Dr. Nichole Kingham was awarded a master’s degree in audiology at the University of Washington and obtained her clinical doctorate from A.T. Still University. She was a member of the 2012 class of James Jerger Future Leaders in Audiology and is the past president of Washington State Audiology Academy. Dr. Kingham has worked in private practice since 2003, where she hired the first Audiology Assistant in Washington State, and has trained and promoted audiology assistants since 2009. She currently works with Practice Development Groups to help implement an audiology assistant or technician into private practice audiology and medical ear, nose, and throat clinics.

Dr. Kingham’s mission is to empower the small business owner by providing resources to help engage today’s savvy consumer. Through experience, trial and error, research, and mentorship, she has developed key insights for delivering exceptional patient experiences. She wants to share what she’s learned so that the audiology private practice doesn’t become a thing of the past.

Dr. Kingham has a passion for practice development, protocol development, efficiency improvement, marketing strategies, and staff training. She has developed an audiology assistant training program that is utilized in many clinics around the United States and loves to speak about practice growth strategies and how to successfully incorporate audiology assistants into a busy practice.