About American Hearing & Balance

Dr. Michaels received his master’s degree from CSULA, where renowned audiologists Dr. Miles Peterson and Dr. Peter Ivory guided him through his graduate work. He then went on to acquire his doctorate at the Florida University Premiere Program for Audiology. Dr. Michaels has helped fit thousands of people with hearing aids in the last several years and loves to work with people who have problems with their balance and/or vertigo.

He has trained at the House Ear Clinic, CARE Center for Children and at the VA Hospital. He has been an advanced technology consultant for a leading manufacturer and has trained other professionals. He is known as a warm and caring hearing healthcare provider as well as a knowledgeable and skilled professional.

After studying fashion design at Santa Monica College, his early love for computers and audiophile gear drew him to the world of audiology. He now helps treat patients not only with hearing loss but also with balance and vertigo disorders. Eric is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, using it daily with his patients.

Elizabeth strives to provide an exceptional, tailored service to each and every one of her patients, from every cultural background to every hearing profile. Through her apprenticeships under several doctors she has developed a passion for guiding patients through the sometimes difficult but necessary hearing care journey.

The skills and knowledge he has developed over the years has made him a natural when it comes to helping those with special hearing needs. Hermes is happy to help in both English and Spanish.

Marie also worked in the hearing aid manufacturing industry for many years. She is highly experienced in hearing aid technologies having clinically dispensed hearing aids and held leadership positions with major global hearing aid manufacturers. Marie would enjoy meeting you to discuss your personal hearing needs and how technology can best improve your quality of life.

Originally, he pursued a degree in Computer Science at El Camino College. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, exploring computer projects, and experimenting with technology. He began his career in audiology as an audiology technician, gaining a deep understanding of the hearing aid industry and hearing loss. He has since developed a passion for assisting individuals with learning loss and treating that loss with the advanced technology that hearing aids can offer.