Live Better Hearing

About Us

At Live Better Hearing, we’re different and we like it that way. We combine an intense passion for helping people with the best hearing healthcare technology available. We recognize that you have a lot of options today when seeking treatment, and we view the opportunity to serve you as a distinct privilege. In addition to our private practices, we have also established the Live Better Foundation, a nonprofit whose goal is to help those who truly can’t afford hearing aids get the help they need, right here within the communities where we live and work.

Our offices are staffed with some of the nation’s very best Doctors of Audiology and Hearing Instrument Specialists. Live Better Hearing provides the full range of audiology services for all ages including testing for newborns, diagnostic hearing evaluations, balance testing, advanced electrophysiology testing, as well as the provision of the most cutting-edge hearing aids, balance and tinnitus treatments. Live Better Hearing provides appropriate, medically and scientifically sound testing and treatment options for patients, in a kind and compassionate way.

Location and Hours

Live Better Hearing
44031 Ashburn Shopping Plaza 273
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
(703) 643-4185

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Opening Hours

Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday	7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday	Closed

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Our Staff

Audiologist

Kristen Hood, AuD

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Kristen Hood, Au.D., received her undergraduate degree from Towson University and her Doctorate in Audiology from West Virginia University. She completed her re...

Kristen Hood, Au.D., received her undergraduate degree from Towson University and her Doctorate in Audiology from West Virginia University. She completed her residency at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Dr. Hood joined Live Better Hearing in July of 2018 and specializes in hearing aid evaluations and fittings.

Born with a hearing loss, Dr. Hood enjoys sharing her experiences with others and helping others receive the best quality hearing healthcare. She also loves getting to know her patients and developing long term relationships with them. Dr. Hood is passionate about raising awareness of the field of audiology and had her graduate thesis work titled “Audiology Awareness of Undecided College Students” published in The Hearing Journal. She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Dr. Hood resides with her husband and rescued kitty (Yukon) in Middletown, Maryland, just outside of Frederick. She enjoys boating, exercising, traveling, and most of all, trying new restaurants.

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Our Services

Testing and Diagnostics

Adult Hearing Evaluations
Free Hearing Screenings
Otoacoustic Emission Evaluations
Tinnitus Assessments
Tympanometry Evaluations

Hearing Assistance

Adult Hearing Aid Fittings
Hearing Assistance Technology

Other Services

Earwax Removal
Tinnitus Counseling
Hearing Aid Repairs
Noise Protection Earplugs
Real Ear Measurements

Musician Services

Musician's Earplugs
Musician's In-Ear-Monitors

Hearing Aids

At Live Better Hearing, we fit and service hearing aids manufactured by Lyric, Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Rexton, Siemens, Signia, Sonic, Starkey, Unitron, and Widex.

Hearing Aid Clinic in Ashburn, Virginia