Life Sounds Audiology - Tonawanda
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Staff
Nicole Ball,
AuD
Audiologist
Nicole Ball is a licensed Doctor of Audiology with experience helping people achieve healthy hearing. She specializes in the evaluation and non-medical treatment of hearing loss and has extensive training in hearing evaluation and rehabilitative audiology including hearing instrument dispensing and patient-centered counseling.
Education/Training:
- 2009 Doctorate in Audiology; Nova Southeastern University
- 2002-2004 Audiology, University at Buffalo and Towson University
- 2001 Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, minor in Linguistics, Binghamton – University (State University of New York)
- 1999 International Student, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro
Licenses and Certifications:
- New York State Audiology License
- New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing License
- Board Certified, American Board of Audiology (ABA)
- Certified Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Provider
- Certified Fellow, Tinnitus Practitioners Association
Awards/Honors:
- Academy Scholar, American Academy of Audiology (AAA), 2017
- Chancellor’s Award for demonstrating the characteristics of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession of Audiology, Nova Southeastern University, 2009
- Chancellor’s Scholar, Nova Southeastern University, 2006
- Clinical Excellence Award, Nova Southeastern University, 2006
- Highest Honors, Nova Southeastern University, 2009
- Cum Laude, Binghamton University (SUNY), 2001
Memberships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
- American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
- American Board of Audiology (ABA)
- Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment Certified Provider
- Silver Member, American Tinnitus Association
Specialty Areas:
- Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Evaluation and Management
- Selection and Fitting of Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening Devices
- Diagnostic Audiology and Counseling
- Vestibular/Balance Assessment and Rehabilitation
Cherise Keane,
AuD
Audiologist
Cherise Keane is a licensed audiologist providing audiology services to clients in our Tonawanda office location. She is a professional in her field and can help identify and treat your hearing needs with the latest technology in hearing aids and devices.
Education/Training:
- Doctorate in Audiology; State University of New York at Buffalo
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders; SUNY Buffalo
Licenses and Certifications:
- New York State Audiology License
- New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing License
Memberships:
- American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA)
Specialty Areas:
- Hearing Devices
- Bluetooth-Integrated Hearing Technologies
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 4 verified patient reviews for Life Sounds Audiology - Tonawanda! Their average review score is 5 () from 4 reviews.
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“Both Dr. Melanie and Dr. Nicole treated me. They did a great job of making me feel comfortable with the idea of getting hearing aids for the first time. The process went easily, and the hearing aids are great. They are highly recommended!”
“I was given a very thorough hearing test during my consultation with Nicole Ball, AU.D,ABAC Executive Director & Doctor of Audiology. She was very professional, friendly & concerned about my hearing requirements. I purchased a pair of TruHearing aids that Dr. Ball recommended for my hearing condition. I received a significant savings of over the regular retail price of these aids with my insurance plan. I had been using Phonak aids have been happy with them with reservations. The TruHearing aids to date exceed the quality of my Phonak aids. I believe this is attributable to advanced technology & the expert programing by Dr. Ball. I have only worn these aids for less than a week, but so far so good. I am very happy with the excellent service & pricing I received from Dr. Ball & TrueHearing”
“Very good experience. I could not have asked for more pleasant and helpful treatment. I would highly recommend ”
“Very knowledgeable and spent a good deal of time with me”
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Clinic details
Life Sounds Audiology provides patients with quality hearing and balance care. We are a non-profit organization having our patients’ best interest in mind by providing affordable hearing healthcare services and products. Our Audiologists are licensed by the State of New York and hold doctorates in audiology. We work with Oticon, Signia, Starkey, ReSound, and Widex. Each of these manufacturers have remarkable technology meant to provide you with clarity and to make hearing as natural as possible. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for all our patients.
We offer three locations, links to our Amherst and Orchard Park offices are listed above
Our Tonawanda office is located on Sheridan Dr in the medical building between Autumn Terrace Apartments and Palumbo Insurance Agency. Romeo & Juliet's Bakery & Caffe is across the street.
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Hearing care services
Our products and services include:
- Audiometric evaluation for pediatric an adult patients, we will conduct a series of tests, including a pure-tone test and a speech recognition test
- Hearing aid sales
- Hearing aid fitting/dispensing
- Real ear measurement, the gold standard used to determine if you are receiving the precise level of amplification to achieve the best hearing possible.
- Hearing aid programming and adjustments
- Hearing aid repairs, cleaning and routine services
- Tinnitus ("commonly known as “ringing in the ears,”) evaluation and management
- Balance and dizziness evaluation and management, using state-of-the-art videonystagmography (VNG) equipment. Together, we will help you take control of your dizziness or balance complaints.
- 45-Day hearing aid trial
- Interest free financing
- Hearing aid battery sales and hearing aid accessories
- Telehealth services for patients who cannot make it into our office
We work with the leading hearing aid manufacturers including:
EarQ Oticon ReSound GN Signia Starkey Widex Phonak
Amenities
Free coffee
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Balance testing
Affiliations
We are preferred providers of the NFL Players Association’s Professional Athletes Foundation. Our goal is to bring better hearing to former professional athletes and fit them with the hearing technology they need.
We are a proud partner of HearStrong, an organization that spreads hearing loss awareness and provides hearing aids to those in need.
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 9 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
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WELCOME TO LIFE SOUNDS AUDIOLOGY
Amenities
Free coffee
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Balance testing
Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financial aid
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details