Audiologists & Hearing Instrument Specialists in Ontario
Imagine a world without sound, or only garbled sounds. You’d miss a lot! Imagine what you’d miss hanging out with friends, having dinner with your family, playing with your kids or grandkids—even hearing the birds in your yard.
This is why we do what we do. We are fully committed to helping you improve your hearing and get the most out of every day of life.
Hearing plays such a crucial role in your overall well-being – from helping to prevent dementia to keeping you connected to your family. We are dedicated to restoring your ability to hear. Meet HEAR Ontario’s team.
We Hire Only the Best Audiologists & Hearing Instrument Specialists
At HEAR Ontario, we’re committed to helping our clients restore their hearing and improve their quality of life. Armed with the latest hearing loss technology, we’ll help you get back to doing what you love.
Kristina Hill
Audiologist, Clinic manager
Kristina Hill is an Audiologist at HEAR Owen Sound. She loves long walks in the woods with her 2 dogs and enjoys camping and kayaking adventures with her family.
Kristina also enjoys gardening and seems to have a green thumb when it comes to her indoor cacti.
Kristina has been helping the people of Owen Sound and the surrounding area with their hearing health care needs since 1996. She has been dispensing hearing aids to adults and children of all ages since 2001. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (Honors Linguistics and Psychology) and her Master of Science degree (Communicative Disorders) from the University of Western Ontario.
She challenges herself to stay on top of the fast paced advancements in hearing aid technology to provide the best treatment option for each patient’s hearing impairment and lifestyle needs.
Tara West
Client Care Administrator
Tara West is an experienced Client Care Administrator. She is driven by her passion to help people, and takes pride in providing the best customer service possible.
Tara has over 25 years experience in customer service, and you might recognize her from Coles in the Heritage Place Shopping Center, where she was the Customer Experience Manager for many years. Tara will always welcome you with a smile on her face, and help you at HEAR Owen Sound any way that she can.
Jonathan Dirks
Doctor of Audiology
Sarnia Location | Sarnia (North End) Location
Meet Audiologist, Jonathan Dirks, Doctor of Audiology. Jonathan was born and raised in Sarnia, ON, and completed his Doctorate in Audiology in Ohio at Northeast Ohio Au.D Consortium (NOAC) in 2018.
This included training and education from Kent State University, The University of Akron, and the Cleveland Clinic.
Jon spent several years practicing in sunny South Florida before returning home to Sarnia to be closer to family and friends.
Outside of the office, Jon enjoys travelling, golfing, and spending time with loved ones. With a passion that intersects his career, Jonathan is excited for the opportunity to provide expert level care and best practices to the community that raised him.
Siarra Noble
Client Care Administrator
Meet Siarra Noble, She is part of our fantastic team of client care administrators. She was born and raised in Sarnia, ON and in 2017 completed her PSW. Siarra has 3 years experience in the Client Care Administration role in the health care field.
Siarra is a fun, dedicated, kind, and loving person with a lot of compassion that will always welcome you to HEAR Sarnia and do whatever she can to help.
Amanda Parsley
CLIENT CARE ADMINISTRATOR
Amanda Parsley
CLIENT CARE ADMINISTRATOR
Meet Amanda Parsley, Client Care Administrator. Amanda has been serving our clients in Sarnia for over 5 years. She loves her family, her job and especially the clients. In her free time, she loves to travel!
Lee Davidson
HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
Lee Davidson is a Hearing Instrument Specialist at HEAR Belleville. Lee has been helping members of the Belleville community discover better hearing for over 16 years.
He is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University and a registered Hearing Instrument Specialist with the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners in Ontario. In his free time, Lee loves spending time with his two kids, playing soccer and watching Hockey.
Jeniece Renaud
Client CAre Administrator
Meet Jeniece Renaud, our energetic Client Care Administrator at HEAR Belleville who’s always on the go!
When she’s not assisting with Dementia Awareness and Brain Health education or diving into community engagement, you’ll find her making cherished memories with her two nieces, running trails, or perfecting her latest culinary creation. With a solid background in social services and a passion for helping others, Jeniece brings a fresh perspective to our team at Hear Belleville.
New to the administrative side but brimming with enthusiasm, she’s excited to connect with and support our vibrant community. Outside of work, Jeniece is on a mission to balance her love for adventure with a sprinkle of baking magic—because life’s too short not to enjoy both!
Chris Madden
HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
Chris is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with over 23 years of experience in the field of Hearing Health Care.
Shelley McGregor
Client CAre Administrator
Shelley McGregor has worked in client services for more than 30 years, ranging from Insurance Broker/Agent, Bombardier and driving transport trucks.
Roughly 18 years ago she decided to enter the Hearing Health Care industry and trained as Audiometric Technician serving the Carleton Place and surrounding area.
She enjoys camping, kayaking and most importantly spending quality time with her two Grandsons and family.
Sheri Madden
HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
Sheri is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with over 30 years of experience in the field of Hearing Health Care.
After graduating from SFDCI, she went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph, followed by a Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma from George Brown College.
Over the years, Sheri has provided hearing care to her clients in Smiths Falls, Brockville, Ottawa, Carleton Place and Perth. She is focused on personal and individual service using the newest hearing aid technology as well as follow up care.
Sheri feels privileged to be allowed to help her clients (many who have become like friends) to hear well and to maintain valuable communication by providing them with hearing devices. Outside of the clinic, Sheri enjoys family and a fantastic group of friends in the Smiths Falls area.
Connie Gibson
Client CAre Administrator
Connie has worked in client services for more than 45 years, ranging from retail to hotel and medical services. At the age of 45, she decided to go back to school to become a medical administrator.
She enjoys dealing with the public and is committed to providing the best care possible.
When Connie is not at work, she enjoys gardening, reading thrillers and mystery novels, and cooking.
Craig Evans
HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST
Meet Craig Evans, Hearing Instrument Specialist. Craig is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience serving Windsor, Essex, and Kent counties.
A distinguished graduate of Conestoga College in 2009, he has built a reputation for excellence in his field and compassion for his clients.
Outside of work, Craig enjoys riding his motorcycle and cheering on his two sons as they play hockey. He loves traveling with his wife to sunny destinations and, despite the occasional frustration, remains a dedicated Maple Leafs fan.
Catharine Gates
Client CAre Administrator
Catharine is a dedicated professional with years of experience in healthcare and administration, always driven by a passion for helping others.
Her career reflects her commitment to making a positive impact, whether through patient care or behind-the-scenes support.
Outside of work, Catharine values time spent with family and friends, and her love for animals, especially dogs, brings her great joy. She enjoys being in nature, volunteering in her community, and whenever possible, traveling to new places.
With a heart for service and a deep connection to the world around her, Catharine lives a life based on kindness, compassion, and adventure.
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