Chapel Hill, NC - HearingLife
606 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
katie maclean
Katie MacLean

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Katie MacLean is originally from Fremont, California, and graduated with her B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2020.

Katie began working as a hearing instrument specialist in 2022 after falling in love with the complexities of hearing and being amazed by the technology that can be put into such a small device. Katie is conversational in American Sign Language and a self-proclaimed “ear nerd” regularly working through new research related to cognition, techniques for programming, and staying up to date with the latest technology to assure all customers receive the proper treatment for their hearing loss.

When Katie isn’t working, she is an avid listener of audiobooks, knitting socks and paddle boarding in the summer months.

christy gartland
Christy Gartland

Hearing Instrument Specialist, Lic. #1436

Christy Gartland is among several professionals helping people achieve healthy hearing in our Garner office location. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina and knowledgeable in the latest technology in hearing aids and devices.

Meet the Team
katie maclean
Hearing Instrument Specialist
christy gartland
Hearing Instrument Specialist, Lic. #1436
Reviews
4.9/5
127 reviews
Gregory Michelotti
2 weeks ago

Professional, polite staff provided a thorough exam with clear explanations.

Gardner Altman
2 months ago

Christy and receptionist were very pleasant, professional and efficient. Visiting your office was a most positive experience. Thanks.

mitchell schubert
6 months ago

Terrific, caring, and knowledgeable staff. Hollie is professional and highly capable - a great experience. Highly recommended
UPDATE:
Hollie has relocated to the Raleigh office. Chapel hill office short staffed and only open on Wednesdays. However, Rick Beare (from Durham store) is covering and he is excellent and very knowledgeable I highly recommend him

Faith Kilafwasru
a year ago

Alicia was awesome! She helped resolve my mom's issues with her hearing aids in under 10 minutes. She was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend.

We offer hearing assessments and hearing aids at our Chapel Hill, NC Hearing Aid Center

All HearingLife locations offer:

  • Complimentary hearing assessments.*

  • Expert care by licensed providers.

  • The opportunity to test how Oticon® hearing aids work and feel in our office.

If you have concerns about your hearing, we invite you to book a no-obligation hearing assessment. You can request an appointment online or call (919) 246-4435 .


Check your hearing in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties, North Carolina

Have you experienced a change in your hearing? Do you have tinnitus or buzzing in your ears? If so, we welcome you to schedule a hearing assessment with a hearing care professional in our Chapel Hill office. You can also check your hearing online.

The hearing assessment is complimentary, and we accept many types of hearing aid insurance.

Do you know what to expect at your first appointment with HearingLife? 

A hearing assessment is the first step to see if you have hearing loss. A licensed hearing care provider will inspect your ears and use various methods to check your hearing. You will sit in a comfortable soundproof room or sound booth and wear headphones. Then we will ask you to listen to and respond to various tones, speech sounds and voices.

Your responses will be recorded on an audiogram and the results will help indicate if you have hearing loss or not. We are happy to answer any questions and fully review your results with you. After that, we can discuss next steps.

Generally a hearing assessment and consultation takes less than an hour. Learn more about your hearing when you visit us. 

Hearing aids in Chapel Hill, NC

If your hearing assessment demonstrates that you need hearing aids in Chapel Hill, there are a options for you to discuss with your provider:

  1. We will demonstrate the different types of hearing aids, including behind-the-ear hearing aids and almost invisible hearing aids. Together with your hearing care provider, you will identify what is the best hearing aid for your lifestyle.

  2. You will be able to try on and test out how the hearing aids feel and work. If you need an in-the-ear hearing aid that is personally molded to your ears, we will take an impression of your inner ear.

  3. We will fit or order the devices and program them to meet your individual hearing needs.

Today's hearing aids are modern, tasteful and discreet. In addition, our hearing aids are more technically advanced than ever before. We carry rechargeable hearing aids and offer a wide array of connectivity options via Bluetooth®.

We are confident that you will love your new hearing aids, but if you aren't completely satisfied with them, you have 30 days** to return them. Read more about trying hearing aids risk-free.

If you have been wearing hearing aids for years, you might not have noticed changes in your hearing. HearingLife offers hearing wellness visits where we can check to see if your current aids require a cleaning or reprogramming, and to address any repair or maintenance or other concerns. 

Hearing care provider in Chapel Hill, NC

All HearingLife hearing care providers are licensed by state. Our providers receive ongoing training in the latest hearing care and hearing technology.

Our licensed providers in Chapel Hill can help you with:

  • Hearing assessments.
  • Individual hearing solutions.
  • Testing hearing aids, accessories, repairs and follow-up care.

Our professionals can help you and your loved ones improve your communication with each other, in various situations, both with and without hearing aids.

Let HearingLife's professionals in Chapel Hill help you reach your full hearing potential.

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Oticon Own SI™

Love your years with our most discreet hearing aids to date.

  • Breakthrough AI technology trained on millions of complex sounds to provide a natural-like representation of sound and speech.
  • Stabilization features designed to detect and manage disruptive noises so you can enjoy the moment without interruption.
  • Discreet design that is truly invisible in 9 out of 10 ears.6
Oticon Intent
Oticon Intent™

Oticon's next-generation hearing solution
Live fully and intentionally with a revolutionary hearing solution made to fit seamlessly into your life.

  • Experience improved speech quality and listening comfort.
  • Designed to be discreet, you can go about your daily life with confidence. 
  • Stay connected all day with fast charging and fast pairing to your other devices.‡
Oticon Real
Oticon Real™

Oticon's all-new hearing solution

At HearingLife, we want you to stay connected to all you love in life. With Oticon Real you may experience:

  • Exceptional speech clarity
  • Significant reduction in listening effort
  • Revolutionary innovation for managing wind and disruptive sounds
Oticon Own
Oticon Own™

Oticon's new fully customizable in-the-ear hearing aid

We are all made differently – different sizes, interests and lifestyles. And so are our ears. Oticon Own is tailored to each user for the most comfortable fit.

  • Personalized to fit your needs and lifestyle

  • Superior listening experience

  • Easy connectivity to your devices

Oticon More
Oticon More™

Oticon's most intelligent hearing solution

The groundbreaking technology in Oticon More™ hearing aids enable you to decipher intricate details, understand better, and remember more with less effort.

  • Experience more clarity 
  • Rechargeable and disposable battery styles available

  • Wide variety of connectivity options

Oticon Zircon
Oticon Zircon

Life-changing technology designed for celebration

It’s time to start socializing and celebrating a life filled with sound. Oticon Zircon delivers 360° speech and clear sound from all directions, even when in noisy environments, so you can focus on the sounds you love.

  • Powered by the Polaris™ platform – our most intelligent computer chip ever, offers more speed, precision and capacity
  • Includes an extensive range of connectivity options that allows you to connect to a wide range of devices
  • Available in your choice of rechargeable and non-rechargeable styles