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Earlens Lunch & Learn Seminar
Heuser Hearing Institute is thrilled to now be offering the Earlens Light-Driven Hearing Aid, an exciting new option for people who want more natural sound quality from a hearing solution. Join us for a Lunch & Learn seminar to learn more about this product, how it’s different than other hearing aids and hear the difference through…
An Open House on Hearing
Come attend our True Open House event from 9am – noon and 1pm – 3 pm. We will have vendors in the waiting room, be working on KCDHH, plus reps from ReSound, Caption Call and Ear Lens will be in attendance. Oticon accessories will be available as well as in-office demonstrations of their products. (e.g….
Butterflies in Motion Luncheon
Held at the historic Brown Hotel, this unique fundraiser attracts some of the city’s most gracious and creative hosts and hostesses and challenges them to create a movie-themed table while inviting their guests to participate in the theme through their own wardrobe or accessories. Named the Best Lunch Event in 2017 by The Voice-Tribune! “The…
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Pavel Zahorik
Dr. Pavel Zahorik earned his Bachelor of Science in psychology and philosophy and his doctoral degree in experimental psychology from the University of Wisconsin. He completed three years of postdoctoral training in visual and auditory space perception at the University of California at Santa Barbara before joining the University of Louisville in 2003 as an…
Michelle King, Au.D.
Dr. Michelle King completed her master’s degree in audiology at the University of Louisville and her Doctorate of Audiology from A.T. Still University in 2007. She is licensed to practice audiology in Kentucky. Before joining Heuser Hearing Institute, she worked for 35 years at the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs in pediatric…
Melissa Twyman
Melissa Twyman joined Heuser Hearing & Language Academy in 2013 and has worked as an instructional assistant with all age levels. Prior to joining Heuser, she was an instructional assistant at Auburndale Elementary. She also worked as a court liaison and an administrative assistant for a doctor’s office. Originally from Louisville, Melissa couldn’t imagine being…
Greta Gillmeister
Greta Gillmeister is a board certified music therapist and holds degrees in music performance from the University of Kentucky and in music therapy from the University of Kansas. Greta has been a music therapist for more than 18 years and has been providing services at HHLA since 2003. She has worked clinically with children who…
Dorie Smith
Ms. Dorie has worked in early childhood education for more than 30 years. She received her associate’s degree from JCC and her Bachelor of Science from Campbellsburg University. Dorie has been with JCPS since 2013. She is honored to be the teacher of the Jump Start class of 3 to 4 year olds at Heuser…
Sydney Creason
Sydney Creason has taught at Heuser Hearing & Language Academy since 1999. She received her bachelor’s degree in deaf and hard of hearing education with elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University. She has a master’s degree in education of the deaf from Smith College in Massachusetts. Sydney has worked with every age level at HHLA and even spent…
Debbie Woods
Debbie Woods has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education and spent 15 years as an elementary school teacher before entering the field of early intervention. Along with these degrees, Debra holds two graduate teaching certifications for dual sensory impairment and deaf and hard of hearing. After her teaching career, Debbie worked with the…
Lindsey Nolan
Lindsey Nolan obtained her Bachelor of Science in communication disorders from Western Kentucky University and her Master of Science in communication disorders from the University of Louisville. She has worked with patients in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, hospitals and homes. Lindsey has experience treating a wide range of speech and language impairments…
Lauren Coleman
Lauren Coleman attended Ball State University for her undergraduate and graduate studies and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders in children and has a significant interest in the birth to age three population. Lauren became a speech-language pathologist because she can’t imagine living a life without…
Bobbie Jo Mooney
Bobbie Jo Mooney joined Heuser Hearing Institute in May 2013. She has worked in the medical field for over 20 years and has lived in the Louisville area all her life. Bobbie Jo has six children and enjoys time with her grandchildren.
Angie Beach
Dr. Angie Beach completed her master’s degree in audiology at the University of Louisville in 1999 and her Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University in 2012. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed to practice audiology in Kentucky and Indiana as well as work…
Linda Locke
Linda Locke is a native Louisvillian. She has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field and joined Heuser Hearing Institute in June 2002. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spalding University in 2000 and a degree in medical office technology from Daymar College in 2002.
Ingrid Edwards
Dr. Ingrid Edwards joined Heuser Hearing Institute as audiologist and clinical director in 2001. In 2004 she returned to fulltime patient care with a clinical focus in electrophysiology of hearing and balance before returning to clinical leadership in 2015. Ingrid is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky, has completed certification in clinical competence and maintains hospital…
Brett Bachmann
Brett Bachmann has served as Heuser Hearing Institute’s CEO since 2013. He received his Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University, his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law and his Master of Laws from The Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine School of Law. He also studied international mediation in…
Soccer and Hearing Health
What do spoons have to do with soccer and hearing health? Read on to find out! World Cup 2018 – Spoons of Victory! The World Cup begins June 14 and will run until mid-July. The tournament is hosted by Russia and games will be played across 11 cities. While you can expect rowdy and loud…
Can Hearing Aids Help Your Career?
Hearing loss is really common; more than 48 million people in Louisville and around the country are currently suffering from it. Even though it affects nearly 20 percent of the population, it is often still stigmatized. Because of that, it should come as no surprise that only about 20 percent of those with hearing loss…
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What is Noise Pollution?
Excessive noise can put your health and well-being in danger, according to the World Health Organization, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and even the U.S. Census Bureau. So what constitutes excessive? Noise Pollution Excessive noise, also called noise pollution, is the unwanted or disturbing sounds all around us. Typically, they are caused by construction equipment and transportation,…
Let’s Celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month!
This May, join Heuser Hearing Institute to celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month. Founded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1927, the month-long event was created to raise awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. In 1986, President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness about…
Spring is here! Are your ears ready?
The flowers are in full bloom and the birds are chirping. That could only mean one thing – it is finally spring! With this season comes the required protections. Gloves protect your hands while gardening. Sneakers protect your knees while on long walks in the park. But what do you do to protect your ears?…
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Welcome to At Heuser Hearing Institute, our physicians and hearing health professionals are here to help enrich your life with all the sounds the world has to offer. By utilizing comprehensive hearing evaluations, we work to find the best hearing solution for you. Our staff is trained in the latest hearing technology and offers a…
Tips for Sleeping Better with Tinnitus
Tinnitus, also known as a ringing in the ear, is a common condition experienced by nearly 50 million people in Louisville and around the country. While hearing a ringing is common, many also experience a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing in one or both ears. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom, rather than a…
Are There Hearing Aids Just For Kids?
It seems like almost everything has a kid’s version counterpart. Toothpaste? Check. Shampoo? Check. Bikes? Check. Hearing aids? Check! While untreated hearing loss is problematic for adults, it can be harmful to a child’s development. Their understanding of language and social skills as well as learning and behavioral abilities are dependent on their ability to…
Why Research Is So Important
The only way new treatments and technologies are developed is through research. Audiologists today have a much better understanding of hearing loss than they did even 10 years ago. Each year, hundreds of studies on hearing loss are conducted in laboratories around the world. Our very own group, the Heuser Hearing Research Center (HHRC), conducts,…
What is a Speech Disorder?
A speech disorder occurs when a child has trouble producing certain sounds. According to your Louisville expert, speech disorders can be broken down into different categories depending on the nature of the problem. Speech disorders include: Articulation disorders. The child has trouble with certain syllables or pronounces words incorrectly to such an extent that it…
Hearing Aids Can Help Date Night
Looking for low key date ideas this Valentine’s Day? Why not go out for dinner and a movie? The theaters in Louisville have everything you could want: larger than life entertainment, popcorn buckets the size of your head and a comfortable chair. But what if you wear hearing aids? Assistive Listening Devices Having hearing loss…
Top 5 Symptoms of Hearing Loss
The symptoms of hearing loss appear gradually, as it is a progressive condition. Because of this, many do not realize they are suffering from hearing loss for quite some time. Louisville audiologists agree that detecting hearing loss early leads to the best treatment outcomes. In order to catch your hearing loss early, there are signs…
Hearing Tests for Children
While hearing loss is certainty more prevalent in those over the age of 65, it should be taken no less seriously in the pediatric population. Nearly three out of every one thousand babies are born with some form of hearing loss. In most cases, these hearing issues are not discovered until the child is at…
Hearing Loss from Balloons?
Children’s birthday parties are filled with too much sugar and the occasional roughhousing injury. But what about balloons? A new study found that the sound of a popping balloon can put your child’s hearing at risk. How Loud is a Balloon? A new study by a pair of researchers at the University of Alberta found…
Can You Test Balance?
Have you ever had unexplained episodes of dizziness or felt like you may fall? If so, this is something you should not take lightly. In fact, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. If you experience any episodes of dizziness, now is the time to…
What Can Custom Earmolds Do?
You have probably been told by your Louisville audiologist countless times how noise induced hearing loss can be easily prevented by the use of earplugs, specifically custom-made ones. Custom-made earplugs are created from a mold of your ear canal and concha (the outer bowl-shaped portion of your ear). They adhere perfectly to the contours of…
Speech Class
So, you have been told that your child needs to attend a speech class. What now? Who Needs Speech Therapy? First things first, know that many kids in Louisville, Kentucky see a speech therapist. Often, it is a medical condition that makes speaking more difficult. The most common conditions that affect speech are: Hearing loss….
What is a Newborn Hearing Screening?
While hearing loss may seem like a condition that only affects those in their golden years, it can develop at any time. Louisville experts agree that nearly three of every one thousand babies are born with some form of hearing loss. Unfortunately, many of these cases are not discovered until the child is at least…
Implantable Hearing Devices
Hearing aids come in an array of shapes and styles, each one serving a specific purpose. They can be programmed to manipulate sound in different ways to suit the specific needs of each hearing aid wearer. So what happens when your type and degree of hearing loss cannot benefit from traditional hearing aids? That’s when…