, puzzles, traveling, hiking, cruising, and the great outdoors. She has visited beautiful places around the world like Bolivia, Greece, Rome, and closer to home Alaska, Yosemite, and Maine.
She started working at Autumn Oak in 2013. "I am the chief administrator in the hearing clinic. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. I enjoy getting to know each of our patients and seeing the improvements in their quality of life that we help provide them with."
Jennifer
Executive Office Administrator (Audiology Clinic)Jennifer was born in Louisiana and moved to Texas when she was five. She spent her youth just down the road in Alvin, TX. After High School she attended Sam Houston State University and once done with school, she moved to Seattle, WA, where she spent three years enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
She currently lives in Pearland with her husband and two boys. In her spare time she loves to read, travel, cook, and spend time with family and friends.
Jennifer started working at Autumn Oak on opening day in 2012 and couldn't imagine working anywhere else. "It is a wonderful thing to be involved in a practice that is helping people live independent lives. Our patients, and our staff, are amazing."
Abigail (Abbey)
Audiology & Vestibular TechnicianAbbey was raised in Webster, TX. She enjoys cooking, drawing, and spending time with her two adorable dogs. She has always enjoyed art and music, whether it's appreciation or creating it herself.
"It's such an honor to see the difference we make here at Autumn Oak! It's so rewarding to be able to help patients and see them leave happy!"
Allison
Audiology Technician, Patient Care CoordinatorAllison is a native Houstonian who is passionate about hospitality and interpersonal communication. She is a mother to two beautiful children, a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-month-old son. The oldest of 4 siblings and the aunt to two nephews, in her free time she enjoys spending time with her big family and friends.
She has been a member at First United Methodist Church for a year and loves sharing the love and joy of Jesus with her children and the community. As an avid reader, she has read many books in her life and is sharing that love with her kids.
"I love being part of the Autumn Oak family! Getting to be a part of improving patients' quality of life while providing excellent service is such a joy!"
Patient Reviews
Hear from Friendswood, TX patients who trust Autumn Oak for speech pathology and audiology — rated 4.9/5 across 199+ Google reviews.
Friendswood Audiology FAQs
Common questions about visiting our audiology office at 699 S Friendswood Dr. Ste 104 — including hours, hearing and balance services, parking, accessibility, and how to schedule your visit.
Our audiology office at 699 S Friendswood Dr. Ste 104 is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are closed Saturday and Sunday at this location.
Call (346) 474-4626 and choose extension 3 to reach our audiology team. Mention if you need extra time for hearing aid fittings, vestibular testing, or balance evaluations, and we will adjust the appointment length so we can complete your visit without rushing.
Our audiology office is at 699 S Friendswood Dr. Ste 104, Friendswood, TX 77546, just minutes from our speech pathology office down the road at 820 S Friendswood Dr. The location offers convenient on-site parking close to the entrance, and the office is fully wheelchair accessible with ground-level entry.
This office welcomes patients from across the greater Houston, Galveston, and Bay Area Houston regions — including Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Webster, Texas City, Clear Lake, and surrounding Galveston, Harris, and Brazoria county communities.
Our Friendswood audiology office offers the full range of hearing and balance services — including comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid selection and fittings, hearing aid repairs, custom ear protection, real-ear measurement, tinnitus management, cochlear implant programming, and bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) services.
Because Autumn Oak is also an American Institute of Balance Certified Specialty Care Center Partner, our team supports patients with vertigo, BPPV, and other balance disorders through vestibular testing and rehabilitation therapy. Our owner is also the only neuroaudiologist in South Texas, so complex hearing and balance cases can be handled in-house.
Please bring your insurance card, a list of current medications, prior audiograms or hearing test results from another clinic, and any written orders or notes from your physician about your hearing or balance concerns. If you currently wear hearing aids, bring those too — even if they are not working properly. This helps our audiologists understand your history and tailor your care.
Plan for your first visit to last about 60 minutes. A family member or close conversation partner is welcome to come along — they can offer helpful context about how hearing or balance changes are showing up in everyday life and hear our recommendations firsthand.