Welcome to Ashland Audiology

Ashland Audiology serves the hearing impaired population in Ashland and Hayward and surrounding communities in Northern Wisconsin.. We provide hearing aids, comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations, hearing loss rehabilitation, education and counseling.

Bill Holzhaeuser, AuD, a Doctor of Audiology, has been serving the hearing needs of the Ashland community and surrounding communities since 1986. Dr. Holzhaeuser opened Ashland Audiology, LLC in March 2013 and continues to provide professional hearing care.

We provide assistance to suit all types of hearing needs and life styles. Preventing hearing loss is also an integral part of our service. We provide custom hearing protection devices, consumer education, and consultation regarding the effects of noise on hearing. If your hearing loss requires medical attention we will refer you for medical treatment with your physician.

Ashland Audiology is dedicated to providing you with the best possible hearing care based upon your unique individual needs.

Our Hearing Services

Hearing Evaluations
A hearing evaluation is performed while the patient is in a sound treated audio booth. The test includes three parts. Headphones or insert ear phones are placed on the ears for air conduction and speech understanding testing. A little black vibrating box is placed behind the ear for bone conduction testing. The patient is expected to press a button or raise a hand whenever a beep is heard for air and bone conduction testing. During speech understanding testing the patient is to repeat a list of words or sentences either in quiet or with noise in the background. This is a test that determines how well a person understands words and measures the ability of a person to process speech sounds in challenging environments. This test usually takes about a half hour. Follow this link on hearing evaluations for a more detailed explanation.
Tympanometry
This is the pressure test that determines how well the eardrum moves. A humming sound is heard and a small amount of pressure is felt in the ear. This test does not last long – about 10 seconds for each ear – but can give the audiologist valuable information on a graph called a tympanogram. For more information follow the link to tympanometry.
Pediatric Audiology
A pediatric audiology evaluation for young children can vary depending on the hearing problem that is described. An interview with the parents will help determine what will actually happen. Usually tympanometry is done if an ear infection is suspected. Air pressure is introduced into the ear to determine how well the eardrum moves. It takes about 5 to 10 seconds for each ear. Visual reinforcement audiometry is done in the audio booth, usually with the baby in a parent’s lap. The child’s responses to sounds from the loud speakers are measured. Play audiometry is done when a speech and language delay is suspected. The child wears headphones and tosses a block into a box whenever she/he hears a beep. Plan on the evaluation lasting a half hour. Follow the link for more details.
Auditory Processing Evaluations
Usually performed on school children who seem to have a hearing loss, but traditional testing indicates normal hearing. These children are easily distracted by extraneous noise that typically does not bother other children. The test, which is performed in the audio booth, includes a series of subtests and can last about an hour. For more detailed information click here.
Electrophysiological evaluations including Auditory Brainstem Response and Otoacoustic Emissions
Electrophysiological evaluations include otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response testing. These are diagnostic tests used to help the audiologist and the referring physician determine the cause of the hearing problem. In both tests the patient does not need to do anything except be quiet and relax. The patient can even sleep for the auditory brainstem response test. Electrodes are placed on the ears and loud sounds are heard through an earphone. The otoacoustic emissions test lasts only a short time, so most patients are able to stay awake. Both tests are quite comfortable. More details can be found here.
Professional Hearing Aid Service
Dr. Holzhaeuser’s goal is to make the process of obtaining hearing aids as understandable and enjoyable as possible. He has designed a step-by-step process to help the patient understand the hearing loss select the most appropriate hearing aids, and learn to use and care for the hearing aids

Follow this link to learn more about the hearing aid evaluation and selection, hearing aid fitting and orientation, and verification and validation appointments will make this process enjoyable. You can also learn about digital hearing aids, hearing aid policies, repairs and service.

Ask a question or schedule an appointment. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible hearing care based upon your unique individual needs.

Need your hearing aid cleaned or checked? Come to our Walk-In Clinic, your hearing aids will be evaluated while you wait in the lobby. No appointment necessary, see Walk-In Clinic hours.

Ashland Audiology

2101 Beaser Ave, Suite 3 Ashland, WI 54806

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(715) 682-9311

Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday:
8 AM – 5PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4PM

Walk-In Clinic Hours:
Mondays & Fridays: 9-10 AM
Tuesday: 3-4 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM to Noon
Thursday: 1-2 PM

NOW OPEN IN HAYWARD, WI

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
11040 N State Rd 77
Hayward, WI 54843

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( 715) 699-1211

Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday:
8 AM – 5PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4PM

Walk-In Clinic Hours:
Thursdays Only: 9-9:30AM
and 1-1-1:30PM

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE HEARING LOSS?

You hear people speaking but you have to strain to understand their words.

You frequently ask people to repeat what they said.

You don’t laugh at jokes because you miss too much of the story or the punch line.

You frequently complain that people mumble.

You need to ask others about the details of a meeting you just attended.

You find yourself avoiding certain restaurants because they are too noisy, or certain people, because you cannot understand them.

You cannot hear the doorbell or the telephone.

You play the TV or radio louder than your friends, spouse and relatives.

You miss environmental sounds such as birds or leaves blowing.

You find that looking at people when they speak to you makes it easier to understand.

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WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES

Hearing Evaluations

Hearing Aid Services

Auditory Processing Evaluations

Tinnitus Treatment

1 IN 10 AMERICANS ARE AFFECTED BY HEARING LOSS

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