Meet Our Team

Highly Qualified Professionals

We opened our doors in 2011 and the response from the community has been overwhelming. People have been so pleased with our level of care that they love to refer their friends and family members. Being residents of Newcastle, we truly are local. Our professional team is prepared to work with any and all hearing aid models to ensure they are providing the greatest assistance possible.

JOHN THISTLE

PRESIDENT/BC-HIS

John grew up hard of hearing from a young age and decided to dedicate his career to helping others who experience the same frustrations. It is because of this that he graduated from the Hearing Instrument Specialist program at George Brown College in 2006 and is a member of the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario. John began his work in hearing aid clinics in 2004 and also worked for a hearing aid manufacturer as a Product and Education Specialist. John continued to pursue excellence and became the first Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist in Durham Region with international accreditation. John and his wife Becky have a young son and daughter together. In his spare time John can be found volunteering within the community, hiking and enjoying culinary challenges.

JENNIFER DRYSWAK

RECEPTION

Jennifer joined the team in September of 2015. She graduated from The Maine College of Art in 1995 with her Bachelor of Fine Arts. She loves art in all different media. Jennifer has been married for 23 years, has two teenage boys and has lived in Newcastle for 9 years. She enjoys being outdoors. Favourite activities include canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, hiking, skiing and tubing.

Allison Tillaart

Allison graduated from Durham College’s Communicative Disorders Assistant program in 2021.  She also has additional education from the University of Guelph and George Brown College.  Allison has worked in a wide variety of settings and client populations mainly with children diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and developmental delays. Allison is passionate about helping individuals maximize their quality of life. Born and raised in Port Hope, now lives in Port Perry with her husband and dog.  Allison enjoys sports, discovering new walking trails with her dog and spending time with her family.    

SESILY ROWE

Sesily was born and raised in Bowmanville and graduated from Trent University’s psychology program in 2019 with additional education from Durham College’s Communicative Disorders Assistant program. Sesily brings a thorough understanding of hearing testing and has been a welcome addition to the team. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, spending time with her two dogs, as well as attending concerts and sporting events.