Hearing care is Brain Care
Research update: Untreated Hearing loss increases your risk of dementia.
Established in 2015 by Dr. Thomas Copps, Audiology First remains independently and locally owned. You will receive expert-level care from a team of qualified audiologists and hearing care specialists.
Your hearing tests and assessments at Audiology First will be specific to the hearing challenges you experience. Our expertise and diagnostic equipment are unmatched in Southern Alberta.
Hearing aids are only part of the solution for hearing loss. We proudly provide ongoing support, guidance, and rehabilitation beyond the initial treatment for hearing loss.
Our Clinical Team
Glenn Hole
MSc, BSc (Hons) R.Aud
Audiologist & Owner
Joseph Tomlinson
BSc (Hons), Hearing Science
Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner
Shibna Kunhimon
BSc, Audiology, R. Aud
Audiologist
It starts with a hearing test
Our hearing assessments go beyond simple screenings. We provide valuable insight into the cause and prognosis of hearing loss. We also explore the personal effects of the hearing issues you face.
Learn more about how our hearing tests are different.
Schedule a consultation to complete a hearing assessment and receive a thorough evaluation. Our clinical booking team will help you through the process.
Find treatments for hearing loss
We’ll discuss treatment options with you at your assessment. That may include hearing aids, tinnitus management, further testing, or referrals to other specialists or medical professionals.
A plan that is as unique as you
The treatment plan will be personalized to your hearing challenges and lifestyle. We take the time to listen to your needs, and provide evidence based solutions.
Receive ongoing support
Hearing care is a journey. Our ongoing care, counseling, and education are designed to empower you over the long term.
What our patients are saying
John B.
"You can tell they care about what they do. Years of working in noise caused me to lose some hearing. They seem very well trained, and I can't recommend them enough."
Henry K. M.
"I learned a lot about my hearing and didn't need a doctor's referral. The test was free, and I am very happy I chose them. My wife got tested, too. Highly recommended."
Marianne J.
"Glenn discovered a potentially life-changing illness by performing extra tests that aren't normally done after he figured something wasn't right. This helped my doctors understand what was going on for me. Forever grateful."
Geraldine R.
"After trying hearing aids from other places in Lethbridge, I finally found what I was looking for. The attention to detail offered here is above and beyond, and it made all of the difference. "
Richard I.
"The front office staff were really great, cheerful and helpful. Always a pleasure to visit. They do tests here that must have been skipped by my other hearing aid clinic. They seem obsessed with getting everything as good as it can be. I was impressed that they told me what they could do, and what they couldn't do for my hearing."
Audrey P.
"I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to use hearing aid technology. Nobody explained things the way Joseph did - very patient and willing to let me learn how to hear again at my own pace. I wouldn't go anywhere else in town after my experience at Audiology First."
Find answers and clarity when you need them.
Because we employ three full-time clinicians, you'll get answers faster.
Feel free to contact us anytime if you wish to discuss your questions!
Overcome your hearing challenges - sooner.
For most people, hearing loss is more than just an annoyance.
Research shows a strong association between untreated hearing loss and social isolation, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Hearing loss can also significantly strain relationships, reducing the quality of communication between long-term partners. Some researchers are also investigating the role of hearing loss in certain forms of cognitive decline.
With the proper tests, the right hearing aids, and the right treatment plan, we can help you reduce the short and long-term effects of hearing loss. Our clinicians are dedicated to helping you regain as much quality of life as possible - as soon as you feel ready. Usually, we can begin managing hearing loss within a *week or so of the initial hearing assessment.
*Subject to availability and scheduling.