Audiology Professionals - HearingLife

Dr. Trygg grew up in northern Minnesota and moved to Oregon in 2014. She earned her BS degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon, and her doctorate at Pacific University. She has experience screening for, diagnosing and treating hearing loss for people of all ages. During her internships, she worked with individuals with middle ear disorders, individuals with cochlear implants, and performed vestibular evaluations. She is especially interested in tinnitus management, hearing conservation, communication strategies and environmental modifications to improve difficult listening environments.

Dr. Trygg is an artist in many mediums and enjoys painting, creating digital illustrations and animations, writing and playing music. She also loves canoeing when visiting her family in MN, and spending time with her talkative cat.

According to Dr. Trygg, “Hearing loss can cause everyday conversations to be frustrating and exhausting, often leading individuals with untreated hearing loss to withdraw socially. They may stop participating in conversation at the dinner table, meetings at work, or avoid challenging listening environments altogether. Social withdrawal or isolation impacts not only the individual with hearing loss, but their relationships with family, friends and coworkers. I help my patients stay socially active and maintain their interpersonal relationships by focusing on their listening goals and needs, teaching effective communication strategies and encouraging self-advocacy.”

Dr. Ross earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Linguistics and Communication Disorders from the University of Florida. After receiving his Doctor of Audiology degree, he was hired at UF Shands Teaching Hospital immediately upon graduation, where he provided evidence-based hearing healthcare to patients with special emphasis on tinnitus and sound tolerance disorders, as well as teaching doctoral-level courses in Amplification I and II and Advanced Amplification Technologies. In his free time, he enjoys walking the local trails when outdoors, and PC gaming with his partner when at home.

Dr. Ross believes that “Hearing is not only vital for communication, but also for personal safety and quality of life. When hearing is restricted, people need comprehensive assistance, and while hearing aids are often the best solution, they are never the only solution. I teach my patients about all available options to improve their functional hearing ability, such as communication enhancement strategies, assistive listening devices and auditory training, so that they can make fully informed decisions about their own health.”