About The Medical Centre Hearing Services
The Medical Centre Hearing Services is located in one of Peterborough’s largest medical facilities.
Roy Braun
Message from our Audiologist
During my four decades working in the field of Audiology, I have come to appreciate the importance of good hearing in maintaining my clients quality of life. I understand that my clinical decisions are extremely important to my clients. When people put their trust in me, I will always try to exceed their expectations.
Roy Braun is a registered Audiologist with over 40 years experience, including 17 years as the head clinical audiologist in a teaching hospital as well as 11 years as Director of Audiology at St Joseph’s Hospital in Peterborough. Since 2002 Roy has had the pleasure of providing audiological testing for patients of all ages at The Medical Centre. Our clinic has registered Audiologist, a Communicative Disorders Assistant and a Hearing Instrument Technician to provide patients with a caring approach to improved hearing for life.
Katherine Braun
Audiologist
Katherine completed an undergraduate degree of Honours English Language and Literature at Wilfrid Laurier University as well as and OTA/PTA diploma program at Sir Sandford Fleming College before following in her father’s (Roy) footsteps into audiology. She completed her clinical Doctorate of Audiology at Syracuse University in 2017 and happily rejoined the Medical Centre where she had worked (in various different departments) between stages in her education.
Why did you get into Audiology?
“I grew up surrounded by the profession with my father the audiologist and my mother a Speech Language Pathologist. Since my dad started this company I have helped out in various roles during summers and other school breaks. Over the years I found myself regularly drawn back to the business even when looking at other avenues of life. Finally I realized that there was a reason I was being drawn back and audiology is where I belong.”
Erica Jaarsma
Audiologist
Erica completed her Master’s degree in audiology at the University of Montreal in 2020. She spent a year working as a clinical audiologist in northern Alberta, before joining the Medical Centre Hearing Services team in 2021. Erica chose to become an audiologist after witnessing firsthand how audiology services assisted in breaking down communication barriers for various members of her family. She strives to go above and beyond to offer the utmost quality of care to clients and their families, helping them make informed decisions to move forward with their hearing rehabilitation. Erica enjoys working with both children and adults, and is happy to offer services in French when needed.
Nicole Merkel
Audiologist
Nicole graduated from Carleton University with a degree in Linguistics and Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2021. After observing a hearing test in one of her courses, she chose to pursue the field of hearing rehabilitation with the hopes of offering individuals and families improved communication. Nicole completed her Master’s degree in Audiology at Western University in 2023, and joined the Medical Centre shortly thereafter. She has a pediatric focus in her degree and enjoys working with children and families.
Romina Martignetti
Office Manager
Romina joined The Medical Centre in 2020 and is an integral part of our team providing administrative, financial, and office management support. She draws from a broad knowledge base, having completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology at Trent University. She spent 10 years working in the mental health sector and later worked in the dental industry before joining our team. Romina brings extensive experience coordinating both clients and Health Care Professionals and supports our clinicians in the provision of quality client care. Romina enjoys interacting with clients and staff, and will gladly help you with any questions or concerns.
Keara McKeown
Audiologist Assistant
Keara joined the Medical Centre in 2023 after completing a Bachelor of Arts and science degree from Trent University. She is passionate about the intersections of science and technology with the humanities, and the need for people to be provided with accessible information regarding their healthcare. She enjoys helping clients get the most out of their hearing aids through regular maintenance and troubleshooting. She enjoys meeting clients of all ages and strives to provide a high standard of customer service.
Heather Clements
Receptionist
Heather has worked in the customer service industry for the past 40 years. She has been with the Medical Centre since 2009. As office receptionist, she schedules appointments and assists office staff when necessary. Heather enjoys working with the public and helping others. She specializes in superior customer service for all of our very special clients.
