Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Renae and her husband have resided in Nanaimo for 27 years. Their family now grown, the exciting chapter of becoming grandparents has begun.
Life at Nanaimo Hearing Clinic is also a joy for Renae, who has worked in the hearing care industry for nearly 18 years. She relishes following her true calling alongside a team she’s incredibly fond of.
Over the years, Renae has witnessed the evolution of hearing technology along with having the pleasure of meeting many wonderful clients. She remains enthusiastic about educating them and improving their lives.
Renae’s responsibilities include performing hearing aid clean and checks, making repairs, solving technical problems, general troubleshooting and occasionally filling in at the reception desk. She is also a certified industrial audiometric technician, meaning she can perform WorkSafe testing within the clinic as well as pre-employment testing and baseline tests. Regardless of the task Renae is engaged in, she always ensures clients receive a wonderful, easy and supportive hearing care experience.
Outside of work, Renae keeps active by spending time outdoors, walking, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and enjoying her yard and garden. She also has two cats and an amazing Shih Tzu-poodle cross called Kaysi—who is almost 16 years old—whom she loves dearly.
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
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The hearing health of this community means the world to us.
If you have any questions or concerns about your hearing or a loved ones hearing, then we are here to offer guidance, advice or any answer questions that you may have.
Simply complete the adjacent form, and we’ll call you back for a friendly no-obligation conversation.
Remember, when it comes to your hearing healthcare, no question is too small or insignificant!
If you prefer not to wait, please give us a call at (250) 585-4100
Request a Callback
The hearing health of this community means the world to us.
If you have any questions or concerns about your hearing or a loved ones hearing, then we are here to offer guidance, advice or any answer questions that you may have.
Simply complete the adjacent form, and we’ll call you back for a friendly no-obligation conversation.
Remember, when it comes to your hearing healthcare, no question is too small or insignificant!
If you prefer not to wait, please give us a call at (250) 585-4100
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Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
Meet Your Team
Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
Meet Your Team
Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
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Choosing expert hearing healthcare means stepping into a community where your hearing is cared for with independence, personalized attention and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
As you age, some changes are inevitable, and hearing is often one of those aspects that undergo significant transformation
Embarking on a journey to better hearing can be an intimidating decision, especially if you're unsure where to begin.
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As you age, some changes are inevitable, and hearing is often one of those aspects that undergo significant transformation
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