Specialties
Northwest Hearing + Tinnitus offers comprehensive audiology services, specializing in hearing loss diagnosis & treatment, advanced tinnitus management (including innovative methods like Lenire's neuromodulation), balance disorder testing & treatment, hearing aid fitting & repair, and support for conditions like hyperacusis, utilizing diagnostic tests, counseling, and personalized care plans to address various auditory and vestibular needs.
History
Established in 1988.
Northwest Hearing and Tinnitus has been helping people in the Gig Harbor area including Fox Island, Artondale, Rosedale, Wollochet, University Place, Purdy, and Key Peninsula hear better for over 30 years. Having dedicated ourselves to this neighborhood for so long, we are devoted to blending big city technology with small town values such as honesty, integrity and respect. We value each and every relationship with our patients and appreciate the trust and confidence that you place in us. Thank you for giving us that privilege.
Meet the Business Owner: Dr. Melanie Hecker .
Dr. Melanie Hecker, AuD, is the owner of Northwest Hearing + Tinnitus, providing compassionate, individualized hearing and tinnitus care to patients throughout the Puget Sound area including Seattle, Gig Harbor, Olympia, and Bremerton Washington. She is deeply committed to creating a positive clinic culture and delivering an exceptional patient experience from the first visit onward.
Dr. Hecker has provided audiology care in a variety of clinical settings, including ENT practices and hospitals, but finds private practice most rewarding due to the close provider–patient relationships and personalized treatment it allows. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus, helping patients better understand their symptoms and explore effective solutions.
She previously served as President of the Washington State Academy of Audiology in 2019 and continues to support the profession as Past-President.