Hickory, NC - HearingLife
1071 13th Street SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Joy Schrag

Hearing Instrument Specialist Lic. #1531

Joy Schrag grew up in the picturesque mountains of Northeast Georgia and graduated from Northeast Georgia College and State University in 2001 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, focusing on marketing. In 2016, she furthered her expertise by earning her Hearing Instrument License in the State of North Carolina and became a proud member of the International Hearing Society.

Joy is passionate about helping others regain the gift of hearing, finding fulfillment in making a positive impact on people's lives.

Outside of her professional life, Joy enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons. She values family deeply and treasures the connections that bring people together, both personally and professionally.

Meet the Team
joy schrag
Hearing Instrument Specialist Lic. #1531
Reviews
4.6/5
96 reviews
John Mccord
a month ago

These people are great from the receptionist. To the audiologist, very nice all the information i need this. We'll be back. I highly recommend.

William Thomas
3 months ago

Kathy and Joy provided Great Customer Service. I am am pleased with the hearing aids I purchased and The Blue tooth abilities are Great

Cynthia Warsop
9 months ago

When I walked in the door, I was greedy with a big smile and hello Cynthia,, They gave me paperwork asked me that I need help with it. I understand everything later when I came out the lady that came to meet me. She’s very efficient very thoughtful and told me. Everything I will be needing done. They are just too sweet. I recommend anyone to their facility. Thanks.

Suzanne Byrd
a year ago

Doug was great, and conducted the most thorough hearing exam I’ve ever had. He even phoned my insurance company to confirm benefits while I was in his office. He selected a great pair of hearing aids, which really alleviated my tinnitus and had lots of cool features. Thank you, Doug!!

Carolee Munger
a year ago

My time with Hearing Life was most informative. I had successfully selected hearing aids recently and then moved to Hickory. I was unsure of steps to manage the new aids, and my visit with Doug and Amanda filled in the blanks. Product choice with attentive care is the difference in successful hearing aid use..and not. I now feel secure with my choice, and my ability to use them effectively—with care. My visit was a wonderful learning experience.

We offer hearing assessments and hearing aids at our Hickory, 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 (828) 358-3860 .

Check your hearing in Catawba County, North Carolina

Have you experienced a change in your hearing? Do you have tinnitusor buzzing in your ears? If so, we welcome you to schedule a hearing assessment with a hearing care professional in our Hickory 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 Hickory, NC

If your hearing assessment demonstrates that you need hearing aids in Hickory, 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 Hickory, 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 Hickory 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 Hickory help you reach your full hearing potential.

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Man being fitted with Oticon Own SI™ hearing aid
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