“We empower people with hearing impairment, tinnitus, and APD to reconnect with the world - delivering best-practice audiology with lasting impact.”
- Katrin Hobson
Our team
At Hobson Audiology, our team of skilled audiologists support clinics with trusted locum services and delivers specialist care to clients. Led by Founder and Principal Consultant, Katrin Hobson MNZAS-CCC, we combine extensive experience, diagnostic expertise, and a patient-first philosophy to ensure continuity of care and confidence for patients.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Katrin Hobson, MNZAS-CCC
Katrin is a highly experienced audiologist with more than two decades in the profession and a deep commitment to the hearing community. A full member of the New Zealand Audiology Society (NZAS) and current Vice President, she also serves as a board intern for the National Foundation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, advocating strongly for the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
Specialist Focus Areas:
Ear health (ear wax removal)
Tinnitus rehabilitation
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) diagnosis & therapy
Supervision of provisional audiologists
Professional Experience:
Katrin began her career in Germany in 1999, spending five years in a specialised Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) clinic before moving to New Zealand. Her career has since spanned private practice, international consultancy, and academia, including lecturing in the University of Canterbury’s Master of Audiology program (2020–2021). Today, she provides locum audiology services across New Zealand, Australia, and Germany.
Professional Memberships, Leadership & Consultancy:
· Vice President – New Zealand Audiology Society (NZAS)
· Board Intern – National Foundation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
· Convenor – Membership, Examination & Supervision Committee
· Lead Examiner, OSCE Examiner, CCC Support Lead
· Member – Standards Scope of Practice Committee (SSPC)
· Former Executive Council Member – NZAS (2020–2021)
· Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on leadership and healthcare management
· Provides business consultancy services to independent audiology clinics in Germany, supporting clinical operations, workflow improvement, and practice development
AUDIOLOGIST
Bernadett Toth, MNZAS-CCC
With nearly two decades in the hearing industry, Bernadett is a New Zealand Certified Clinical Audiologist recognised for her holistic and empowering approach to client care. Since 2024, she has worked in locum roles, bringing a steadfast commitment to comprehensive hearing wellness to every clinic she supports.
Specialist Focus Areas:
Hearing loss diagnostics and rehabilitation
Tinnitus support
Holistic client care and empowerment
Professional Experience:
Bernadett’s career has spanned New Zealand, Germany, Hungary, and the Cayman Islands, where she has delivered exceptional care across both private and public healthcare systems. Fluent in multiple languages and culturally sensitive, she connects easily with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her training in positive psychology and coaching informs her practice, helping individuals improve their hearing while also building resilience, self-advocacy, and a positive outlook.
Professional Memberships:
Full Member - New Zealand Audiology Society (NZAS), Certified Clinical Audiologist (CCC)
SENIOR AUDIOLOGIST
Jess Ehrlich MNZAS-CCC
Jess is a dedicated audiologist with over three years’ experience supporting adults with hearing loss. Her background as a Registered Nurse gives her a strong foundation in healthcare, having worked with patients recovering from spinal cord and brain injuries, stroke, and in older persons’ rehabilitation. She also has specialist expertise in ear wax removal.
Specialist Focus Areas:
Hearing loss diagnostics
Ear wax removal
Patient education and wellbeing
Professional Experience:
Jess combines her nursing and audiology background to deliver whole-person care that empowers clients to make informed decisions about their hearing health.
Professional Memberships:
Full Member - New Zealand Audiology Society (NZAS), Certified Clinical Audiologist (CCC)
Our Philosophy of Care
At Hobson Audiology, we believe in:
Patient-first care - every client is treated with respect and expert care.
Clinical excellence - evidence-based, best-practice audiology at every stage.
Partnership with clinics - adapting to your systems and processes for true continuity.
Professional growth - mentoring provisional audiologists and contributing to the advancement of the profession.
Our goal is to deliver exceptional care, add value to the clinics we support, and make a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing hearing challenges.
