The Most Caring, Trustworthy, and Experienced Local Audiologist in Lacey, WA
The Most Caring, Trustworthy, and Experienced Local Audiologist in Lacey, WA
For years, we’ve helped hundreds of people regain clarity, confidence, and connection through expert hearing solutions. Our personalized approach ensures you get the best technology and professional support for a better quality of life.
For years, we’ve helped hundreds of people regain clarity, confidence, and connection through expert hearing solutions. Our personalized approach ensures you get the best technology and professional support for a better quality of life.
100+ ratings
Trusted by Hundreds of Local People
100+ ratings
Trusted by Hundreds of Local People
100+ ratings
Trusted by Hundreds of Local People







A Personal Message from Julie VanAusdal, M.S,. CCC-A
A Personal Message from Julie VanAusdal, M.S,. CCC-A
A common misconception that many people make is that they believe that the solution to a hearing loss is simply a hearing aid.
Yet the truth is that hearing technology is actually only a small part of the puzzle.
The much more important component is working with the right audiologist who has helped hundreds of others and developed a methodical process of achieving better hearing with a reputable track record.
Since opening the doors to South Sound Audiology in 2007 – we have had the pleasure of meeting and caring for the hearing health of hundreds of incredible people and families across Lacey.
Our unique approach combined with what we refer to as our “family” level of care has resulted in us being one of the best-kept secrets of many local people and seen us recognized by local physicians and organizations as the most trusted local hearing doctors.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any hearing challenges, then I am here for you. You can request a callback by clicking here or call me at (360) 464-9780.
A common misconception that many people make is that they believe that the solution to a hearing loss is simply a hearing aid.
Yet the truth is that hearing technology is actually only a small part of the puzzle.
The much more important component is working with the right audiologist who has helped hundreds of others and developed a methodical process of achieving better hearing with a reputable track record.
Since opening the doors to South Sound Audiology in 2007 – we have had the pleasure of meeting and caring for the hearing health of hundreds of incredible people and families across Lacey.
Our unique approach combined with what we refer to as our “family” level of care has resulted in us being one of the best-kept secrets of many local people and seen us recognized by local physicians and organizations as the most trusted local hearing doctors.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any hearing challenges, then I am here for you. You can request a callback by clicking here or call me at (360) 464-9780.
3 Ways That We Can Help

Comprehensive Hearing Consultation
Comprehensive Hearing Consultation
When Was Your Last Hearing Test?
When Was Your Last Hearing Test?
Although we all regularly have a dental check-up, our blood pressure tested, and a yearly physical, rarely do we regularly test our hearing. Yet with 1 in 8 of us having some form of hearing loss and a recent study from the World Health Organization predicting that hearing loss will double by 2050, there has never been a more important time to regularly have your hearing tested. If you or a loved one is experiencing any form of a hearing challenge, then you’re highly encouraged to schedule your hearing consultation. They’re quick, non-invasive, and the results are shared with you right away.
Although we all regularly have a dental check-up, our blood pressure tested, and a yearly physical, rarely do we regularly test our hearing. Yet with 1 in 8 of us having some form of hearing loss and a recent study from the World Health Organization predicting that hearing loss will double by 2050, there has never been a more important time to regularly have your hearing tested. If you or a loved one is experiencing any form of a hearing challenge, then you’re highly encouraged to schedule your hearing consultation. They’re quick, non-invasive, and the results are shared with you right away.
Advanced Prescription Hearing Aid Technology
Advanced Prescription Hearing Aid Technology
Small, Discreet, & Powerful Hearing Technology
Small, Discreet, & Powerful Hearing Technology
Although many of us remember prescription hearing aids being the large, clunky devices that our grandparents wore, you’ll be glad to know that modern hearing aids have drastically progressed. The latest technology is small, discreet, and, in some cases, even invisible. In fact, it’s likely that a friend, colleague, or loved one may wear prescription hearing aids that you have never noticed. But aside from being discreet, they pack a punch with rechargeable batteries, connectivity to your cell phone, and the ability to change your settings to match certain environments. Today’s technology doesn’t just amplify your hearing, but it also amplifies your life.
Although many of us remember prescription hearing aids being the large, clunky devices that our grandparents wore, you’ll be glad to know that modern hearing aids have drastically progressed. The latest technology is small, discreet, and, in some cases, even invisible. In fact, it’s likely that a friend, colleague, or loved one may wear prescription hearing aids that you have never noticed. But aside from being discreet, they pack a punch with rechargeable batteries, connectivity to your cell phone, and the ability to change your settings to match certain environments. Today’s technology doesn’t just amplify your hearing, but it also amplifies your life.


Insurance
Does Your Insurance Cover You for Hearing Care?
Does Your Insurance Cover You for Hearing Care?
With each insurance company offering different levels of care & coverage, it can be confusing to know what you’re covered for. That’s why we can check your benefits on your behalf.South Sound Audiology is in-network with many key insurance providers including BCBS, Humana, Regence, Tri Care, Cigna, and others.This means that we’re able to discover exactly what you’re entitled to and help you to maximize your benefits.We’re also one of the few that accepts Labor and Industry claims for hearing loss.
With each insurance company offering different levels of care & coverage, it can be confusing to know what you’re covered for. That’s why we can check your benefits on your behalf.South Sound Audiology is in-network with many key insurance providers including BCBS, Humana, Regence, Tri Care, Cigna, and others.This means that we’re able to discover exactly what you’re entitled to and help you to maximize your benefits.We’re also one of the few that accepts Labor and Industry claims for hearing loss.
Meet Your Team
Our dedicated team of hearing care professionals is committed to providing compassionate, expert care. Get to know the people who are here to support your journey to better hearing.

Julie VanAusdal
M.S., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist
Julie VanAusdal started her career as a clinical audiologist with a B.S. degree in speech pathology from the University of Iowa in 1985. She came to Washington state for post-graduate study in audiology, earning an M.S. in audiology from the University of Washington, which included an internship that she completed in 1988.
Following the completion of her master’s degree, Ms. VanAusdal worked with a neuro-otologist in Anchorage, AK. While in this practice, she performed diagnostic audiology services, including intraoperative monitoring, and cochlear implant programming. In addition to diagnostic work, she provided her patients with solutions to their hearing challenges using hearing instruments and assistive listening devices.
She returned to Olympia, WA in 1995, working in a local ENT practice until 2007 where she continued to apply her expertise with hearing instrument fitting and aural rehabilitation to provide local patients with better hearing solutions in our community.
Since 2007, Ms. VanAusdal has operated South Sound Audiology, applying 35 years of education, experience, and expertise to provide hearing solutions to pediatric and adult patients in the greater Olympia community.





Julie VanAusdal
M.S., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist
Julie VanAusdal started her career as a clinical audiologist with a B.S. degree in speech pathology from the University of Iowa in 1985. She came to Washington state for post-graduate study in audiology, earning an M.S. in audiology from the University of Washington, which included an internship that she completed in 1988.
Following the completion of her master’s degree, Ms. VanAusdal worked with a neuro-otologist in Anchorage, AK. While in this practice, she performed diagnostic audiology services, including intraoperative monitoring, and cochlear implant programming. In addition to diagnostic work, she provided her patients with solutions to their hearing challenges using hearing instruments and assistive listening devices.
She returned to Olympia, WA in 1995, working in a local ENT practice until 2007 where she continued to apply her expertise with hearing instrument fitting and aural rehabilitation to provide local patients with better hearing solutions in our community.
Since 2007, Ms. VanAusdal has operated South Sound Audiology, applying 35 years of education, experience, and expertise to provide hearing solutions to pediatric and adult patients in the greater Olympia community.

Julie VanAusdal
M.S., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist
Julie VanAusdal started her career as a clinical audiologist with a B.S. degree in speech pathology from the University of Iowa in 1985. She came to Washington state for post-graduate study in audiology, earning an M.S. in audiology from the University of Washington, which included an internship that she completed in 1988.
Following the completion of her master’s degree, Ms. VanAusdal worked with a neuro-otologist in Anchorage, AK. While in this practice, she performed diagnostic audiology services, including intraoperative monitoring, and cochlear implant programming. In addition to diagnostic work, she provided her patients with solutions to their hearing challenges using hearing instruments and assistive listening devices.
She returned to Olympia, WA in 1995, working in a local ENT practice until 2007 where she continued to apply her expertise with hearing instrument fitting and aural rehabilitation to provide local patients with better hearing solutions in our community.
Since 2007, Ms. VanAusdal has operated South Sound Audiology, applying 35 years of education, experience, and expertise to provide hearing solutions to pediatric and adult patients in the greater Olympia community.




Patient Stories
Discover how better hearing has transformed lives. Read real patient stories and see how South Sound Audiology has made a difference.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Beth Was Very Happy with The Help She Received from Our Team
- Beth T.
After Lesley’s Premature Hearing Loss, She Quickly Took Action
- Lesley V.
Martin Now Has Confidence In His Hearing
- Martin R.
Here’s How Charlotte Broke Old Patterns
- Charlotte J. B.
Michael’s Top-Notch Hearing Advice
- Michael H.
Judy Had Nothing To Fear
- Judy B.
Kathy’s Evolution With Hearing Aids
- Kathy P.
Charlie’s Sound Advice For Anyone Considering Hearing Aids
- Charlie C.
How Nancy Is Happier Than Ever With Her New Hearing Aids
- Nancy L.
You will be very satisfied with their treatment.
- Robert (Bob) E. S.
Request a Callback
It’s the small things that often hold us back. If you have a question, a concern, or you would like the advice of an expert hearing doctor – then we’re here to help.
Simply complete this form and we will call you for a friendly no-obligation conversation to answer your questions and offer our help.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Walk-In (Mon): 9:30am - 11:30am | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Request a Callback
It’s the small things that often hold us back. If you have a question, a concern, or you would like the advice of an expert hearing doctor – then we’re here to help.
Simply complete this form and we will call you for a friendly no-obligation conversation to answer your questions and offer our help.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Walk-In (Mon): 9:30am - 11:30am | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Request a Callback
It’s the small things that often hold us back. If you have a question, a concern, or you would like the advice of an expert hearing doctor – then we’re here to help.
Simply complete this form and we will call you for a friendly no-obligation conversation to answer your questions and offer our help.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Walk-In (Mon): 9:30am - 11:30am | 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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© 2025 South Sound Audiology. All rights reserved.
© 2025 South Sound Audiology. All rights reserved.