Our Staff

Diane Leahy, M.S., CCC-A

Audiologist

I have been an Audiologist since 1992. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Audiology from Illinois State University in 1992. I have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. I specialize in hearing aid fitting and hearing rehabilitation for Adult patients.

I have worked in a variety of settings during my career. I have worked in medical offices with ENT physicians, treating a wide variety of patients. I worked for a hearing aid manufacturer doing sales and training. Most recently I have been working at Hearing Lab. I have been with hearing lab since 2015. I am very fortunate that I can say that I love coming to work each day. I have the opportunity to meet many different people and experience the difference improving hearing has on my patients, as well as their families.

Melissa Jones, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Melissa E. Jones is a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Melissa is originally from Elmhurst, IL and moved to Bloomingdale, IL in 2022. Melissa attended college at the University of Phoenix and trained with the International Hearing Society to begin her journey in hearing care. She started working at Hearing Lab in 2023. Melissa began working in the hearing industry in 2018 and was drawn to the profession because of her desire to help people live more fulfilled lives.

What Melissa loves most about saving hearing lives is helping people communicate more effectively with their loved ones. Melissa strives to improve quality of life in her everyday work with patients.

Outside of saving hearing lives, Melissa loves hobbies such as taking the kids to waterparks, gardening, and walking the dog.

Natalie Shoptaw

Regional Admin Coordinator

Natalie Shoptaw is a Regional Admin Coordinator for the Great Lakes Region. She was born and raised in Chicago. Natalie started working at Hearing Lab in 2016. She loves seeing how better hearing changes her patients. She loves listening to their stories the most. Natalie spends time her husband and family outside of Hearing Lab. She spends her time crocheting, reading, and video gaming.

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Customer Reviews

Loved my experience at the lab in Arlington Hts. Natalie and Melissa made my 1st time dealing with hearing concerns very positive. The environment was warm, professional and comforting due to the ladies mannerism. Thank you

Pamela Mullen, on Google

I appreciate the professionalism and knowledge base that Diane easily displayed. Being treated as a person was refreshing after being shamed over and over again by Miracle Ear. We hope for a good relationship during this journey into tenner renewed hearing. Thank you!

Jane Romain-Porretta, on Google
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Guy Niedorkorn, on Google

(Translated by Google) My experience at Hearing Lab was spectacular, they treated me very well, especially the Hearing Instrument Specialist Melissa Jones, she is a very nice and very professional person. (Original) Mi experiencia en Hearing Lab. Fue espectacular, me trataron muy bien, en especial la Hearing Instrument Specialist Melissa...

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Nayel Bikoma, on Google

Thorough test and did not try to push anything that I did not need. Will go back annually to check and see if any changes.

Amy Golden, on Google
Bob, on Google

We have a blast

Mile Barbir, on Google

Thanks to Nathalie and Diane for their help!

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