HUMBOLDT AUDIOLOGY - Key Persons
Abbie was born and raised in Sacramento. She has been in love with Humboldt County and its beauty for many years and finally moved from the valley in 2017. Since then, she has been enjoying all that this wonderful county has to offer. In her spare time Abbie likes to go to the beach, take walks through the redwoods, bake sweet treats, and spend time with her two dogs, Cali and Esteban.
Emily graduated with a Master's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. Before coming to Humboldt Audiology, she worked in the social services field for 15 years providing early intervention services to children and families, and managing social service programs in a variety of non-profit and governmental agencies. Emily grew up in the colorful Mojave Desert in Southern California. She speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys getting to know the patients and providing them with the best in personal service.
Joanna Marcuz, Au.D., March 3, 1971 to September 7, 2016, was a fourth generation Humboldt County native, a 1989 graduate of Eureka High School, a 1994 graduate of Humboldt State University, and a 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University where she earned her Doctoral Degree in Audiology. Joanna returned to Humboldt County and opened this practice where she lovingly served her patients and her community for 11 years. She is missed, but her legacy of excellent patient care in a friendly, welcoming environment lives on.
Matthew Stuart is our Audiologist Assistant. He provides support to Dr. Ostermeier and Dr. Speer with routine hearing aid cleanings, minor in-office repairs, and basic trouble shooting. Matthew is a long time Humboldt County local who grew up in Arcata and graduated from Humboldt State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. Matthew was the Product Manager at the Northern California Community Blood Bank before he came to work with us. Matthew and his wife bought their first home here in Eureka and enjoy spending time there with their kids. When Matthew is not at work or at home he enjoys the art of fencing and in April of 2015 he earned his instructor's certification in French foil.