
Company Overview

The American Institute of Balance (AIB) established in 1992, is a privately held, global healthcare company based in Florida’s Tampa Bay. Specializing in the clinical specialty of diagnoses and rehabilitation of equilibrium and balance conditions, AIB has acquired an international reputation for its cutting-edge science, research, and education. Since its inception, AIB clinics have evaluated and treated over 200,000 patients.
In 2019, AIB launched a nationwide neurodiagnostic network, that has licensed and contracted over 150 audiology/neurology/otolaryngology practices in 39 states. This rapid growth has resulted in a 200% increase in top line revenue. Most importantly, with over 11,000 AIB trained and certified physical/occupational therapists from all 50 states, AIB is in the unique position of offering a full continuum of patient care nationwide.
Operations
Executive team

Richard E. Gans, PhD
Founder & President

Kimberly Rutherford, DSc., PT
Sr. Assoc. Partner
Chief Operating Officer

Brittany Fauble, AuD
Sr. Assoc. Partner
Vice-President Clinical Services

Christopher Wehse
Sr. Assoc. Partner
Chief Technology Officer
Professional Services

Alyssa VanderVeen, AuD, MBA (cand.)
Assoc. Partner
Director of Clinical Science

Christina Coppola, AuD
University Liaison & Fellowships

Carmen Romero, AuD
International Services Coordinator

Kori Hacker, PTA
Workshop Coordinator

Crystal Martin
Clinic Manager
Administration & Finance

Sharon Rudd
Senior Accounting Manager

Kelly Reynolds
Accounting

John Rice
Billing and Coding MAnager

Anthony Bucci
Director Human Resources
Technology

Ray Paradise
Software & Website Manager

Samantha Cacano
IT & Media
Marketing

Gina Lorenzetti
Director

Rochelle Yellowdy
Coordinator Education Marketing
National Accounts

KC Lakey
National Account anager

Leslie Tejeda, MBA
National Account Manager

Brittany Burke
Executive Coordinator

Tiffany Wash
National Training Manager

Elicia Carta, MBA
Account Representative
