Your Team

Dr. Brandy Breeden Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Brandy was born and raised in south Louisiana and earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in 2008 (Go Tigers!). She went on to earn her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2012 (Go Vols!). She is passionate about working with amplification devices and finds that the most rewarding part of her career is finding a solution to bring sound back to her patients so they can participate more fully in their own lives!

Dr. Brandy is very excited to be part of the Bridgewater team and looks forward to serving the families of Anderson County! She lives in Clinton with her husband and their two children. In their down time, you can find them camping, boating, and spending as much time as possible in the beautiful East Tennessee outdoors!

Dr. Blaire Barnhart, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Barnhart was born and raised in “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood,” Latrobe, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology with a minor in Psychology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The mountains then called her to East Tennessee where she completed her Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Audiology at the University of Tennessee. She completed her fourth-year externship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and has a very special place in her heart for all the kiddos, but she is so happy to now serve those of all ages at Bridgewater Balance and Hearing! She is passionate about amplification devices including hearing aids and bone conduction as well as audiologic and vestibular diagnostic testing of infants, children, and adults! When she is not at the office, you can find her boating, hiking, or traveling with friends, family, and her dog, Nora!

Dr. Amy Becker, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Becker is a Sevier County Native, born and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains. She is a recent graduate of the great University of Tennessee with her Doctorate degree in Audiology. She found Audiology later in life, due to her daughter's inability to communicate at a young age. She went back to school to facilitate her communication needs, however; the process of helping her allowed her to find her calling. She enjoys meeting and helping any individual find communication solutions. The current pandemic has been a struggle for everyone. The lesson it has taught her is that communication with friends and family makes life better. When someone has hearing loss, it could possibly make them feel isolated and less connected with their environment.

Dr. Becker's goal as an Audiologist is to help keep everyone connected, to live their best life. The Bridgewater Team is an amazing group that helps diagnose and provide treatment for individuals with hearing loss. She is so glad to be a part of the family. She currently resides with her husband, Jon, in Sevierville with their three kids, Seth, Emma, and Sutton.

Dr. Natalie Jones, Au.D., CCC-A

Natalie has her Master’s in Audiology. Before joining Bridgewater, she was a student clinician at UT Audiology clinic from 2020-2023 and completed off campus placements at Farragut ENT, Greater Knoxville ENT, and the Knoxville VA.

When Natalie was young, she had a hearing loss that was corrected. The audiologist she worked with was very helpful and made her feel comfortable. She realized she wanted to be able to do the same thing for people who have hearing loss. Now, she enjoys helping others be able to hear and communicate better. It is important to Natalie to have good relationships with her patients. That is why she ensures they are truly being taken care of and their hearing concerns are addressed.

Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outside, and reading on her patio.

Dr. Lindsay Vinsant, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Lindsay Vinsant earned her Bachelor of Science at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Audiology and Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. She completed her fourth-year audiology residency at Bay Pines VA Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, and earned her Certification of Clinical Competency in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Prior to joining the team at Bridgewater, Dr. Vinsant worked at an ENT practice in Knoxville, TN. She greatly enjoys talking to and learning about her patients so their treatment is personalized to them.

Dr. Vinsant is originally from East Tennessee. She is married to her best friend, Branden, and they have three fur-babies (cats), Spit, Opie, and Remi. In her free time, Dr. Vinsant enjoys playing golf, reading, and volunteering at a local cat rescue.

Gail Mcteer

Gail is our Insurance Coordinator Specialist for all locations and she will also be doubling as the Patient Care Coordinator at the Halls location. Gail has a wealth of knowledge, having worked in the hearing healthcare industry for 15+ years. If you have insurance needs, she is a valuable resource! Gail’s most crowning achievements are her three beautiful daughters and two granddaughters. She loves to work outdoors in her yard and read murder mysteries.

Savannah Hermosillo

“I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and am proud to be an East Tennessee native. I currently reside in West Knoxville with my family and three chihuahuas: Lil Man, Stormee, and Tybee. My hobbies include yoga, disc golf, walking my dogs, and spending time with family and friends. In 2016, I received two Associates of Applied Science Degrees in Business and Health Care Office Administration from Pellissippi State Community College. I have been working as an office administrator in the hearing healthcare industry for three years, and thoroughly enjoy my career. I can’t wait to see what the future may bring!”

Elizabeth Hutchinson

Eliizabeth joined the Bridgewater team in April 2023 at our Halls location. She has previous experience in a pediatric medical office, which is when she began to interact with our office, sending and receiving patient referrals. She also has 20+ years of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. With all of her experience in the medical field, it is easy to see that Elizabeth has a calling to help others. Elizabeth loves the atmosphere at Bridgewater and enjoys building relationships with our patients. Elizabeth has been married for 22 wonderful years with the help and grace of God above and has two amazing children. She lives on a small farm and loves caring for all of her animals. In her “spare time,” Liz enjoys reading and working in her flower beds.

Rhonda Helms

Rhonda joined the Bridgewater team with 30 years of experience of patient care in the veterinarian world. She worked for a veterinarian in West Tennessee for over 27 years. She started as a kennel assistant and worked her way up to office manager. She loved helping people in any way she could and continued to work in this field when she moved to East Tennessee.

Rhonda’s father struggled to hear for many years and she could see how it affected his daily life. With hearing aids, he became a bigger part of family gatherings and joined in conversations again. Her mom also now wears hearing aids. This first-hand experience encouraged Rhonda to join the Bridgewater family so she can be a part of other’s hearing journeys. She loves meeting patients and watching their world transform for them and their families through better hearing.

Rhonda has been married for 34 years. She lives close to her daughter, Amber, and her son-in-law, Jacob, along with her many furry grandbabies (goats, rabbits, dogs, cats, and chickens). Rhonda enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, going to antique stores, and spending time with family.

Josephine Lydia Wagner

Josephine earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is a current graduate student and is completing her clinical residency with Bridgwater. She is excited to learn from all of the amazing audiologists on the team. In school, she works with all age ranges of patients and different specialties within the field. She has a particular interest in vestibular and cochlear implants.

Josephine was drawn to audiology because of her love of helping others better their quality of life. She finds great joy in being able to positively impact the lives of those in the Tennessee community.

In her free time, Josephine likes to be outdoors. She enjoys going on hikes, having picnics, traveling, playing with her dogs (Monty and Nox), and hanging out with her family and friends.