Our Institute
Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute in Creve Coeur, MO, opened in 2018 and provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment solutions to bring back your quality of life. Our experienced staff has treated vestibular disorders for over 15 years. Our audiologists are highly-skilled specialists using evidence-based approaches and the most advanced medical technology to clearly assess your needs and customize your care. Their expertise centers on a passion for accurate vestibular diagnosis and full vestibular rehabilitation. Restoring your wellness and bringing your life back to balance is our priority.
Our Mission
To be the first and only stop for patients with dizziness and/or balance disorders, providing complete diagnostic and treatment options in order to bring balance back into their life.
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Meet Our Team
Jaime L. Carmody, MS, F-AAA
Audiologist and Founder of Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute, LLC
Jaime Carmody received her Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Louis University and her Master of Audiology degree from Washington University School of Medicine. She was immediately drawn to dizziness and balance disorders and focused her entire Master’s studies and Thesis to vestibular dysfunction. Upon graduation, she partnered with Sound Health Services to start the Dizziness and Balance Center, which she operated and ran for 13 years. During this time, she saw more than 800 dizzy patients per year and treated over 300 patients per year with BPPV treatments. She knew there was so much more she could provide to vesitbular patients so she spent years researching the best diagnostics and treaments, traveling the US to see what other specialists were providing. She decided to open Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute in 2018 with the sole purpose of seeing patients through their journey from start to finish. Dizziness is her passion and she has dedicated her life to helping patients overcome this debilitating issue. Jaime enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, reading, traveling, and finding new eclectic places to eat and drink around St. Louis.
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  Whitney Lupo, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA Audiologist Dr. Whitney Lupo received her Bachelor of Science degree with minors in Human Development and Family Studies as well as Psychology from the University of Missouri and her Doctorate in Audiology degree from Missouri State University. She completed her 4th year externship at Ear Care and Skull Base Surgery, where she was able to develop her skills in diagnostic testing and treatment of the vestibular system. Whitney immediately took an interest in testing and treating patients with dizziness and balance disorders. After her externship, she took a position at ENT Associates, Inc., a Division of Sound Health Services where she was able to continue to develop and focus these skills. Whitney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, good food and drinks and being exposed to new things. |
 Nicole Garrett, Au.D., CCC-A Audiologist Dr. Nicole Garrett received her Doctorate in Audiology from Illinois State University. She completed her 4th year externship at both Sound Health Services and Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute (MDBI). While she was at MDBI she exceeded at vestibular diagnostic testing and treatment for patients with vestibular dysfunction. Nicole enjoys watching Blues Hockey, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. |
 Katlyn Plotzer, Au.D., CCC-A Audiologist Dr. Katlyn Plotzer received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a minor in Audiology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Doctorate of Audiology degree from East Tennessee State University. During her time as a doctoral student, she discovered a passion for vestibular testing. She completed her 4th year externship at Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute (MDBI). As an extern, she was able to further develop and hone her skills in vestibular testing and treatment and she quickly affirmed her passion of working with patients who have vestibular disorders. In her free time, Katlyn enjoys baking, crafting, reading, and watching hockey. |
Jennifer Banovic, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiologist
 Karen Radake Karen has been in the medical billing field for over 30 years working for various medical specialties, as well as running her own billing service for four years. Karen's medical billing background and knowledge allows her to process claims and payments efficiently, work with insurance companies, and assist with patient questions. She enjoys spending time with family, including her 5 grandsons, and friends. In her free time she likes to read and do crafts. |
 Michelle Musielak Billing Department Michelle began her medical career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the rehabilitation setting before transitioning to medical billing in 2007. She received a certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in 2008 and has been assisting with medical billing ever since. Michelle enjoys the challenge of working to get claims processed and paid correctly while still utilizing medical knowledge in a more flexible setting. When not working she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching her boys play soccer, trying new restaurants, reading, and spending time on the beach. |
 Cindy Weygandt Insurance Team
Cindy Weygandt is part of our Insurance Verification Department. She organizes and monitors the insurance team in checking and verifying every patients insurance before they are seen at Midwest Dizziness and Balance Institute. On her off days she enjoys spending time at her lake house with her husband, kids, and grandkids. She is a proud mom of 4 and grandma to 8. |
Madison Gaylord
Front Desk Representative
Zoe Lacy
Front Desk Representative
Zoe joined the MDBI team in July of 2022, where she strives to provide exceptional customer service and enjoys making connections with our patients. When not at work, in her free time she enjoys biking/hiking with her family and dogs. She loves going to see live music in the city, and enjoys the many vegetarian restaurants STL has to offer.
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What Makes Us Different
MDBI is the ONLY facility in the St. Louis Metropolitian Area that specializes in BOTH the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of vestibular dysfunction. The Institute is one of only a handful of clinics in the nation that is this qualified and specialized. It is our life's work to assess and rehabilitate your vestibular system. We know exactly what you are going through.
It’s likely you’ve seen multiple specialists with no complete answers and little lasting relief for your dizziness. We know it can be a lengthy process. Our Institute not only has the diagnostic technology and expertise to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong with your vestibular system, but we also provide proven protocols and treatments that provide actual solutions with an effective rate of over 85%.
MDBI specializes in a broad spectrum of vestibular dysfunction, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), migraine-associated vertigo, neuritis/labyrinthitis, vestibulopathy, Menieres disease, and motion sensitivity. We are fully equipped to test, accurately diagnose, and treat balance disorders. We eliminate frustrating and time-consuming travel by providing both diagnosis and treatment at our one convenient location.
