Staff

A Strong Educational Background

"My clinical doctorate degree in audiology lets my patients know that I have all the education and training necessary to give them the best possible hearing. But education is only the beginning. I continue to learn throughout my career with every new patient I see and every new advancement of technology."

"I also pride myself on providing patients with highly professional care. I will take all the time necessary to properly evaluate you and to understand your lifestyle so that I can make a proper recommendation. I will also thoroughly explain each of your options, and I will be here for all your follow-up needs."

• Doctor of Audiology: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Master of Arts: Audiology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

• Fellow: American Academy of Audiology

• Certified: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Licensed: State of Florida

• Member: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, American Academy of Audiology, Florida Academy of Audiology

In her spare time, Leigh Ann enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, art and various outdoor activities. She is actively involved in her local church and is a member of the Junior League of Ocala and the Humanitarian Audiologists, a group that provides mission work abroad.

" I love helping my patients solve their communication problems and finding their best solution.  It can be challenging, but so rewarding to help them rediscover the joy of hearing better.  I particularly enjoy working with the veterans that come through our practice as it is my way of giving back for all they have done for me.  Being an audiologist is most gratifying!"

Master of Science:  University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Certified:  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Licensed:  State of Florida

Member:  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Amy is a native to the Ocala area.  She has two young children and a large family that she enjoys spending time with.  When she has extra time for herself, she likes to keep in shape, shop and enjoy the company of her friends.

Improving the Quality of Her Patients' Lives

"My grandfather was hearing-impaired, and I saw firsthand how hearing aids allowed him to enjoy precious moments with his family, friends and church. This is what led me to the field of hearing care. I've provided hearing aids to many of my family members, including my father, my uncle, my grandmother and two aunts. I know what it's like to have family members who suffer from hearing loss, so I can definitely relate to my patients and the challenges they wish to overcome."

"My goal is to improve the quality of my patients' lives through better hearing. I am committed to providing them with advanced, reliable and convenient services for treating hearing loss. And a key part of my care is taking the time to listen to my patients' needs, answer their questions and thoroughly explain all of their options. It's the same level of personalized care that I've provided my own family members."

• Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist: National Institute for Hearing Instrument Sciences
• Advanced Training: Audioprosthology - American Conference
• Member: International Hearing Society, Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals
• Licensed: State of Florida

When she isn't helping her patients recapture the wonderful sounds of life, Alene enjoys fishing, traveling, reading and spending time with her new grandson. She gives back to the community during the winter holidays through the "Christmas Needy" program, which helps those who are unable to afford hearing aids. Alene has also joined the Business Leaders of Ocala, a service networking club for the Ocala community.

Years of Experience Prove Beneficial

"To listen, inform and educate my patients as we work together is my professional goal as a hearing instrument specialist. After 23 years of experience, I truly understand the challenges that my hearing impaired patients must face. My role is to know my patients, and my reward is to see their faces light up with a smile when they hear clearly again."

Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist:
National Institute for Hearing Instrument Sciences

Member: Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals

Licensed in the State of Florida

Linda comes from Davie, Florida (west of Ft. Lauderdale) where she formerly owned her own hearing aid practice and worked for a group of ear, nose and throat specialists (ENTs) for over 16 years.

When she is away from the office, Linda enjoys the beauty of nature and loves biking, golfing, shopping and walking with her Jack Russell, Nipsey. She also enjoys going to car shows with her retired husband, Harley, and visiting friends. Their daughter, Vernae, resides in Ft. Lauderdale.

Linda's smile radiates her happy personality and unconventional wit. She believes in healthy eating and exercise which is seen in her countenance.

"There is nothing more gratifiying that repairing someone's hearing instrument and seeing their face light up because they are able to hear again.  We take our hearing for granted and when a patient's hearing instrument has stopped working, they want it fixed fast.  If it has to go in for repair, it can take up to two weeks.  That is not good enough.  I do my best to repair every instrument as soon as possible so I can get every patient hearing their best again.  If we do have to send a hearing instrument in for repair, a loaner is provided, so no one is without better hearing." 

Robert (Gene) enjoys working on his 1965 Chevy, riding his Harley and relaxing at his lake cabin.  He is very active in his local church and doing local and long distance mission work.  He loves his "grand boys" and his cat "Buddy".  Gene is Alene's spouse of 42 yeas and has provided the  love and support that has allowed Beneficial to thrive for over 26 years.

"I enjoy helping others and seeing the changes in the lives of our patients as a result of better hearing.  It is amazing the transformation that patients go through from their first visit to our office when they come in struggling to hear to their last visit when they can correspond with ease.  It makes me feel good that I have been a part of that."

Julie is the welcoming voice that you will hear when you call Beneficial Hearing Aid Center.  She handles all aspects of customer service.  Outside of her many responsibilities at Beneficial, Julie spends time with her spouse, two children, her grandson and Gracie, her Chihuahua.  She also enjoys reading, vegetable gardening and boating.