Dr. Kristin Koch is the owner of Evolution Hearing and an adjunct faculty member at James Madison University, teaching their audiology business course to doctoral candidates. She is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), the Audiology Practice Standards Organization (APSO) and the president of the new Association of Virginia Audiologists (AVA\.
After working with Ear Nose & Throat physicians in the Culpeper area for many years, she made the decision to open her own independent private practice in Charlottesville in 2012. She has been very active in the community, including the Chamber of Commerce and local elder care professionals groups.
Dr. Koch enjoys properly fitting people with hearing loss following best practices, including the most thorough testing procedures and different verification tools, including Real Ear measurements. Evolution Hearing also offers many solutions for tinnitus, including Lenire.
Dr. Koch and her husband, Drew, grew up in Michigan, lived in Columbia, South Carolina, and moved to Charlottesville in 2005. Dr. Koch’s husband is the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Virginia. They are both active in the community and on Grounds at UVA. Their two children, dogs and a small flock of chickens keep them busy at home.
Education
- Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University
- Master of Arts in Audiology, Western Michigan University
- Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University
Professional Memberships
- Association of Virginia Audiologists, President
- Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia, Past Vice President
- Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia, Board Member