Who Can You Trust in Huntsville and Decatur to Help You With Your Hearing?
Imagine a world without sound, or only garbled sounds. You’d miss a lot! Imagine what you’d miss hanging out with friends, having dinner with your family, playing with your kids or grandkids—even hearing the birds in your yard.
Which is why we are committed to helping you improve your hearing and get more out of life.
Hearing plays such a crucial role in your overall health and well-being – from helping to prevent dementia to keeping you connected to your family. We are dedicated to restoring your ability to hear. Meet North Alabama Audiology’s team.
Why Choose Us
North Alabama Audiology began in 1960 with hearing instrument specialists and evolved into an audiology only practice in 1981. We are locally owned and operated, giving us the flexibility and freedom to meet the needs of our patients.
With our staff’s experience and commitment to continuing education, we strive to provide the best solutions for our patients and their families. Our goal is to treat you as we would like to be treated.
The ability to communicate is essential to achieve and maintain independence. In this age of information technology, the ability to communicate effectively is even more important. When communication is impaired, it affects every aspect of a person’s life.
Our main objective at North Alabama Audiology is to serve the hearing needs in the surrounding areas and to provide quality care in a professional but relaxed private setting.
Meet the Team
Charles R. Taylor, M.A., FAAA, CCC-A
Audiologist
Charles has been practicing audiology since 1973. He holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Charles received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama and his master’s degree in audiology from the University of Alabama. He initiated the first rehabilitation audiology program in 1973 at the Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center and was the first private practice audiologist in North Central Alabama. In addition to an internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he worked with a variety of physicians including ENTs and otologists.
Sheila Penick
Patient Care Coordinator
Since 1994, Sheila has most likely been the one you’ve talked to when you call the Decatur office. She also has experience and training for in-office repairs. When she’s not helping patients, she enjoys spending time with her grandson and family.
Mickey Taylor
Patient Care Coordinator
Mickey received her undergraduate degree in secondary education and her master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of North Alabama. She gained experience as a counselor and program coordinator at the Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center. When she is not helping patients or her family, she enjoys time outside with her pets and other critters!
