About Us
Ohio Hearing & Audiology by AudioNova Ashland is part of AudioNova, a global hearing health care provider with a nationwide network of convenient hearing care clinics in the US. We are open and accepting appointments for current and new customers.
From prevention, to care, to treatment, our hearing experts give you the confidence to take control of your hearing health care at all stages of the journey, through information, easy access, personalization, and pinnacle audiology experience. On top of clinic appointments, we are also offering curbside service and virtual hearing care options that allow our hearing experts to connect with you at home and just your hearing aids via a smartphone app.
Contact us today to book an appointment.
Audiology Services
Our hearing experts provide a wide range of hearing services from a staff of highly trained professionals.
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.
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Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Phonak Audéo Sphere InfinioThe Sphere Infinio provides exceptional speech clarity from every direction, eliminating background noise so you can connect with friends, family, or colleagues—even in the busiest environments.
Phonak Virto Infinio TitaniumVirto Infinio represents the next generation of Phonak's personalized hearing solutions for mild to profound hearing loss. Find out more about the custom fit titanium casing.
Phonak SlimPhonak Slim strikes the perfect balance between comfort, design, and performance. With its unique ergonomic shape, it fits naturally behind your ear—even for those wearing glasses.
Phonak LyricUnlike conventional hearing aids, Lyric is placed deep within the ear canal, using the ear’s natural anatomy to deliver a more complete listening experience. This is just one of the many benefits Lyric has to offer.
Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio
The Sphere Infinio provides exceptional speech clarity from every direction, eliminating background noise so you can connect with friends, family, or colleagues—even in the busiest environments.
Phonak Virto Infinio Titanium
Virto Infinio represents the next generation of Phonak's personalized hearing solutions for mild to profound hearing loss. Find out more about the custom fit titanium casing.
Phonak Slim
Phonak Slim strikes the perfect balance between comfort, design, and performance. With its unique ergonomic shape, it fits naturally behind your ear—even for those wearing glasses.
Phonak Lyric
Unlike conventional hearing aids, Lyric is placed deep within the ear canal, using the ear’s natural anatomy to deliver a more complete listening experience. This is just one of the many benefits Lyric has to offer.
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Meet the Staff
The audiological staff at Ohio Hearing & Audiology by AudioNova have been proudly serving the residents of Ashland for many years. We are a vital member of Ashland's vibrant healthcare community and take pride in providing world-class hearing care locally.
- Allyson Valentine, Au.D., CCC-ADr. Allyson Valentine is a Clinical Audiologist in Ashland, Ohio. She is a 2014 graduate from The Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium through Kent State University, with a Doctorate in Audiology. In the office, Dr. Valentine is passionate about fitting and measuring the outcomes of her hearing aid patients. She prides herself on building relationships with patients and listening empathetically to their needs and concerns. Dr. Valentine grew up in Ashland and lives there now with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Valentine is energized to reconnect with her hometown community following a 7-year hiatus to Cleveland, while working for University Hospitals. Dr. Valentine looks forward to helping her community hear the best they possibly can!
- Orion Poole, Au.D.Dr. Orion Poole is a dedicated and compassionate audiologist at AudioNova, Ashland Ohio location, committed to helping individuals improve their hearing and reconnect with the world around them. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology in May 2025 through the Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium in Ohio and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Akron, where she graduated in 2020. Coming from a family of musicians, Dr. Poole has an extensive musical background that sparked her interest in music science. She played both the violin and clarinet, which deepened her appreciation for the complexities of sound and hearing. As part of her doctoral training, Dr. Poole completed her fourth-year residency at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. There, she had the honor of working with Veterans, providing comprehensive audiologic care including diagnostic hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care, vestibular and cochlear implant evaluations, and tinnitus counseling. Dr. Poole brings a patient-centered approach to every appointment, blending clinical expertise with genuine care. Whether fitting advanced hearing technology or guiding patients through long-term hearing health solutions, she is passionate about helping people communicate more clearly and engage more meaningfully with others. The most rewarding part of her job is witnessing the positive impact that improved hearing has on her patients’ quality of life, confidence, and connections with loved ones. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, doing puzzles, exploring arts and crafts, and relaxing with her three beloved fur babies—Lucy, Milo, and Kinsley.
Allyson Valentine, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Allyson Valentine is a Clinical Audiologist in Ashland, Ohio. She is a 2014 graduate from The Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium through Kent State University, with a Doctorate in Audiology.
In the office, Dr. Valentine is passionate about fitting and measuring the outcomes of her hearing aid patients. She prides herself on building relationships with patients and listening empathetically to their needs and concerns.
Dr. Valentine grew up in Ashland and lives there now with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Valentine is energized to reconnect with her hometown community following a 7-year hiatus to Cleveland, while working for University Hospitals.
Dr. Valentine looks forward to helping her community hear the best they possibly can!
Orion Poole, Au.D.
Dr. Orion Poole is a dedicated and compassionate audiologist at AudioNova, Ashland Ohio location, committed to helping individuals improve their hearing and reconnect with the world around them. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology in May 2025 through the Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium in Ohio and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from The University of Akron, where she graduated in 2020.
Coming from a family of musicians, Dr. Poole has an extensive musical background that sparked her interest in music science. She played both the violin and clarinet, which deepened her appreciation for the complexities of sound and hearing.
As part of her doctoral training, Dr. Poole completed her fourth-year residency at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. There, she had the honor of working with Veterans, providing comprehensive audiologic care including diagnostic hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and follow-up care, vestibular and cochlear implant evaluations, and tinnitus counseling.
Dr. Poole brings a patient-centered approach to every appointment, blending clinical expertise with genuine care. Whether fitting advanced hearing technology or guiding patients through long-term hearing health solutions, she is passionate about helping people communicate more clearly and engage more meaningfully with others. The most rewarding part of her job is witnessing the positive impact that improved hearing has on her patients’ quality of life, confidence, and connections with loved ones.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, doing puzzles, exploring arts and crafts, and relaxing with her three beloved fur babies—Lucy, Milo, and Kinsley.
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