Our Staff
The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) has experienced and knowledgeable clinicians ready to assist you with your hearing and communication needs.
An audiologist is a professional holding either a Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology and specializes in the detection and rehabilitation of hearing loss and the conservation of hearing. CHS has assembled a group of talented and dedicated audiologists to meet your hearing needs.
CHS also has a qualified staff of hearing instrument dispensers who will work with you regarding the fit, maintenance, and use of your hearing aids, as well as making earmolds and recommending other custom products.
Provincial Administrative Office - Toronto
Rex Banks, M.A. CCC-A Reg. CASLPO
Director of Hearing Healthcare and Chief Audiologist
Education
University of Tennessee, M.A.
University of Mississippi, B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA), Ontario Speech Language Hearing Association (OSLA), International Society of Audiology (ISA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Areas of Interest
Aural Rehabilitation, Advocacy Issues, Communication Devices, Noise Pollution
Toronto Office
Deborah O’Sullivan, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Doctor of Audiology
Manager, Audiology and Hearing Aid Program, Toronto Region
Education:
Salus University, Au.D.
University of Northern Colorado, M.A.
University of Southern Colorado, B. Sc.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Areas of Interest
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Prevention, Tinnitus, Hearing Aid Technology
Sharon Fineberg, M.A. CCC-A, Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education:
State University of New York at Buffalo, M.A.,
University of Maryland, B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Areas of Interest
Diagnostics, Amplification, Deaf Culture and Pediatrics, Special Needs Populations
Tommy Choo, M.Sc. Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
McGill University, M.Sc. (Applied)
Concordia University, B.Sc.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Noise
Maha Atrach, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Doctor of Audiology
Education
AT Still University: Au.D
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
University of Toronto, Honours B.Sc.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Diagnostics, Amplification, Tinnitus
Maria Michaelides, M.Cl.Sc. Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
York University, Honours B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Diagnostics, Amplification, Aural Rehabilitation
Jane Yuen, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
University of Western Ontario, B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification, Pediatrics, Diagnostics
Jamie Grew, M.Cl.Sc., Aud (C), Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education:
University of Western Ontario - M.Cl. Sc.
York University, Honours. B. A.,
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Pediatrics, Aural Rehabilitation
Harpreet Grewal, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Doctor of Audiology
Education
Salus University: Au.D
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
York University, Specialized Honours B.A
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification, Aural Rehabilitation
Isabelle-Anne Pleau, Ms.Sc.S(a), Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Ottawa, M.Sc.S
Universite Laval, B.A.
Universite de Montreal, Minor
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Communication Devices, Counselling, Aural Rehabilitation
Dany Pineault, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Doctor of Audiology
Education:
A.T. Still University, Au.D.
Universite de Montreal, M.Sc
Universite de Montreal, B.Sc
Professional Affiliations:
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
Areas of Interest:
Amplification, Tinnitus/Hyperacusis, Auditory Processing Disorders, Diagnostics
Toronto East Location at Providence Healthcare
Harpreet Grewal, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Doctor of Audiology
Education
Salus University: Au.D
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
York University, Specialized Honours B.A
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Lanaguage Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification, Aural Rehabilitation
Peel Office
Angela Jean. M.Sc. Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Southampton, UK, M.Sc. Audiology (with Distinction)
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). CAA (Canadian Academy of Audiology)
Areas of Interest
Psychosocial impacts of hearing loss, Geriatrics
Hamilton Office
Shanni Philp, M.Cl.Sc, Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.sc
University of Waterloo, Honours B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Diagnostics, Amplification, Pediatrics
Sarnia Office
Laura Robinson, M.Sc., Aud(C), Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Sc.
University of Western Ontario, B.HSc. (with Honors)
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), and Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
Areas of Interests
Aural Rehabilitation, Hearing Conservation and Noise Pollution
Windsor Office
Sandra DeKok, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.,
University of Western Ontario, Honours B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest:
Diagnostics, Amplification, Infant Hearing Program and Pediatrics
Lisa Sylvester, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
McMaster University, Honours B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification, Diagnostics and Aural Rehabilitation
Shelly Simmerson, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO, Aud (C) (Audiologist)
Education
Dalhousie University: M.Sc
University Of Windsor B.A. Honours, B.Ed.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Association (CASLPA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification for adults, Aural Rehabilitation
Chatham Office
Sandra DeKok, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.,
University of Western Ontario, Honours B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest:
Diagnostics, Amplification, Infant Hearing Program and Pediatrics
Shelly Simmerson, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO, Aud (C) (Audiologist)
Education
Dalhousie University: M.Sc
University Of Windsor B.A. Honours, B.Ed.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Association (CASLPA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification for adults, Aural Rehabilitation
Ottawa Office
Francine Thomas, Au.D., M.Sc.S.(A), reg. CASLPO
Doctor of Audiology
Education
Salus University, Au.D
University of Ottawa, M.Sc.S. (A)
Laurentian University, B.A, B.Ed.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Amplification, Pediatrics, Deaf Education, Aural Rehabilitation, Accessibility and Accommodations: Languages: Français, English and Sign Language
Sudbury Office
Lorrie Matarazzo, M.Cl.Sc., AUD (C), Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
University of Western Ontario, M.Cl.Sc.
Laurentian University, B.A.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA), Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Aural Rehabilitation
Kenora Office
Leelan Pearson, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO (Audiologist)
Education
Trent University, B.Sc.
Western University, M.Cl.Sc.
Professional Affiliations
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
Areas of Interest
Tinnitus, Noise Pollution, Aetiology of Hearing Loss, and Cochlear Implants
Loris Letain, HID (Hearing Instrument Dispenser)
Education
National Hearing Aid Society
Professional Affiliations
Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners (AHIP)
Areas of Interest
Advocacy issues related to hearing loss






