AudioNova - Tacoma
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Meet Our Staff
Lauren Swanson, H.A.S.
Lauren Swanson is devoted to being active and keeping the body healthy, physically and mentally. She has always had an attachment to helping others in any shape or form and wanted to turn that into a career. Unexpectedly, she found a passion for hearing when she realized it’s more than just hearing aids: it’s helping individuals connect with their loved ones and keep in tune with their style of living. Lauren graduated from Bates Technical College, where she deepened her passion for bettering people’s lives through hearing. Lauren’s primary focus is not where you are at with your hearing, but where you want to be so, you can start living the fullest life possible.

Melanie Wight, H.A.S.
Melanie has been a practicing Hearing Instrument Specialist for over five years, with a strong passion for helping individuals and families reconnect through better hearing. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with a concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Washington University in 2016. Melanie became fully licensed in 2022 after completing the Washington Hearing Society’s Hearing Aid Specialists Training program. With experience in private practice, Melanie brings a personalized and compassionate approach to hearing care. She is especially dedicated to educating patients and their families, incorporating communication techniques into her counseling to ensure that improved hearing translates into meaningful everyday interactions. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys cooking, reading, running, and playing soccer—activities that reflect her energetic and well-rounded approach to life and care.

Audiology Services

Hearing Exams
We offer a comprehensive hearing exam to detect and diagnose levels of hearing loss.

Tinnitus Solutions
Our hearing experts can provide tools to manage tinnitus symptoms and get relief to those afflicted.

Hearing Aids
Get to know the latest features in hearing aid technology with in-person demonstration and product trials.
Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hearing protection?
You should always use hearing protection when engaging in high-noise recreational activities or work. These activities may include hunting, music concerts, motor sports, and/or construction. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noise or a single, extremely loud event. The louder the sound, the quicker it can cause damage. If you notice ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss after a loud noise exposure, the environment was too noisy and could be harmful. If that ringing or temporary hearing loss is persistent, it would be a good idea to contact us for a hearing evaluation.
Should I get my hearing tested?
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, it’s recommended that you seek help sooner rather than later. Hearing loss tends to develop gradually and is often noticeable to close friends and family well before the affected individual realizes it. Identifying and treating hearing loss promptly is crucial. Ignoring it could lead to significant long-term effects, such as increased risk of depression and dementia.
How much does a hearing test cost?
At Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology by AudioNova, hearing tests are offered FREE of charge.
Hear & Now Blog
Find great articles on hearing health, hearing loss, hearing aids and tinnitus solutions on our frequently updated blog.
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Request an AppointmentOnline Reviews for AudioNova
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Faith Seemann
December 30, 2025
4.0 out of 5
They were very helpful with getting my client in quickly. Had many options for aids prepared upon arrival. They were very patient with my client.
Response from AudioNova
December 31, 2025
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love providing personalized hearing care.
J P
December 14, 2025
1.0 out of 5
I've never written a review but the way this place of business treated my wife and myself I will gladly go out of my way to create a profile and write about this horrible experience with hope that the employees responsible for this horrible experience see this do some self reflection and take accountability for their actions. my wifes hearing aids were sent out to be fixed due to technical issues and she was given a pair of loaners while her hearing aids were being worked on and fixed. she was given a date to come back to pick up her hearing aids , my wife let the receptionist know that there's a possibility she won't be able to be there that specific date to pick them up but she will gladly be there some time this week due to her hectic work schedule they said that's fine. while my wife is going on with her day her loaner hearing aids stopped working and completely shut off not knowing what happened she called me and asked me ( her husband / emergency contact) to call them and find out what the issue was and if they know why they were shut off and if they did shut them off why didn't they call either her or me to let us know that they were going to stop working. depending on the situation this is a great cause for concern and stressful situation for my wife, as a licensed veterinary nurse it can also be extremely uncomfortable, stressful and dangerous especially if she's in the middle of a surgery. I called them on Wednesday 12-09-25 right before my lunch break around 11:30 am but they didn't answer so I left a detailed message with my concern and my call back number and hung up. I waited almost 2 hours before calling back but again no one answered, this time I didn't leave a message. I left work several hours later and drove 2 hours in traffic and no call back from this place of business. I got home and communicated with my wife and let her know the situation she said thank you, don't worry about it and that she will take care of it. I forget about it all day thrusday but Friday comes around and my wife asks if they ever called me back I said no I don't have a missed call or text and that I haven't spoken to anyone yet. friday comes around and my wife goes to pick up her hearing aids and she is lied to by the receptionist. the receptionist lied and said that she spoke to me and she explained everything to me and that I didn't relay that .message.to her.but again I did not speak to anyone from that office because no one called me back and I have call logs to prove it . not only did the receptionist lie to her, the audiologist unprofessionallly tried to blame me and had the audacity to say that this is my fault and that my wife and I have horrible communication and that we have to work on our communication skills right before she walked away without letting my wife have a chance to say something. which I find not only extremely unprofessional but she also has no right to be a meddler in a paying customers marriage.or any marriage for that matter . she has no idea what people are going through and for them to try to blame me and try to cause harm in my marriage Instead of taking accountability really pissed me off. after years of doing business here we will no longer be going here and if I were you I would think twice before spending your hard earned money in a place that lies and is unethical to it's customers.
Bambi Rose-Gallardo
October 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Professional, Expedient, It was wonderful
Response from AudioNova
October 6, 2025
Thanks for using Audionova, Bambi, we're pleased that you found our service was good.
Leo Bullock
September 23, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Very informative throughout the exam. Loved the idea that my insurance coverage was checked after the exam, on the spot and was pleased to find out that I had 100% coverage.
Response from AudioNova
September 23, 2025
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love providing personalized hearing care.
Georgia S
September 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Meet my new audiologist on this visit and I was very impressed with her welcoming/warm presentaation. Further, I learned a lot about new devices that would maybe solve the reasons (my existing Hearing aids) I have had to see audiologist several times before. When I left the office this time, I believed I would not have to continuously return after this service.
Dirk H.
September 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Audio tech was very nice and efficient.
Response from AudioNova
September 3, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback Dirk, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
RoAnn S
August 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Had a problem and it was fixed.
Response from AudioNova
August 26, 2025
Thank you for the positive review! We are thrilled to provide hearing care, just the way you want it.
Larry S.
August 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Tacoma location offers great customer service and easy to schedule appointments. Lauren S. is most helpful and knowledgeable of hearing issues and product knowledge. Thank you!
Gerald Neumann
July 31, 2025
5.0 out of 5
My name is Gerald Neumann I went to AudioNova to get new Hearing aids I couldn't cover the 10 percent that my insurance didn't. My insurance covered 90 percent , AudioNova worked with on the financing that worked for me. Thank you so much from the bottom of heart and my wife thanks you also. Thanks for all your hard work Lauren Swanson and all other team members and Managers.
Daniel Ertz
June 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I didn't realize how bad my hearing had been all my life Actually hearing for the first time Was very emotional for me To hear someone on the other side of a door or down the hall Hearing my refrigerator start Or my AC compressor starting Sounds I missed And words I didn't know I was miss hearing It's like a miracle for me I have to laugh at all the little things I hear now I'm still emotional
Lisa Lauderback
June 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
June 24, 2025
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
K
June 11, 2025
3.0 out of 5
Receptionist needs to be more friendly upon initial arrival and look at the patient in the face vs at the computer screen when approached. Make the patient feel welcome at the audiologist office.
Response from AudioNova
June 12, 2025
Thank you for your comments, it sounds like we didn't deliver our normal high standards of service, and we apologize for that. Please email us at feedback@audionova.com so we can make things right.
Gagik Karapetian
May 30, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Super doctor 🙏🙏
Response from AudioNova
June 2, 2025
Thank you for the positive review! We are thrilled to provide hearing care, just the way you want it.
Vera Isbell
May 19, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
May 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
David Johnson
May 13, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Very Pleased with the Service!
Response from AudioNova
May 18, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Theresa Tee Stein
May 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
May 9, 2025
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Patrick Sheehan
January 25, 2025
5.0 out of 5
My wife gets fantastic service here.
Response from AudioNova
January 28, 2025
Thanks for using Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology by AudioNova, Patrick, we're pleased that you found our service was good.
PAUL L
January 5, 2025
4.0 out of 5
My insurance did not cover the cost very much. The price of the aids was more than what I was told on the phone.
Se Shin
December 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
The staff here has been the best. They are always so helpful with my Father. Keep up the great work!!!
Response from AudioNova
January 2, 2025
It’s always humbling to hear how we’re able to make our customers hear better. Thank you for the positive review.
Johnny Stagg
December 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Lauren is an Angel of Mercy! When your ears ring it is imparitive that your hearing aides work. Within minutes Lauren had me up and running and ears calming down. She also programed my backups all an afternoon on a walk-in driveby! Its refreshing to get service without bs!
Response from AudioNova
December 24, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Lauren represents Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology by AudioNova, 1311 South Union Ave #102! We love providing personalized hearing care.
Tom R.
December 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Yes, great customer service !
Matthew Spicer
December 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
December 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Reg S
November 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent service
HerLinda Scott
November 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Friendly, kind, and super patient it was fast and very professional. I drove from Tumwater for my appointment and I’m happy I did.
Response from AudioNova
November 12, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with us.
Leighton Hughes
November 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Wonderful
Malee McCluskey
October 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very precise, clear, quick and smart.
Response from AudioNova
October 22, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating Malee, we hope to see you again soon.
Nan23
October 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and dentist I would recommend them to everyone. They are caring and informative. There work is exceptional.
Response from AudioNova
October 22, 2024
Hello. Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback about our team at 1311 South Union Ave #102.
Jennifer Dolanski
September 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Joel is absolutely the BEST! He speaks so clearly, and is kind and attentive. I couldn’t recommend him any higher! can’t tell you how much my life has changed due to new aids.
Response from AudioNova
September 9, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Joel represents Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology!
Marc K
September 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Dr always answers all questions with insight. Support staff is great.
Response from AudioNova
September 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the 1311 South Union Ave team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
diane donnelly
September 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
September 9, 2024
Thank you for your rating Diane, it means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Janice T
August 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Anonymous Reviewer
August 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent place of business
Response from AudioNova
August 27, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
LouAnne Farrell
August 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I came in with my father who was visiting from Arizona and had a hearing aid emergency. Dr. Jackson and staff took care of him without an appointment, with a smile, and without feeling like we were an inconvenience. Definitely will come here again!
cindy garrido
August 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
My experience here was great. Staff was polite, answered my questions, and facility is clean/ neat.
Response from AudioNova
August 9, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5
got an appointment quickly. Very professional and explained
Response from AudioNova
August 5, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
July 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great knowledgeable Customer service!
Response from AudioNova
July 30, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Sharon Grannell
July 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I received both of my hearing aids on my last visit. I am very thankful to get the hearing aids which I needed. Mr. Joel Jackson was very professional helping me obtain the hearing aids.
Response from AudioNova
July 16, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
July 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Hearing aid check
Response from AudioNova
July 16, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
July 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Joel gave me excellent and professional assistance.
Response from AudioNova
July 10, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Joel represents Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology!
Anonymous Reviewer
June 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Response from AudioNova
June 26, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great service. Very friendly staff. Got my hearing aids cleaned. In and out in a couple of minutes.
Response from AudioNova
June 24, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Always a pleasure to get professional help and timely too
Response from AudioNova
June 25, 2024
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Lauren is wonderful also the receptionist are very pleasant.
Response from AudioNova
June 21, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Lauren represents Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology!
Anonymous Reviewer
April 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent customer service
Anonymous Reviewer
April 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Staff was very pleasant. Happy to work with them.
Anonymous Reviewer
April 9, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Good service
JIm Duffy
April 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I went in to have my hearing checked. And came out with brand new hearing AIDS.What a difference
Response from AudioNova
April 5, 2024
Hello Jim. Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
March 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very professional thorough hearing exam and recommendations to improve my hearing.
Barbara Grant
March 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Any time I have a question they are ready with answers and help!;
Response from AudioNova
March 21, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback Barbara! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
March 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Lauren explained what was needed and my options to select the proper hearing aid for me. She set it up and explained everything to me that was easy to understand. Great Service!









