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Premiere Speech and Hearing

Pediatric & Adult Services - Comprehensive Hearing Healthcare - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Speech & Language Services

Office Locations:

Collegeville: 555 2nd Avenue, Suite C-850, Collegeville PA 19426
(610) 454-1177

Lancaster: 15 S. State Street, Suite 104, Brownstown PA 17508
(717) 661-1055

Services:

Speech - Articulation, Voice, Language, Dysfluency, Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorders

Hearing - Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations, Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluations, Auditory Processing Evaluations, Hearing Aid Consultations, Hearing Aid Programming and Services, Programming of Implantable Hearing Devices including Cochlear Implants and Baha, Tinnitus Treatment Program, Assistive Listening Devices, Hearing Protection and Musician Molds, Swimmolds and Earmolds

01/07/2026

“I saw hearing aids on the shelf at the pharmacy… is that an option for me?”

We get this question more than you’d think.

🦻In our clinical experience, many patients come into our clinic genuinely curious about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices…and for good reason. Increased access to hearing care is a positive step.

Here’s our expert take: OTC hearing aids are designed for adults over 18 with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. For some people, they can be an appropriate starting point.

That said, they aren’t always the best solution.

OTC devices are self-fitting, which means there’s a lot of guessing involved…
👂 Guessing about the type of hearing loss
💻 Guessing about the correct settings
🩺 Guessing whether something more medically treatable is being missed

And when we guess, hearing outcomes often fall short of what’s possible.

🔍 Our role is to help you understand why you’re having difficulty hearing and guide you toward the solution that truly fits your ears, your lifestyle, and your goals, whether that includes OTC devices or something else.

If you’re wondering where to begin on your hearing journey, please contact us. We’re here to walk alongside you and help you make confident, informed decisions about your hearing. 👂

01/06/2026

✨ An Exciting New Chapter at Premiere Speech and Hearing ✨

As we head into the new year, we’re sharing some exciting news! After years of dedication, leadership, and heart, Debbie, the owner of Premiere Speech and Hearing, is officially handing the torch to Kelly Shultz, who will be stepping into the role of new owner. 💙

Kelly has been a speech-language pathologist at Premiere Speech and Hearing for the past three years, serving our patients and families with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to our community. We’re thrilled to see her step into this new leadership role.

While this marks a transition in our practice we want to reassure our hearing patients—Debbie is not going anywhere! Debbie will continue to see patients as an audiologist in the Collegeville office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ensuring continuity of care for those who know and trust her. In addition, she will be focusing on expanding Premiere’s Tinnitus and Misophonia Program, an area of special interest in which she holds advanced certification and expertise. This transition allows Debbie to continue doing what she loves most—providing specialized audiology care—while also growing services that support patients with complex hearing and sound-sensitivity needs.

We are incredibly grateful for the foundation Debbie has built and the legacy of excellence she leaves as owner. With Kelly’s vision—rooted in years of hands-on care at Premiere—we’re excited for the future while staying true to the values you know and trust.

Here’s to honoring the past and embracing the future together! 🎉

01/06/2026

One of the very first things we hear from patients with mild hearing loss isn’t usually, “I can’t hear anything.”

It’s this:
👉 “I feel like I’m missing the little things.” Or, "It sounds like people are mumbling."

Just last week, a patient shared a story with us. During a holiday family gathering, his one-year-old grandchild said “Papa!” for the VERY FIRST TIME.

Everyone heard it… except Papa. 💔

These aren’t loud moments.
But they’re big ones.

This is the reason most of our patients schedule their first hearing test.

If something feels “off,” or you’ve noticed those little misses starting to add up, we’re here, always ready to listen. 👂

01/05/2026

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

Here’s to 2026. Fresh starts, new goals, and maybe even… new sound for YOU. ✨

This time of year naturally makes us think about what we want more of…

Have you considered being more socially engaged this year?

If better hearing is on your list (whether it’s been a whisper or a loud nudge from your loved one), we’re here to help you make it happen in a way that feels comfortable, supportive, and doable.

01/02/2026

✨An Exciting New Chapter at Premiere Speech and Hearing ✨

As we head into the new year, we’re sharing some exciting news! After years of dedication, leadership, and heart, Debbie Lombardi, the owner of Premiere Speech and Hearing, is officially handing the torch to Kelly Shultz, who will be stepping into the role of new owner.

Kelly has been a speech-language pathologist at Premiere Speech and Hearing for the past three years, serving our patients and families with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to our community. We’re thrilled to see her step into this new leadership role.

We want to reassure our hearing patients — Debbie is not going anywhere! Debbie will continue to see patients as an audiologist in the Collegeville office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ensuring continuity of care for those who know and trust her. In addition to hearing testing and hearing aid services, she will be focusing on expanding our Tinnitus and Misophonia treatment program, an area of special interest in which she holds an advanced certification and expertise. This transition allows Debbie to continue doing what she loves most — providing specialized audiology care—while also growing services that support patients with complex hearing and sound-sensitivity needs.

We are incredibly grateful for the foundation Debbie has built and the legacy of excellence she leaves as owner. With Kelly’s vision—rooted in years of hands-on care at Premiere—we’re excited for the future while staying true to the values you know and trust.

Here’s to honoring the past and embracing the future together!

12/30/2025

✨ Meet Nicole Griffin, Audiologist. This month, we asked the team a few holiday-themed questions to get in the spirit. Here’s what Nicole had to say:

🎥 Favorite holiday movie: The Holiday
🍪 Favorite seasonal treat: Spritz cookies
🎄 Real or artificial tree? Real
🔔 Favorite sound of the season: Jingle Bells

We love learning what makes each team member’s holidays special…and we’re so grateful for all they do to help our patients! ✨

What is your favorite sound of the season!? Please share in the comments!

12/30/2025

I came across an article last month about NYC Ballet’s Sara Mearns becoming a new global ambassador for Phonak (a trusted hearing aid brand)… and I loved it. Not just because she’s incredibly talented, but because she’s openly sharing her hearing journey in a world where clarity truly matters.

Just like Sara, so many people discover that hearing technology doesn’t hold them back, it helps them live more confidently, fully, and joyfully.

If you’ve been wondering what better hearing could bring back into your life, let’s talk. I’m always here to help you hear your world a little clearer. ✨

12/29/2025

✨ Meet Debbie Lombardi, AuD/SLP. This month, we asked the team a few holiday-themed questions to get in the spirit. Here’s what Debbie had to say:

🎥 Favorite holiday movie: It's A Wonderful Life
🍪 Favorite seasonal treat: My grandmother's soft sugar cookies
🎄 Real or artificial tree? Would love a real tree, but allergies...so it is artificial.
🔔 Favorite sound of the season: Christmas Hymns

We love learning what makes each team member’s holidays special! ✨

What is your favorite sound of the season!? Please share in the comments!

12/29/2025

🎁 One of the most incredible gifts our ears and brain give us is the ability to tell the difference between music and speech…often without even thinking about it!

This time of year, that skill really shines.
You can instantly tell whether you’re hearing:

🎶 The melody of “Jingle Bells” drifting through the air, or…
🗣️ A friend calling your name across a crowded holiday party.
Your auditory system sorts it out in milliseconds 🤯 pitch, rhythm, tone, and timing all come together so your brain knows when it’s time to sing along… or not!

That’s the beauty of hearing: it connects us to conversation, to music, to memory.
So as we wrap up listening to the sounds of the season, take a moment to appreciate just how effortlessly your brain keeps the songs and chatter beautifully in tune. 🎶

12/28/2025

✨ Meet Kelly Shultz, SLP who keeps our office merry and bright! This month, we asked the team a few holiday-themed questions to get in the spirit. Here’s what Kelly had to say:

🎥 Favorite holiday movie: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
🍪 Favorite seasonal treat: Cut-out sugar cookies
🎄 Real or artificial tree? Artificial Tree
🔔 Favorite sound of the season: Music - Last Christmas and All I want for Christmas is You

We love learning what makes each team member’s holidays special…and we’re so grateful for all they do to help our patients communication skills! ✨

What is your favorite sound of the season? Please share in the comments!

12/28/2025

💬 What patients often tell me …
“I thought I was too young for hearing aids.”
“I didn’t want to feel old.”
“I was nervous it would be a sales pitch.”

These are real words I hear often… and I get it. Trusting someone with your hearing can feel vulnerable. There’s fear, hesitation, and sometimes even a little denial mixed in.

👂But here’s the thing…every single time someone takes that first brave step and sits down in my chair, they’re not just addressing hearing loss, they’re reclaiming connection.

So to everyone who trusted us this year, THANK YOU. Thank you for letting us walk alongside you, answer your questions, and help you hear the world more clearly again.

12/27/2025

You may remember I’ve mentioned Auracast before. Essentially, it is a new Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology that’s poised to reshape how hearing aids and assistive listening systems work. Well, I just read a great article from HearingTracker that breaks it down in a really user-friendly way.

Here’s what stood out to me (in plain language):

🎧 Auracast broadcasts let venues (think auditoriums, churches, theaters) send audio directly to your hearing aid, earbuds, or headphones, without needing individual receivers or extra equipment.

👍 Because it works over Bluetooth LE, the connection can be more seamless, with less background noise and interference. This is a big step toward audio accessibility! Making “hearing aid friendly” everyone’s default, not an afterthought. Research predicts that, by 2029, 1.5 million public venues are expected to become Auracast locations!

🦻 Why does this matter to you? Because what good is hearing tech if you still struggle in public spaces? Imagine being at a talk, sermon, or performance where the sound system just works with your devices… no extra gear, no awkward asking for “the loop,” no missing words.

🤔 If you're curious whether your hearing aids are ready for Auracast, or want to learn how this could make your listening life easier, I’d love to walk you through it. Let’s make your world sound clearer, everywhere you go.

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