Dr. Patricia Stofiel
Au. D., CCC-A, FAAA
ABA Certified and Licensed Audiologist
​Founder of Life Hearing and Balance, LLC

- Dr. Stofiel earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Northeast Ohio Au. D. Consortium (NOAC) through The University of Akron.  She is a retired member of the armed forces with over 21 years of service.  As a First Sergeant (1SG), she mentored and trained Soldiers each duty weekend in medical operations.  Through the Army Hearing Program, she realized her desire is to dedicate her time towards treating those with daily communication concerns and assist others to improve their quality of life. 
- Dr. Stofiel takes special interest in hearing loss and tinnitus, allowing her patients to select an appropriate medical treatment, educate the importance of hearing protection, provide tinnitus evaluations, and tinnitus management options.  Her focus is to provide all patients with the greatest quality and care through listening and customizing individual treatment plans.
- Dr. Stofiel believes in patient-centered care and local community involvement.  She is an active member of the American Legion, member of the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce, member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Academy of Audiology (AAA), and Ohio Academy of Audiology (OAA).
Dr. Lauren Sanor
Au. D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist 


Dr. Sanor is a two-time graduate of the University of Akron, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, followed by her Doctorate of Audiology. She discovered her passion for audiology during her studies, after taking her “Intro to Audiology” course, everything clicked into place.
Her favorite part of practicing audiology is helping patients regain their quality of life and stay actively engaged in the moments that matter most. Dr. Sanor is especially passionate about preserving cognitive health across the lifespan through improved hearing care.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Sanor enjoys cooking and baking, spending time outdoors with her husband and their two dogs, and relaxing at home crocheting with her three cats. If you’re looking to spark a conversation, any of those topics will do the trick!