"Being a retired speech pathologist, I have some knowledge of hearing loss and the associated problems, so I was dreading the day when I would need help. But Dr. Sawhill and Dr. Leahy of Hearing Solutions with their professionalism, knowledge and unending patience for each individual has made my transition an easy and completely positive experience. I highly recommend them!!!" ~RAO

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“… I love my new hearing aids and I can hear better than ever. My employer is very satisfied and so am I. I cannot say enough about Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan, I would recommend them to anyone with hearing needs. You will find it very hard to match the caring, kindness and professional service that you will receive, I assure you. I am very thankful to Dr. Leahy for all her help and support that she has given me over the years.” ~JJ

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"My wife had urged me for years to get my hearing checked but like many my age, didn’t want to admit I might need hearing aids. About two years ago I finally decided to get tested and it was by chance that I was fortunate enough to see Dr. Sandra Leahy. She was able to diagnose my hearing problems and recommend hearing aids which I wear faithfully in both ears. For the first time in years I was able to hear the higher range of sounds which meant hearing the small voices of my grandchildren and the light tones as I play my guitar. So much I had missed for so long. Dr. Leahy and Dr. Sawhill have been very helpful whenever I call with questions or need to have the hearing aids looked at. It truly has been a pleasant experience working with Hearing Solutions.” ~WT

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“… UNBELIEVABLE! I knew instantly that the solution was at hand. The fullness feeling in my ears/head is totally gone. Voices are now razor-sharp. Thanks for your expertise…and, if appropriate, I’d suggest that you might consider referring Northern Michigan people to Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan. I am very impressed with the Resound product, with this clinic, and with their customer service.” ~TS

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I denied that I had a hearing problem for years. Ignorance was bliss, right? Wrong!

I was missing life or at least many fine parts of it. I didn’t hear my wife quietly, or my grandchildren’s first attempts at communication. So many small important things. My wife tried to let me know what I was missing yet I continued to deny I had a problem.

When I at last decided to investigate a solution to my hearing problem I was directed to Dr. Sandy Leahy and Dr. Kathleen Sawhill at Hearing Solutions in Traverse City. Immediately I was treated with a professionalism and caring manner that is missing so many times today. On our first consultation, by phone, Dr. Leahy took time to understand and asses my particular problem and totally made me feel like I had chosen the right professional. On my first office visit, I was reassured again and by the time I left I had the right hearing instrument fitted to my hearing needs.

And my world was filled with sound. I chose, along with Dr. Leahy’s counsel, the Phonak Smart S hearing aids. I am amazed at how well I hear now and the versatility of these units. They seem to be perfectly tuned to my hearing loss and work in conjunction with the hearing that I still have. I couldn’t be more pleased.

I have and will continue to recommend Hearing Solutions and Doctors Sandra Leahy and Kathleen Sawhill. They have the experience and compassion that we lack with larger organizations. ~B.C.

Dr. Sandy Leahy

Dr. Leahy was born and raised in Farmington, Michigan. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor degree, majoring in Communication Disorders with a minor in Psychology, in 1989. She was then accepted into Central Michigan University’s Masters Program in Audiology and graduated in 1990.

From 1990 until 1992 Sandy was employed as an Audiologist at ENT Specialists, PC in Farmington Hills, MI. In 1992 she moved to Traverse City, married, and began practicing Audiology at Munson Medical Center. In 2007 Sandy completed her Doctorate degree from Arizona School of Health Science.

During her sixteen years at Munson, she managed the newborn hearing screening program. She was on the committee that developed universal newborn hearing screening protocols for the Michigan Department of Community Health. She was instrumental in bringing sedated Auditory Brainstem Response testing to Munson.

In 2008 Dr. Leahy went into private practice at Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan with Dr. Kathleen Sawhill.  During her past twenty years as an Audiologist she has served the diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiologic needs for people of all ages.

Dr. Leahy holds a clinical certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Leahy enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is married and has two children. She is a runner and enjoys being outdoors.

Dr. Kathleen Sawhill