Meet our specialists

We are an independent locally-owned practice. We use the latest in hearing technology to provide you with personalised treatment and to deliver your best possible outcome.

As peer-reviewed professionals we regularly update our knowledge and skills in new research and the latest diagnostic methods and treatments to best address all your hearing needs.

Headshot of Nigel Sallis Clinical Audiologist at Hearing Institute

Nigel Sallis, Clinical Audiologist / Director

BSc, MAud(Hons), Audiologist MNZAS, CCC

With a Master of Audiology from the University of Auckland and a Health Sciences degree from the University of Otago, Nigel brings over two decades of expertise to his patients. He has worked extensively across the hearing sector, from hands-on clinical care for adults and children to managing national clinical networks. Nigel is deeply passionate about adult and paediatric hearing care and specialises in tinnitus and hyperacusis treatment.

Leslie Searchfield, Clinical Audiologist Hearing Institute

Leslie Searchfield, Clinical Audiologist

BSc, MAud, Audiologist MNZAS, CCC

Leslie completed her undergraduate degree at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, and undertook her Master of Audiology at San Diego State University. After graduating in 1995, she immigrated to New Zealand. Since that time, she has worked throughout the sector in roles in both public and private practice. Leslie's interests include tinnitus treatment, hearing device fitting and management, diagnostics for adult and paediatrics, and with a background in Coclear Implants, has a special interest in severe to profound hearing loss.

Julian Holland Specialist Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon

Julian Holland, Specialist Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon

MBChB, MSc, FRCS (ORL-HNS) Eng

Julian completed his medical training at Auckland Medical School. His specialisation and interests took him to live and work in the UK and Europe as well as secondments to the USA before returning to New Zealand with his family. As a surgeon, Julian’s main interests are in adult and paediatric ears and otology as well dizziness and balance, auditory implants, endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep medicine and paediatric tongue and lip ties.