Audiologist Dr. Michelle Woodward co-owns Hearing Care Partners, a thriving practice with seven locations across Missouri. She has a master’s degree from Western Illinois University and an audiology doctorate from Arizona School of Health Sciences. With more than 26 years of experience in audiology, Dr. Woodward is committed to providing exceptional patient-centered health care. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology. She also serves as the volunteer clinical director of the Healthy Hearing Program for the Missouri Special Olympics, supporting athletes through comprehensive hearing health care and providing access to services. In her free time, she enjoys living life on the family farm with her husband and traveling to see her daughters in Florida and Washington.
Courtney Parkhurst joined the Hearing Care Partners family in 2019 with a passion for helping others that has only grown deeper over the years. She started as a patient care coordinator and recently became a hearing instrument specialist after receiving her degree from Ozarks Technical Community College in May 2021. Ask Courtney what she loves most about her job, and she’ll quickly share the joy of seeing patients gain the ability to hear and communicate with loved ones. Outside the office in Bethany, Courtney treasures time with family, including her three children.
Dennis Jensen joined Hearing Care Partners in Bethany in 2025 as an audiology assistant. His diverse background includes 19 years in law enforcement and owning a construction company. Today he finds purpose in helping patients reconnect with the world through better hearing. Dennis values the relationships built with patients and loves seeing the impact of improved hearing. He and his wife of 25 years enjoy time with their 11 children, staying active, and being outdoors.
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