Welcome to Shires Hearing & Wellness
Starting hearing care or exploring communication support can feel like a big step. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Shires Hearing & Wellness provides personalized hearing care, communication support, and accessibility services for individuals and families throughout Southern Vermont.
Whether you are:
Noticing changes in communication
Exploring hearing technology for the first time
Supporting a family member
Or looking for hearing wellness support
You’ll be met with a process that feels clear, supportive, and centered around you.
What Working Together Looks Like
At Shires Hearing & Wellness, every plan starts with understanding your experiences, environments, and goals.
Care is personalized, unhurried, and focused on helping you stay connected to the people and situations that matter most in your daily life.
Services are currently offered in-home and in community settings, with flexible options as the practice continues to grow.
What To Expect
1. Reach Out
Contact us by phone, email, or through the website.
We’ll talk through your questions, learn about your situation, and help you decide what next step feels right. There is no pressure.
2. Flexible Scheduling
Appointments are arranged at a time and in a setting that works best for you.
Depending on your needs, services may take place:
In your home
In a community setting
Or another convenient location
3. Personalized Consultation
Your appointment begins with a conversation.
Depending on your needs, we will explore:
Communication experiences in daily life
Listening environments and activities
Previous hearing care, if any
Technology you currently use
Goals, priorities, and concerns
Every recommendation starts with understanding what matters most to you.
4. Ongoing Support
Hearing care is a process, not a one-time appointment.
Ongoing support, education, and follow-up are an important part of care. As your needs change over time, continued guidance and adjustments are available.
Services Available
Support is available for:
Hearing consultations
Hearing aid evaluations and recommendations
Hearing aid fittings and programming
Device cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Tinnitus support
Assistive listening technology (including Roger systems)
Accessibility and community listening solutions
Hearing protection consultation
Note: Diagnostic hearing testing is not currently available but may be added as the practice grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In many cases, no referral is needed. If medical follow-up is appropriate, guidance will be provided.
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Appointments are offered in your home, in community settings, or in another convenient location based on your needs.
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You’re absolutely welcome here. We provide support, adjustments, troubleshooting, and guidance regardless of where your devices were originally fit.
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Not at all. Many patients come for communication support, accessibility solutions, or help navigating specific listening situations.
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Not at this time. We do offer competitive pricing options that are sure to align with your budget.
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Dr. Henry will ask a lot of questions and be ready to answer your questions with up-to-date information in an honest and straightforward manner. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and communicative, and we look forward to YOU being at the center of your care.
Our Commitment
Hearing healthcare is about more than technology.
It is about communication, connection, participation, and access to the people, places, and experiences that matter most.
Shires Hearing & Wellness is committed to providing care that respects each person’s goals, values, and communication needs.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're exploring options for yourself, supporting a family member, or looking for accessibility solutions within your community, we're here to help.
Reach out when you’re ready. We’ll take it one step at a time.