Best of ListenUp: Dr. Heather Malyuk - What Hearing Care Looks Like for Musicians

Welcome to the Best of ListenUp Podcast: Dr. Heather Malyuk is a certified audiologist with a passion for music and hearing health. She started her own mobile clinic, Soundcheck Audiology, to help musicians and community members maintain their hearing. She also spends her time as a sub-investigator at the University of Akron and as the head of audiology at Tuned. Her career has led her to work with some of the top musicians in the industry.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Dr. Heather Malyuk’s passion for music and audiology
• What it’s like treating the hearing of musicians
• How Dr. Malyuk educates both musicians and venues
• The best technology and options for hearing health
• The craziest story of Dr. Malyuk’s career
• What is a KUDUwave and what makes it different from other products?

In this episode…

While musicians are reliant on their hearing to perform, they can often take it for granted. Hearing is not a given, and plenty of musicians have suffered the consequences in their career. Tinnitus and hearing loss are unfortunately common in the music industry, usually due to a lack of education.

Dr. Heather Malyuk saw this deficit and dedicated herself to helping musicians with their hearing health. She joined a niche group of audiologists who specialize in the music industry and the unique challenges it presents. Her expertise has led her to work with some of the top musicians touring today. So what does she do to help those who need their hearing the most?

Dr. Mark Syms talks with Dr. Heather Malyuk, the owner of Soundcheck Audiology, about the state of audiology among musicians. They start with the distinct problems facing musicians and how she treats their hearing. The two then discuss the best technology for hearing health, the craziest stories in Heather’s career, and the people who have helped her find her passion. Hear all of this and more on this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast.

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by the Arizona Hearing Center.

The Arizona Hearing Center is a cutting-edge hearing care facility providing comprehensive, family-focused care. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from some sort of hearing loss, more than half of whom are younger than the age of 65. That’s why the team at the Arizona Hearing Center is focused on providing the highest-quality care using innovative technologies and inclusive treatment plans.

As the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center, Dr. Mark Syms is passionate about helping patients effectively treat their hearing loss so that they can stay connected with their family and friends and remain independent. He knows first-hand how hearing loss can impact social connection and effective communication. By relying on three core values—empathy, education, and excellence—Dr. Syms and his team of hearing loss experts are transforming the lives of patients.

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