Aspire Audiology & Hearing

What Aspire Audiology & Hearing does

Aspire Audiology & Hearing is a privately held audiology practice founded in December 2015 by Dr. Randi Davis Yontz, Au.D., FAAA, Board Certified, and headquartered across 7 clinic locations in Middle Tennessee (Nashville x2, Madison, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, Hermitage, and Lebanon). The practice delivers comprehensive hearing healthcare services — diagnostic hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, cochlear implant candidacy and mapping, vestibular/balance testing (rotary chair, VEMPS, videonystagmography), pediatric and newborn hearing services (ABR, OAE, auditory processing disorder testing), and custom hearing protection — supported by 13+ Doctors of Audiology plus assistants and audiology externs.

The business operates on a manufacturer-agnostic retail dispensing model, selling prescription hearing aids across six major brands (Phonak, ReSound, Signia, Starkey, Widex, Oticon) in all standard form factors (BTE, RIC, ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC), as well as extended-wear Lyric devices and over-the-counter (Jabra, Sony) units. Pricing is positioned approximately 20% below local industry average, with all-inclusive lifetime care (unlimited domes, wax guards, services across all locations) bundled into the device price; no-interest financing is offered. The practice is in-network with all major insurance companies, provides telehealth appointments, and serves veterans as a VA Choice program community provider.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hearing aid device sales plus recurring professional services (diagnostics, fittings, repairs, mapping, follow-ups). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone and website appointment scheduling, supported by content marketing, community education outreach (Dr. Kostrzewski at senior facilities), and SEO/organic search for local audiology queries. The practice segments its market across adults with hearing loss, veterans, Nashville musicians, pediatric patients, tinnitus sufferers, and balance/vestibular patients, with multi-specialty clinical talent differentiated across these verticals.

Name

Aspire Audiology & Hearing

Legal name

Aspire Audiology

Website

https://aspireaudiology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aspire Audiology & Hearing is a privately held, multi-location audiology practice in Middle Tennessee that delivers comprehensive hearing healthcare — diagnostic testing, hearing aids, tinnitus and balance treatment, cochlear implants, and pediatric services — across 7 clinics staffed by 13+ Doctors of Audiology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiology and Hearing Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Audiology services
• Hearing aid dispensing
• Hearing evaluations
• Tinnitus treatment
• Vestibular balance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hearing Aid Sales: Sales of prescription hearing aids from major manufacturers (Phonak, ReSound, Signia, Starkey, Widex, Oticon). Prices range from approximately $1,499 to $5,798 per device depending on technology level. All-inclusive pricing includes lifetime care and unlimited domes/wax guards.
2. Audiology Services: Professional audiology services including hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, balance testing, cochlear implant mapping, auditory processing disorder testing, and hearing aid repair
3. Insurance & VA Services: In-network provider for major insurance companies and VA Choice program, serving veterans with hearing loss disability compensation
4. Financing Plans: No interest financing plans to help patients pay for hearing healthcare over time

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aspire Audiology & Hearing operates a multi-clinic audiology practice delivering comprehensive hearing healthcare, including diagnostic hearing evaluations, tinnitus management, balance/vestibular testing, cochlear implant services, and pediatric audiology. The practice dispenses prescription hearing aids from six major manufacturers (Phonak, ReSound, Signia, Starkey, Widex, Oticon), specialty devices such as Lyric, and over-the-counter hearing aids, with all-inclusive lifetime care bundled into pricing.

Product overview

Aspire Audiology & Hearing is a multi-location audiology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of hearing healthcare services and hearing aid products across Middle Tennessee. The core service offering includes diagnostic hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, cochlear implant services, balance testing, pediatric hearing services, and hearing aid dispensing. The practice sells prescription hearing aids from six major manufacturers (Phonak, ReSound, Signia, Starkey, Widex, Oticon) across six hearing aid styles (BTE, RIC, ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC), as well as Lyric extended-wear invisible hearing aids and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids (Jabra and Sony). All hearing aid purchases include lifetime care with their Doctors of Audiology. The practice also offers supporting services including hearing aid repair, custom hearing protection (including musicians' plugs), assistive listening devices, cerumen removal, and telehealth appointments. They work with all major insurance companies and offer no-interest financing plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients typically pay 20% less than average local hearing care provider
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PhonakcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Aspire offers Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere ($2,499-$5,798 per ear), Phonak Audeo Lumity ($1,499-$5,798 per ear), and other Phonak products with all-inclusive lifetime care.
• ReSoundcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Products include ReSound Vivia with pricing by quote only.
• SigniacoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Products include Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX ($1,999-$5,798) and Signia Silk Charge&Go IX ($1,999-$4,998).
• StarkeycoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Products include Starkey Omega AI with pricing by quote.
• WidexcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Products include Widex Moment and Widex SmartRIC.
• OticoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor hearing aid manufacturer. Products include various ITC, CIC, and IIC styles.
• Nashville Music SceneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork extensively with members of Nashville's vibrant music scene providing specialized hearing protection and healthcare services tailored to musicians.
• Major Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn-network with all major insurance companies with in-house insurance specialist to maximize patient benefits. Accept commercial insurance plans with direct coverage.
• VA Choice ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud provider in the VA Choice program, serving veterans who live far from VA health centers with free hearing care as a community provider.
• Organizations Covering Hearing AidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorks with many organizations that help cover hearing aids for patients who qualify.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lexie Hearing: Direct-to-consumer hearing aid brand offering OTC and self-fit devices with remote audiology support. Comparable in hearing aid technology but differs by bypassing in-clinic visits, representing the OTC disruption channel that pressures Aspire's lower-end dispensing.

Direct peers

• AccuQuest Hearing Centers: Regional audiology clinic chain offering hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and balance services. Directly comparable multi-location practice serving similar patient demographics, including Tinnitus and balance testing.
• HearUSA: Audiology clinic network (formerly HEARx/HearUSA) offering hearing tests, hearing aids, and tinnitus services across multiple U.S. states. Comparable in service breadth and insurance-driven GTM.
• HearingLife: One of the largest audiology and hearing aid retail networks in North America with hundreds of clinic locations. Directly comparable as a multi-location audiology practice dispensing hearing aids from major manufacturers with insurance and VA acceptance.
• Connect Hearing: National audiology clinic chain offering hearing tests, hearing aids, and tinnitus treatment across multiple U.S. states. Comparable in service mix, manufacturer partnerships, and insurance-based GTM model.

Others

• Signia (WS Audiology): Major hearing aid manufacturer (WS Audiology) whose products Aspire dispenses. Relevant as a supplier and ecosystem participant; Signia also operates retailer-support programs that compete for clinical mindshare.
• Phonak (Sonova): Major hearing aid manufacturer and one of Aspire's core dispensing partners. Not a direct competitor, but strategically relevant as both a supplier and a potential vertical integrator through Sonova's direct-to-consumer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Miracle-Ear: Large, established hearing aid retail brand with nationwide franchise and corporate locations. Overlapping capabilities in hearing testing and device dispensing, but a wider, more retail-oriented footprint than Aspire's clinically-focused practice.
• Beltone: Long-standing hearing aid brand and clinic network with a single-manufacturer (Beltone/GN) model. Comparable in retail audiology services but differs by emphasizing a proprietary device line rather than Aspire's manufacturer-agnostic approach.
• Costco Hearing Aid Centers: Big-box retail hearing aid centers operated inside Costco warehouses. Comparable product offering (major-brand hearing aids at low price points) but a fundamentally different retail model that pressures Aspire's pricing-from-clinical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspire-audiology-&-hearing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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