A Personal Message from Dr. Shannon Frymark

When I opened the doors to Aim Hearing and Audiology Services, there were three goals:

• To deliver the best hearing healthcare in North Carolina
• Build lasting connections with my patients and create an ever-growing bond between us and them
• Build a team of people who represents our values and is passionate about providing excellent patient care

To this day, Aim Hearing & Audiology Services is recognized as a leading healthcare provider in North Carolina and boasts a team that is truly experts in the field.

Born with a hearing loss, the world of sound was an altered experience for me. My parents introduced me to hearing technology when I was just a toddler, and my earliest memories are intertwined with the soft hum of my first hearing aid.

As my unwavering advocates, my parents navigated appointments, therapies, and the often-uncharted waters of raising a child with a hearing loss with love and determination. They not only wanted to ensure that I could hear but also thrive, connect with others, and never feel limited by my hearing loss.

Although growing up with a hearing aid wasn’t always easy, it gifted me with a unique perspective. I experienced the frustration of missed words, faced the isolation of struggling to follow conversations, and knew that access to sound can have a profound impact on one’s life. It also demonstrated how well-fitted hearing technology and compassionate support can make a real difference.

My deep understanding of both the challenges and the triumphs of living with a hearing loss sparked a profound desire within me. I wanted to be more than just a hearing aid wearer; I wanted to help others navigate their own auditory challenges by becoming their advocate, their guide, and the empathetic ear they needed – just as my parents were for me.

This desire to help others prompted me to join the audiology world as a professional. Through my training, I gained the scientific knowledge and clinical skills necessary to understand the complexities of hearing and balance. But it’s my personal experience, the years spent on the other side of the sound booth, that truly shapes my approach to patient care.

I find immense joy in connecting with my patients on a deeply personal level. I can empathize not just with their audiograms and test results but with their lived experiences, their anxieties, and their hopes. Leveraging both my professional expertise and my personal journey to guide them toward a more positive and connected hearing future is incredibly rewarding.

My work is more than a career for me; it’s a calling rooted in gratitude and a heartfelt desire to pay forward the gift of sound and support that I am so grateful to have received.