Meet Our Team

  • Ellen Hunter
    Au.D., F-AAA
    Doctor of Audiology
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    Dr. Ellen Hunter co-founded Family Audiology Associates, Inc. in 2004 to bring advanced, patient-centered hearing care to her hometown and surrounding rural communities. Serving patients in both Celina and St. Marys, Ohio, she partners closely with local physicians at JTDMH and Coldwater Community Hospital to deliver medically grounded hearing healthcare. Dr. Hunter stays current with the latest research and technology to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care and long-term hearing success.

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      About Our Practice

      Family Audiology Associates has proudly served Celina and St. Marys for over 20 years. As an independent, medically grounded practice, we provide proven, personal hearing care that puts you first – because you’re more than a patient, you’re part of our family.

      Our Specializations

      • Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
        Recommendations and fitting of ALDs such as personal amplifiers, FM systems, or loop systems to improve hearing in specific listening situations.
      • Cochlear Implants
        Evaluation, candidacy determination, surgery referral, programming, and ongoing support for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss who may benefit from cochlear implant technology.
      • Counseling and Education
        Information and support regarding hearing loss, hearing conservation, communication strategies, and coping mechanisms for individuals and their families.
      • Custom Earplugs and Earmolds
        Creation and fitting of custom-made earplugs for hearing protection, swimming, musicians, and other specific needs. Also includes earmolds for hearing aids or in-ear monitors.
      • Hearing Aid Fitting and Repair
        Selection, fitting, and programming of hearing aids to address hearing loss. This includes counseling on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids.
      • Hearing Evaluations
        Comprehensive assessments to evaluate hearing abilities, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing.
      • Industrial Audiology
        Workplace hearing evaluations, noise exposure assessments, and recommendations for hearing conservation programs to prevent occupational hearing loss.
      • Pediatric Audiology
        Specialized services for children, including hearing screenings, diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and educational support for parents and caregivers.
      • Tinnitus Evaluation and Management
        Assessment, counseling, and development of strategies to manage tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sound in the ears).

      Payments Accepted

      • American Express
      • Care Credit
      • Cash
      • Check
      • Credit Card
      • Discover
      • Insurance (call to verify)
      • Mastercard
      • Visa

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