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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.

Why Choose Us

It seems that everyone these days is selling hearing aids. While you might be able to purchase devices on the internet or at big box stores, you’ll be missing out on the personal touch that only smaller clinics can provide. 

We didn’t start our business to become hearing aid salespeople. We’re hearing aid professionals. That means our focus is on making sure you get exactly what you need to hear the most sounds, in a way that fits your budget and lifestyle.

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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

Audiologist, Clinic manager

Owen Sound Location

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

Client Care Administrator

Owen Sound Location

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

Jonathan Dirks

Doctor of Audiology

Sarnia 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

Siarra Noble

Client Care Administrator

Sarnia Location

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.

Jonathan Dirks, Doctor of Audiology

Jonathan Dirks

Doctor of Audiology

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.

Amanda Parsley, Client Care Administrator

Amanda Parsley

CLIENT CARE ADMINISTRATOR

Sarnia (North End) Location

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

HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

Belleville Location

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

Jeniece Renaud

Client CAre Administrator

Belleville Location

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 Madden

HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

Carleton Place Location

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

Client CAre Administrator

Carleton Place Location

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 Madden

HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

Smiths Falls Location

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 Gibson

Client CAre Administrator

Smiths Falls Location

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

Craig Evans

HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

Tecumseh Location

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.

Karen Capstick

Karen Capstick

Client CAre Administrator

Tecumseh Location

With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, I am deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. I believe in the power of a genuine smile and the importance of being passionate about the work you do.

As a mother of three, I cherish spending my free time with my family, particularly watching my children play hockey. My husband and I also enjoy outdoor adventures with our two dogs, Bailey, a beagle, and Charlie, a golden retriever. Each year, our family takes a trip to Florida, a special time to reconnect and unwind from our busy routines.

In quieter moments, I find joy in reading a good book or indulging in a Hallmark movie.

Alasdair cumming audiologist.

Alasdair Cumming

Audiologist and Clinic Manager

Napanee Location

Alasdair graduated from Western University with a Masters degree in Audiology in 2012. He has been practicing Audiology in the Town of Greater Napanee since 2014. As a lifelong hearing aid wearer himself Alasdair understands the challenges those with hearing loss face on a day to day basis. This is what inspired him to become an Audiologist. 

His goal is to help other with hearing loss get the most out of their hearing devices to reduce the strain a hearing loss places on one’s life and on the lives of those around them.

Outside of work Alasdair enjoys spending time with his young children, doing various home improvement projects, and faithfully cheering on his beloved Green Bay Packers every Sunday during football season.

Tanya Bierman client care administrator.

Tanya Bierman

Client Care Administrator

Napanee Location

Tanya is a dedicated professional with over 4 years of experience in Healthcare.  She has worked in both massage therapy clinic and hearing healthcare clinics. She is driven by her passion for helping others with a heart for service and a deep connection to the community.  She moved to the Napanee area in 2004 she has come to cherish this small town.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, kayaking and walking her dog.

Craig Evans, Hearing Instrument Specialist

Craig Evans

HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

Windsor Location

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.

Lindsay Pietrangelo client care coordinator.

Lindsay Pietrangelo

Client Care Coordinator

Windsor Location

Lindsay serves as the Client Care Administrator at HEAR Windsor, where she is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service with a warm and friendly approach. With a background as a Personal Support Worker and Medical Receptionist, Lindsay brings years of experience and strong communication skills to every interaction. 

Outside of work, she is passionate about fitness and enjoys long walks with her husband and their two labradoodles. Lindsay looks forward to welcoming you and assisting you in any way she can.

Jeff Day

Jeffrey Day 

Hearing Instrument Specialist and Clinic Manager

Perth Location

Jeff is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the field of hearing health care. He obtained his Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma from Grant MacEwan University in Alberta in 2003 and began working in Smiths Falls.

Over the years Jeff has provided service to clients in Perth, Carleton Place and Brockville, where he has focused on individual hearing needs, new hearing aid technology and ongoing follow up care.

Jeff looks forward to working with HEAR Perth and to continue to help clients with their hearing health care in the Perth community.

Outside of the office, Jeff enjoys his family life, the outdoors and cheering on his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs (this is our year!).

Shelly Laughlin

Shelly Laughlin

Client Care Administrator

Perth Location

Shelly is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the Chiropractic and Hearing Healthcare industries. Having lived in Perth her entire life, Shelly’s dedication to service and passion for helping others have shaped her successful career.

After spending 10 years in the Chiropractic field, Shelly returned to college in 2011 to pursue a certification in Medical Office Administration. Since then, she has thrived in the Hearing Healthcare sector, where she continues to provide exceptional service and care to her clients. Shelly takes great pride in working with the public, always going above and beyond to ensure that clients receive the best care and attention.

Outside of her professional life, Shelly is an avid traveler, golf enthusiast, and enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her two beloved grandchildren.

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Brieanna Lemonius

Hearing Instrument Specialist and Clinic Manager

Oakville Location

Passionate about quality hearing care, Brieanna Lemonius provides detailed personalized treatment options and one-on-one hearing consultations. She will work with you to find a hearing solution unique to your lifestyle and communication needs.

Brieanna graduated University of Waterloo in 2018. She later graduated from the Hearing Instrument Specialist program at Conestoga College, receiving the Resound Champion of Technology Award. She is registered with the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario (AHIP) and is certified in cerumen management.

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Shan Erramilli

Client CAre Administrator

Oakville Location

Shan is a Client Care Coordinator at the Hear Oakville clinic. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management from Conestoga College and a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from Manipal International University. With over two years of experience as a Hearing Healthcare Administrator, Shan has developed strong expertise in the field. He is also fluent in both British Sign Language and American Sign Language.

Outside of work, Shan enjoys traveling, gardening, and organic farming. He actively volunteers with the City of Burlington’s community support program and is an avid badminton and chess player. Be sure to ask him about his gardening and organic farming insights when you meet him!

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