Collin County Living Well Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 10

Continued from previous page municate with people in their direct vicinity, there are now fewer limits to communication. “We’re connecting wirelessly via cell phone and using Facetime and Skype. Now, with wireless hearing aid technology, we can marry what those technologies can do with our wireless hearing aids,” says Dr. Brassine, who equates the advances to turning a hearing device into a personal Bluetooth system that’s easily adjustable to changing environments. With over 36 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, and as the third most common health related problem in America, Dr. Brassine opened Hearing Services of McKinney to address this growing problem. To be able to serve an area near and dear to her heart, one where she’s chosen to make her home, is an added benefit. She knew her background both in hearing aid manufacturing and in private practice would make a difference in McKinney––and it has. When Hearing Services of McKinney’s doors opened in 2006, it was the only audiology practice in McKinney.“ The staff of Hearing Services of McKinney, from left: Cassandra Wilson, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Doctor of Audiology Liz Brassine, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Doctor of Audiology Connie Hetzer, Receptionist 8 COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MAY/JUNE 2016 In the beginning, it was just myself and Connie (Hetzer), who’s my secretary. She’s been with me the whole 10 years,” says Dr. Brassine. Meanwhile, Cassandra Wilson, Au.D., joined Hearing Services of McKinney five years ago. Dr. Wilson, who received her Doctor of Audiology from Texas Tech University, has a wealth of audiology experience that complements that of Dr. Brassine’s. Together, they offer personal attention, service, and hearing aid knowledge that you can’t get from a chain or big box store. And, that’s not all. Even small details like what chairs to have in her waiting room are important to Dr. Brassine, who’s been in a lot of practices during her time on the manufacturing side. “I could see things that were successful out there or maybe some things that weren’t successful,” she says. “For instance, I made sure that I had chairs in my waiting room with arms. Seniors have to get up.” It’s seeing the success of her patients that’s one of the most rewarding things about her practice.“ It’s a fascinating