Meet Our Team

  • Robin Wielins
    AuD
    Licensed & Certified Doctor of Audiology Clinical Director & Founder
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    Audiologist Dr. Robin Wielins founded Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers in Honolulu in 2005 and later expanded to Kauai and Kona. She serves as Clinical Director to ensure all patients receive quality care through audiology best practices. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Dr. Wielins was among the University of Florida’s first graduates of the on-campus Au.D. program in 2001. Her goal is to make others’ lives more enjoyable through hearing more easily. With no audiology program in the state, Dr. Wielins is proud to increase hearing care access in Hawaii by mentoring doctoral externs from mainland universities. Outside the clinic, she enjoys yoga, bicycling, and swimming in the ocean.

  • Tammy Vaughan
    AuD
    Licensed & Certified Doctor of Audiology
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    Dr. Tammy Vaughan, an audiologist at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers’ Kona clinic, specializes in comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and personalized solutions to enhance communication and quality of life. Committed to staying atop audiology innovations, she combines expertise and empathy to deliver exceptional care. Dr. Vaughan earned her Bachelor of Science in communication disorders from Murray State University and Doctor of Audiology from the University of Memphis. She holds a certificate in advanced studies in vestibular sciences and disorders from Salus University. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing with a good book and a great cup of coffee.

  • Christina Yue
    Doctoral Audiology Extern
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    Christina Yue, an extern at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers, is in her final year of the Doctor of Audiology program at Northwestern University in Chicago. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology from St. John’s University, where she discovered audiology after taking an American Sign Language course. Christina strives to get to know each patient and provide them with the necessary support and technology to meet their individual hearing goals. In her free time, she enjoys eating out with family and friends, trying new dessert shops, and listening to true crime.

  • Kristi Sekiya
    Patient Care Manager
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    Kristi Sekiya is a patient care manager at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers. She was born and raised on the Big Island and has worked in our Kona clinic since 2021. Kristi has 20+ years of customer service experience ranging from the airline industry, hotel and resorts, and nonprofits to the medical field. Loud, animated conversations are very special to Kristi and her tight-knit family. Her goal is to make sure no one misses out on those special times. Outside the office, she enjoys crafting, spending time with her family, and fishing with her husband.

  • Laci Culp
    Patient Care Coordinator
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    Laci Culp is a patient care coordinator at Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers’ Kona clinic. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Laci has lived on the Big Island since 2022 and brings 15+ years of health care experience in both administrative and clinical settings. Laci always strives to provide exceptional customer service to create a comfortable and informative environment for our patients. She wants everyone who comes through our doors to know that they are family and will be treated as such. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and snorkeling with her family.

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      About Our Practice

      Island Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers, a locally owned, independent practice with clinics on Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island, launched in 2005 with a commitment to superior care. With personalized visits, professionally fitted technology, and experts including Doctors of Audiology, we’re dedicated to your better-hearing journey.

      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.
      • 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.
      • Tinnitus Evaluation and Management
        Assessment, counseling, and development of strategies to manage tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sound in the ears).

        Payments Accepted

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

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