HearingLife - Avon

Rick Usifer has been helping people hear better for over 30 years. He earned his master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Connecticut in 1988 and has worked in medical practices as well as hearing aid dispensing offices. He is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is board-certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences. Rick has extensive experience in all aspects of hearing care, including testing, counseling, digital hearing aid fitting and customer care. He is also an examiner for the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and past president of the Connecticut Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Organization. As a hearing aid wearer himself, Rick fully understands and appreciates how hearing affects overall health and wellness. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Raisa, who is an educational audiologist.

Tashia Michaud is a Hearing Instrument Specialist licensed by the state of Connecticut. She began her career in the hearing healthcare field in 2017, specializing in pediatrics prior to joining HearingLife. Tashia has extensive knowledge and experience in the diagnostic processes used to assess and treat hearing problems. She is passionate about providing excellent care with respect and attention to detail. Tashia resides in Enfield with her husband and four children. As a lifelong member of the community, Tashia truly enjoys helping the local residents achieve better hearing.