Audiology & Hearing Aids Near Okeana, OH

1151 Stone Dr. Suite D Harrison, OH 45030

Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Welcome to our Hearing Clinic near Okeana, OH

If you live in Okeana and are searching for an audiologist close to home, you may already know that specialized hearing care usually means leaving the immediate community. Flex Audiology's Harrison office (roughly six to seven miles south) gives patients in southwest Butler County a nearby option for hearing evaluations, hearing aids, tinnitus care, and ongoing support without requiring a longer trip into Hamilton or Cincinnati.

At Flex Audiology, our approach starts with understanding what you are actually experiencing. Maybe voices seem loud enough, but words get lost in group conversations. Maybe your spouse has noticed the TV volume creeping louder. Or perhaps you already own hearing aids and still find yourself struggling. At Flex Audiology, we take an evidence-based, relationship-driven approach grounded in careful evaluation, thoughtful recommendations, and ongoing support.

Audiology & Hearing Care Services

A hearing concern deserves more than a product recommendation. An audiologist can evaluate your hearing, discuss the situations where communication has become difficult, and help determine an appropriate next step.

For people who have spent years around tractors, mowers, shop equipment, power tools, firearms, or other loud sounds, it can also be difficult to know whether changes in hearing are related to age, noise exposure, or a combination of factors. A comprehensive hearing evaluation can help clarify the type and degree of hearing loss rather than assuming that difficulty hearing is simply part of getting older.

Our services include:

  • Comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations

  • Hearing aid consultations and fittings

  • Hearing aid programming and adjustments

  • Tinnitus evaluations and management

  • Cochlear implant mapping

  • Auditory processing evaluations

  • Hearing protection recommendations

  • Ongoing follow-up care and device maintenance

An appointment can also uncover problems that do not necessarily require a new hearing aid. Earwax, changes in hearing, a poorly fitting device, blocked components, programming issues, or other concerns can all affect how well someone hears.

Hearing Aids & Hearing Testing Services

Many of the people we meet are not buying hearing aids for the first time. They may already be on their second or third pair and want to know why previous devices never seemed to work as well as expected.

Sometimes the problem is the technology. In other cases, the hearing aids may not have been programmed appropriately, the fit may have been uncomfortable, or there may not have been enough follow-up after the initial fitting. Hearing aids often need fine-tuning as you begin wearing them in real situations and discover which environments remain difficult.

Today’s modern hearing aids are not the clunky devices you may remember from a generation ago. They offer features such as rechargeable batteries, automatic environmental adjustments, background-noise processing, smartphone connectivity, app controls, and direct streaming for calls or media.

Meet Our Audiologists

Dr. Erica Person

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Erica Person has owned and operated a private audiology practice since 2005, specializing in hearing aids and tinnitus management for adult and pediatric patients through an unbundled service model.

Beyond Flex Audiology, Dr. Person hosts The Unbundled Audiologist podcast, where she helps fellow private practice owners thrive in today’s evolving hearing care environment. She is a founding member and current president of the Indiana Audiology Coalition and has also served as president of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization.

In 2023, Dr. Person received the Joel Wernick Award at the ADA AuDacity Conference in recognition of her contributions to audiology. Beginning January 1, 2026, she serves as President-Elect of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), bringing a national leadership perspective to the same high standards of care she provides her patients.

Dr. Erica Person has owned and operated a private audiology practice since 2005, specializing in hearing aids and tinnitus management for adult and pediatric patients through an unbundled service model.

Beyond Flex Audiology, Dr. Person hosts The Unbundled Audiologist podcast, where she helps fellow private practice owners thrive in today’s evolving hearing care environment. She is a founding member and current president of the Indiana Audiology Coalition and has also served as president of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization.

Dr. Taylor McCreary

Dr. Erica Person

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Kelli McGuire is an audiologist specializing in hearing aids, diagnostics, and cochlear implants. Passionate about bridging research and clinical practice, she provides personalized, evidence-based care to help patients improve their hearing and quality of life.

Dr. McGuire earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from the University of Cincinnati in 2019 after completing her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University in 2015. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate researching auditory processing in new cochlear implant users through behavioral and neural measures.

Her clinical experience includes otolaryngology, university, and Veterans Affairs medical center settings. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses, helping prepare future audiology professionals.

Dr. Erica Person has owned and operated a private audiology practice since 2005, specializing in hearing aids and tinnitus management for adult and pediatric patients through an unbundled service model.

Beyond Flex Audiology, Dr. Person hosts The Unbundled Audiologist podcast, where she helps fellow private practice owners thrive in today’s evolving hearing care environment. She is a founding member and current president of the Indiana Audiology Coalition and has also served as president of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization.

Dr. Taylor McCreary

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Taylor McCreary is a dedicated audiologist providing compassionate, patient-centered hearing care for patients of all ages. She specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations and fittings, and auditory processing evaluations. A Brookville, Indiana native, Dr. McCreary earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Audiology degrees from the University of Cincinnati.

She completed her audiology residency at University of Kentucky HealthCare, gaining extensive experience with pediatric and adult patients and a wide range of hearing and balance disorders. After completing her training, Dr. McCreary returned closer to home to serve surrounding communities.

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Flex Audiology is trusted across Dearborn and Hamilton counties for setting new standards in hearing care, offering expert, flexible, and patient-first audiological services.

Lawrenceburg, IN

Harrison, OH

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Flex Audiology is trusted across Dearborn and Hamilton counties for setting new standards in hearing care, offering expert, flexible, and patient-first audiological services.

Lawrenceburg, IN

Harrison, OH

Request a Callback

Flex Audiology is trusted across Dearborn and Hamilton counties for setting new standards in hearing care, offering expert, flexible, and patient-first audiological services.

Lawrenceburg, IN

Harrison, OH

What Local People Say

Your HearingUp Approved Provider

We are proud to be your dedicated HearingUp Approved Provider in Lawrenceburg and Harrison.

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  • Excellent service. Knowledgable doctors and very nice staff. Highly recommend! Drs Person and McGuire are both professional and compassionate/understanding to their patients concerns and needs. I had tried hearing aids a few years ago only to end up frustrated with them. This time around was a totally different experience. If there is a question that they cannot answer they will reach out to whomever necessary to find the answer. I also deal with tinnitus and Flex Audiology was the only place that offers tinnitus cognitive behavior therapy to learn how to manage my tinnitus. No, tinnitus cannot be cured but it CAN be managed to help you lead a healthier/happier life. I myself am in the healthcare profession and know what to look for as far as quality care. I would not hesitate to recommend Flex Audiology to anyone who has hearing needs.

    Donna L

    Patient

  • "Since having my hearing aids fitted, I now feel included with my surroundings and able to hear the beautiful sounds around me. The brain needs clear signals to embed or consolidate new memories. If the signal is fuzzy, the brain decides that the signal is not clear enough to work with."

    Patricia

    Gerontologist, Patient

  • "You don't realize how much you're missing out on when you have trouble hearing. I was worried my hearing would only get worse if I didn’t take action. Fortunately, a friend of mine had a great experience at Flex Audiology, which made my decision to seek help much easier. At my first appointment..."

    Michael B.

    Patient

What Local People Say

Your HearingUp Approved Provider

We are proud to be your dedicated HearingUp Approved Provider in Lawrenceburg and Harrison.

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  • Excellent service. Knowledgable doctors and very nice staff. Highly recommend! Drs Person and McGuire are both professional and compassionate/understanding to their patients concerns and needs. I had tried hearing aids a few years ago only to end up frustrated with them. This time around was a totally different experience. If there is a question that they cannot answer they will reach out to whomever necessary to find the answer. I also deal with tinnitus and Flex Audiology was the only place that offers tinnitus cognitive behavior therapy to learn how to manage my tinnitus. No, tinnitus cannot be cured but it CAN be managed to help you lead a healthier/happier life. I myself am in the healthcare profession and know what to look for as far as quality care. I would not hesitate to recommend Flex Audiology to anyone who has hearing needs.

    Donna L

    Patient

  • "Since having my hearing aids fitted, I now feel included with my surroundings and able to hear the beautiful sounds around me. The brain needs clear signals to embed or consolidate new memories. If the signal is fuzzy, the brain decides that the signal is not clear enough to work with."

    Patricia

    Gerontologist, Patient

  • "You don't realize how much you're missing out on when you have trouble hearing. I was worried my hearing would only get worse if I didn’t take action. Fortunately, a friend of mine had a great experience at Flex Audiology, which made my decision to seek help much easier. At my first appointment..."

    Michael B.

    Patient

What Local People Say

Your HearingUp Approved Provider

We are proud to be your dedicated HearingUp Approved Provider in Lawrenceburg and Harrison.

Image
  • Excellent service. Knowledgable doctors and very nice staff. Highly recommend! Drs Person and McGuire are both professional and compassionate/understanding to their patients concerns and needs. I had tried hearing aids a few years ago only to end up frustrated with them. This time around was a totally different experience. If there is a question that they cannot answer they will reach out to whomever necessary to find the answer. I also deal with tinnitus and Flex Audiology was the only place that offers tinnitus cognitive behavior therapy to learn how to manage my tinnitus. No, tinnitus cannot be cured but it CAN be managed to help you lead a healthier/happier life. I myself am in the healthcare profession and know what to look for as far as quality care. I would not hesitate to recommend Flex Audiology to anyone who has hearing needs.

    Donna L

    Patient

  • "Since having my hearing aids fitted, I now feel included with my surroundings and able to hear the beautiful sounds around me. The brain needs clear signals to embed or consolidate new memories. If the signal is fuzzy, the brain decides that the signal is not clear enough to work with."

    Patricia

    Gerontologist, Patient

  • "You don't realize how much you're missing out on when you have trouble hearing. I was worried my hearing would only get worse if I didn’t take action. Fortunately, a friend of mine had a great experience at Flex Audiology, which made my decision to seek help much easier. At my first appointment..."

    Michael B.

    Patient

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Ask Dr. Person

Auditory Processing Disorder: Signs, Testing and Treatment

Does someone seem to hear normally but struggle to understand speech in noise? Learn the signs of auditory processing disorder and what APD testing involves.

Read Article

How Edwina Reclaimed Her Life with Better Hearing at Flex Audiology

The journey to better hearing is a process, not a single event.

Read Article

Not Everyone Needs Hearing Aids, but Everyone Deserves an Honest Answer

When you seek professional hearing care, feel confident that your needs are at the center of every recommendation.

Read Article

Ask Dr. Person

Auditory Processing Disorder: Signs, Testing and Treatment

Does someone seem to hear normally but struggle to understand speech in noise? Learn the signs of auditory processing disorder and what APD testing involves.

Read Article

How Edwina Reclaimed Her Life with Better Hearing at Flex Audiology

The journey to better hearing is a process, not a single event.

Read Article

Not Everyone Needs Hearing Aids, but Everyone Deserves an Honest Answer

When you seek professional hearing care, feel confident that your needs are at the center of every recommendation.

Read Article