About Us

Our History

Orangeville Hearing Clinic, the first local hearing clinic, was established in 1988. Shortly thereafter in 1990, in conjunction with local Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist) services, Alliston Audiology was established as a weekly outpatient clinic at Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Peter Kirchberger, Doctor of Audiology, took over the two practices, Orangeville Hearing Clinic and Alliston Audiology, in 1998. With an emphasis on clinical excellence, Peter began implementing a variety of new services and procedures. In recognition of clinical excellence, he served as a consultant and lead author of the PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF HEARING AID SERVICES BY AUDIOLOGISTS by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO). Peter was selected to provide services from the Infant Hearing Program of Ontario in 2010.

The continued growth of both practices necessitated their expansion. In 2008, Alliston Audiology moved from the outpatient clinic at Stevenson Memorial Hospital to the current larger facility at Windsor House. In 2014, Orangeville Hearing Clinic increased its physical space. Eric Irvine, Audiologist, joined the practice after graduating in 2013 and after working on a part-time basis as a student. In 2021, Janine Mahoney began her final clinical placement with Peter and joined the practice later that year.

Janine, Eric and Peter continue to emphasize the latest technology and equipment and assist with beta testing important audiology equipment, thereby bringing the latest updates to our patients as quickly as possible.

Our Audiologists

Peter Kirchberger

Doctor of Audiology

Peter Kirchberger has been providing audiology services in Orangeville and Alliston since 1998. He received his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology from Bishop’s University in 1990. He went on to complete his Master of Science in Physiology at Queen’s University in 1992 before completing his Master of Clinical Science in Audiology from the University of Western Ontario in 1995. While continuing to practice, he completed his Doctor of Audiology in 2008 from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. Peter was selected to be a representative of the Infant Hearing Program of Ontario which is a branch of the Ontario Early Years program. He served as a consultant and lead author of the PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF HEARING AID SERVICES BY AUDIOLOGISTS by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (CASLPO). Peter has been an annual guest lecturer for an Audiology Course at the University of Western Ontario. He has coached and sponsored youth soccer and hockey in Orangeville for many years. He continues to present to local community groups to promote awareness of hearing healthcare.

Eric Irvine

Audiologist

Eric Irvine joined Orangeville Hearing Clinic and Alliston Audiology in 2013 after completing his Master of Clinical Science in Audiology from Western University. Previously, he completed a joint Honours degree in Psychology and Anthropology at the University of Waterloo (2010) where he received a number of academic awards including the R.H. Walters Memorial Award and the M.P. Bryden Memorial Award. Eric grew up in the surrounding area and enjoys meeting patients of all ages.

Janine Mahoney

Audiologist

Janine Mahoney joined Orangeville Hearing Clinic and Alliston Audiology in 2021 after completing her Master of Clinical Science in Audiology at Western University as a two time award recipient, namely, the Maureen Williams Memorial Award and the Peter Newby Award in Audiology. She previously received a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biological Science at the University of Guelph (2016) with honours distinction. Janine grew up in the surrounding area and enjoys providing hearing services to individuals of all ages.

Why Choose Us?

An Audiologist conducts all assessment, treatment and counselling.
We offer services for all ages.
We are providers for Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC or formerly DVA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB or formerly WCB), and Assistive Devices Program of Ontario (ADP), Infant Hearing Program of Ontario (IHP) among others.
Local services provided in Orangeville since 1988 and in Alliston since 1990, first at Stevenson Memorial Hospital (1990-2008) and now at Windsor House (2008-present).
Our family centered approach is comprehensive.
The most advanced technology and equipment are used for all aspects of assessment, prevention and rehabilitation.
Precise and professional communication of results and treatment plan with your family doctor and others who may require a report.
Your hearing deserves an Audiologist.