Areas of Practice

NH Hearing Institute

The New Hampshire Hearing Institute (NHHI) features a complete range of diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities for the treatment of hearing loss.  This includes the fitting and servicing of the most advanced hearing aids, featuring digital processing, wireless technology and other recently introduced technology.

Our Audiologists
Our audiologists hold masters or doctoral degrees, are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and/or the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).  They are specially trained in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders.  Their academic and clinical training provides the foundation for patient management from birth through adulthood.  These specialists are the most qualified professionals to perform hearing tests, refer patients for medical treatment and provide hearing rehabilitative services. Meet our audiologists.

Audiologists
Laurie Cesati, M.Ed., CCC-A
Karen Lukeman, Au,D., CCC-A, FAAA
Alison Nardone, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

What is an  Audiologist?
Audiologists are professionals who are uniquely qualified to –
 — Diagnose and treat hearing, balance, auditory processing, and other related disorders
 — Recommend and provide audiologic rehabilitation services, such as

  • Evaluate the Auditory System
  • Fitting and monitoring hearing aids and other hearing assistive technology (e.g., cochlear implants, FM systems, other hearing assistive devices and systems)
  • Custom hearing protection for musicians,  snoring and other loud noise protection
  • Custom swim plugs 
  • Counseling patients and their families and/or caregivers
  • Providing direct intervention and rehabilitation services (e.g., speechreading, improving listening skills)
  • Supervise, administer, and conduct hearing screening and hearing conservation programs (e.g., prevention education, ear protection)