Mrs Natalie Shnieder
Natalie studied at The University of Cape Town and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital where she gained her qualification as an Audiologist and Speech and Language Therapist. She travelled to the UK in 2001 to further her career and worked at some of the most reputable ENT hospitals in London including the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and the Royal Free NHS Trust. After a couple of years, she became the Chief Audiologist at The Cromwell Private Hospital in Kensington, before moving to an ENT Clinic in Harley Street where she helped to set up the Balance Centre there. Natalie has been privileged to work alongside some of the most well respected ENT Specialists in London. She started her own private practice - The Elstree Hearing Clinic - a few years ago, and is extremely passionate about excellence in patient care.
Clinical Interests
Natalie is a highly skilled Clinical Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser with over 18 years of experience working in both the NHS as well as the private sector. She has extensive knowledge and experience in testing both children (3.5 yr +) and adults.
Natalie is an independent supplier of hearing aids and deals with a number of the world’s leading manufacturers. Hearing aid technology is constantly evolving, and Natalie offers the very best and latest advice on the many different types of hearing aids on the market today. She keeps up to date with the fast-moving world of Audiology by attending regular courses and training programmes in and around the UK.
Professional Memberships
ANSWER YES/NO TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Do people seem to mumble and not speak clearly?
Do you struggle to hear conversation in noisy environments?
Has anyone ever said you have the TV or radio volume up loud?
Do you struggle to hear on the telephone?
Do you often have to ask people to repeat what they are saying to you?
Do you find it difficult to understand when someone talks to you from behind or from the side?
Do you have difficulty hearing high-pitched tones (children’s voices, birdsong, music, etc)?
Does it take a lot of effort to hear someone if they are talking quietly or whispering?
Do you tend to go out less because you find it difficult to follow other people’s conversations?
If you’ve answered yes to four or more questions above, it would be a good idea to get your hearing tested.