Why Us?
Why Patients Choose Us
At South Sound Audiology, we provide expert care, advanced technology, and personalized solutions. See why patients trust us for better hearing.
Why Us?
Why Patients Choose Us
At South Sound Audiology, we provide expert care, advanced technology, and personalized solutions. See why patients trust us for better hearing.
The South Sound Audiology Difference
The South Sound Audiology Difference
Choosing the right hearing care provider is a big decision, and at South Sound Audiology, we make it easy. Our commitment to personalized care, cutting-edge technology, and patient-first service has made us the go-to choice for hearing health in our community.
From comprehensive consultations to ongoing support, we ensure every patient receives the best possible experience. Whether you need a hearing assessment, hearing aid solutions, or expert advice, our trusted team is here to help you every step of the way.
See why so many people choose South Sound Audiology for their hearing care needs.
Choosing the right hearing care provider is a big decision, and at South Sound Audiology, we make it easy. Our commitment to personalized care, cutting-edge technology, and patient-first service has made us the go-to choice for hearing health in our community.
From comprehensive consultations to ongoing support, we ensure every patient receives the best possible experience. Whether you need a hearing assessment, hearing aid solutions, or expert advice, our trusted team is here to help you every step of the way.
See why so many people choose South Sound Audiology for their hearing care needs.
9 Reasons Our Patients Choose South Sound Audiology
We truly believe that better hearing leads to a better life. We want that for each of our patients as well as every member of our community who is struggling with hearing challenges. Our patients choose South Sound Audiology for a variety of reasons, including:
1. You Are Our Focus
You Are Our Focus
1. You Are Our Focus
2. Broad Care Services
Broad Care Services
2. Broad Care Services
3. You Benefit from Our Use of Advanced Technology
Combined with our expertise and experience, South Sound uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to better identify your specific condition. Our investment in advanced technologies means that you receive greater benefits from our hearing care partnership.
3. You Benefit from Our Use of Advanced Technology
Combined with our expertise and experience, South Sound uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to better identify your specific condition. Our investment in advanced technologies means that you receive greater benefits from our hearing care partnership.
3. You Benefit from Our Use of Advanced Technology
Combined with our expertise and experience, South Sound uses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to better identify your specific condition. Our investment in advanced technologies means that you receive greater benefits from our hearing care partnership.
4. Personalized Treatment
Treatment
4. Personalized Treatment
5. Ongoing Support
Ongoing Support
5. Ongoing Support
6. Educating You Is Important to Us
6. Educating You Is Important to Us
We want our patients to make informed choices when it comes to your hearing care. Making this happen requires us to provide you with information about hearing loss and other hearing and balance issues as well as the treatment options and technology available. Educating you is an important part of our better hearing commitment.
We want our patients to make informed choices when it comes to your hearing care. Making this happen requires us to provide you with information about hearing loss and other hearing and balance issues as well as the treatment options and technology available. Educating you is an important part of our better hearing commitment.
7. Serving Our Community Motivates What We Do
7. Serving Our Community Motivates What We Do
Our families live, work, and participate in Lacey and the Greater Olympia area just like you. We are concerned about the same things you are and we commit our special gifts and talent to serving those around us. This includes raising greater awareness of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance issues through education, and using best audiological care practices.
Our families live, work, and participate in Lacey and the Greater Olympia area just like you. We are concerned about the same things you are and we commit our special gifts and talent to serving those around us. This includes raising greater awareness of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance issues through education, and using best audiological care practices.
8. Earning Your Trust
Earning Your Trust
8. Earning Your Trust
9. Passionate Care
Passionate Care
9. Passionate Care
“She fixed the problem. I had wax in my ear so I went to a doctor to get it. It would’ve been better if she would’ve been able to remove that from my ear, but I understand it wasn’t in her field.”
Bradly. B
Aberdeen, WA
“She fixed the problem. I had wax in my ear so I went to a doctor to get it. It would’ve been better if she would’ve been able to remove that from my ear, but I understand it wasn’t in her field.”
Bradly. B
Aberdeen, WA
“She fixed the problem. I had wax in my ear so I went to a doctor to get it. It would’ve been better if she would’ve been able to remove that from my ear, but I understand it wasn’t in her field.”
Bradly. B
Aberdeen, WA
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.
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
Sometimes, it’s the small questions that hold us back from taking the next step. If you have concerns about your hearing—or a loved one’s—and would like a no-pressure chat with our trusted team, we’re here to listen. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or expert advice, help is just one call away.
Complete the form, and a friendly team member will be in touch shortly to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and guide you toward the best hearing solutions.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Walk-In (Mon): 9:30am - 11:30am | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Request a Callback
Sometimes, it’s the small questions that hold us back from taking the next step. If you have concerns about your hearing—or a loved one’s—and would like a no-pressure chat with our trusted team, we’re here to listen. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or expert advice, help is just one call away.
Complete the form, and a friendly team member will be in touch shortly to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and guide you toward the best hearing solutions.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat-Sun: Closed
Walk-In (Mon): 9:30am - 11:30am | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Request a Callback
Sometimes, it’s the small questions that hold us back from taking the next step. If you have concerns about your hearing—or a loved one’s—and would like a no-pressure chat with our trusted team, we’re here to listen. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or expert advice, help is just one call away.
Complete the form, and a friendly team member will be in touch shortly to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and guide you toward the best hearing solutions.
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.