Cathy Bieri Ryan

Doctor of Audiology/Au.D., Speech Pathologist, MSC

Catherine grew up knowing she wanted to help people solve their hearing problems. Both her grandfather and grandmother Bieri were hearing impaired. Her grandmother was also blind, and by 10 years old, Cathy could communicate by finger spelling in her grandmother's hand. Her father, Gottlieb Bieri, was a pioneer in providing new technology in hearing improvement.

Cathy earned her B.A. in speech and audiology at Michigan State, an MSC in speech pathology at Auburn University and an M.A. in audiology at Central Michigan University. Cathy embarked on a career in the field of audiology and speech pathology by taking advantage of the opportunity to work with her father at Bieri Hearing Specialists.

In 1986 when her father passed away Cathy assumed the responsibilities of president of Bieri Hearing Clinic, while continuing to serve her patients as a speech pathologist and audiologist.

Always up to a challenge, Cathy has opened new locations in Midland, Frankenmuth and Bay City, while raising her son Shaun, born in 1988. She credits her success to helping people live a better life by improving their hearing and speech through her attention to personal care and utilizing the most advanced hearing technology.

 

Martha Anderson

M.S., C.C.C. -A/Audiologist

Martha Anderson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology/Speech and Hearing at the University of Michigan and her Master's degree in Audiology at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. After graduation in 1987, she worked with Dr. Nicholas Redfield for 5 years and other Saginaw area Otolaryngologists. She has been with Bieri Hearing Specialists since 1992.

After earning her degrees, Martha returned to Saginaw and married a high school classmate and began her family. Martha loves helping people, like treating elderly patients. She enjoys listening to their stories and telling them some of her own.

Martha is a Polish lady (with the maiden name of Mikolaski) who loves to help with the pronunciation of any longer Polish names.

Roxanne Kapala

M.A., C.C.C.-A/Audiologist

Roxanne Kapala earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders at Northern Michigan University, her Master's degree in Audiology at Central Michigan University and a Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital and Medical Center.

Her experience includes Staff Audiologist for a five physician ENT practice in Wichita, Kansas, a Consulting Audiologist for an earmold manufacturer, and Staff Audiologist for Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, Michigan.

Roxanne missed being near her family and friends and returned to the area to work in November 2000 and to raise her son, Sam. Kapala's decision to join Bieri Hearing Specialists was based on their reputation for excellent service and caring, which fits perfectly with her own philosophy.

Linda Meyer

Doctor of Audiology/Au.D.

LInda completed her Doctorate of Audiology in 2009 from Arizona School of Health Sciences. By 1990, Linda Meyer had earned her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree. From 1992 -1996, she served as Industrial Audiologist at Constance Brown Hearing and Speech Center.

Linda's love of helping people and Bieri Hearing's willingness to work with each client's individual needs is what attracted her to the position. Having worn hearing aids since the age of 5, Linda knows first hand what it's like to be hearing impaired. She willingly shares her personal experiences to help others deal with their own, or a family member's hearing loss.

Linda enjoys attending the dance recitals and gymnastic classes of her daughter, Shelby.

Experiences like fitting an 80 year old blind woman with super powered digital hearing aids and seeing the improvement it made in the woman's life, is what makes Linda proud to be part of Bieri Hearing Specialists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophia Meyer, Hearing Aid Specialist/HAS

Sophia Meyer received her training in Hearing Aid Sales & Service through the International Hearing Aid Society. In 1982, she obtained her State of Michigan License for Hearing Aid Sales.

While working at Bieri part-time during high school, Sophia gained empathy for the needs of the hard of hearing.

Her greatest satisfaction comes from going the "extra mile" to service her client's needs. For example, she has serviced patients' aids in their car when they had difficulty walking into the office.

Sophia is proud that the product she sells makes such a profound improvement in the life of the patients, their families and friends.

Sue Rabior

M.A., C.C.C.-A/Audiologist

Susan "Sue" Rabior joined Bieri Hearing in 1986 after receiving her Masters Degree in Audiology from Central Michigan University.

Along with pursuing her career at Bieri Hearing, Sue and her husband, Bill, have written a book about marriage. They are enjoying raising their daughter, Gabrielle. Sue enjoys working on genealogy, gardening, and travel.

Sue strives for the highest professionalism, which includes staying current on hearing health care issues, products, and services. She seeks to empower patients to make informed decisions about their hearing to match the best products with their needs and lifestyles.

                                                                                                                                  

 

Jenae Schabel

Doctor of Audiology/Au.D.

Please help us in welcoming, Jenae Schabel, Doctor of Audiology to our staff! She received her Doctor of Audiology Degree from Central Michigan University in May 2011. We were lucky that she decided to return to her home town of Bay City, Michigan and to join our growing company here at Bieri Hearing Specialists. She will work permanently, in the Bay City and Midland locations with Dr. Linda Meyer. Dr. Schabel's warm friendly personality, added to the current staff of prominent Audiologists, allows for Bieri Hearing Specialist's Bay City and Midland offices to better serve patients.

Prior to receiving her doctorate, Dr. Schabel served her fourth year externship at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree, summa cum laude, majoring in communication disorders and minoring in human development from Central Michigan University. The experience she received at Henry Ford was a great opportunity for her to give comprehensive hearing evaluations and to work extensively with pediatric and adult patients.

 

Tony Meyer

Hearing Aid Specialist/H.A.S. 

Please congratulate Tony Meyer, for successfully passing the Michigan Hearing Aid Salespersons examination and receiving his license from the State of Michigan to sell hearing aids. We are very proud of his accomplishments!

Tony earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University. After graduating, Tony worked as a substitute teacher and coach for two years before deciding to join the staff at Bieri Hearing in 2010.

Tony has been around the business his entire life. His Mother, Sophia, has been a part of the Bieri staff since 1971. His Father, Marten, worked as a salesman at Bieri for 5 years as well.

Tony has a passion for helping people in any capacity. Nothing pleases him more than seeing a smile on a patient's face when they receive the gift of hearing.