Kirsten is a dually-qualified Speech-Language Therapist and Diagnostic Audiologist who obtained her degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in South Africa. Throughout her time at university she studied under some of the top minds in her field and went through several clinical placements, diagnosing and treating patients as early as her second year. Kirsten is also a published author, her research on a risk-based new born screening program was accepted into an international medical journal.

Kirsten has worked in a variety of public and private establishments, for the past 6 years she has been a crucial part of award-winning independent practices in the UK. She has experience treating traumatic brain injury patients, conducting swallowing assessments on new-borns, and looking after HIV and TB patients whose treatment often severely affected their hearing performance.

In recent years, Kirsten has spent time training and mentoring many clinicians. This supervisory position involves shadowing students and teaching them the skills necessary to successfully complete their RHAD(registered hearing aid dispenser) degrees.

With her background in diagnostic audiology, Kirsten started Hawthorn Hearing with a genuine desire to improve the experience of private hearing care. She wanted to create a clinic that puts patients and the community first, ensuring a more comprehensive, transparent and caring experience for everyone.

When Kirsten isn’t in clinic, you’ll find her singing with her choir, at a dance class, doing arts & crafts, or spending time with her family.