Christina Kourie

Name: Christina Kourie

Qualifications: BA Speech and Hearing Therapy, Master of Arts in Speech Pathology (Health Communications).

Where did you qualify?: University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg South Africa

HCPC reg number: HAD004618

Memberships: BAA, AIHHP, HSPCA (South Africa), RCCP

Where have you worked in Audiology?

Hospitals and Private clinics:
O.R Tambo Memorial Hospital (South Africa) – Jan-Dec 2016
The Ear Institute (South Africa)- Jan 2017- November 2018
Sandton Hearing & Balance (South Africa)- Oct 2018- Nov2020

Ent4kids (London) Dec 2020- April 2022.

What were your main duties?

Neonatal hearing screening, Audiological assessments for Pediatrics and Adults, Electrophysiological assessments, Tinnitus assessment and Management, Vestibular Testing, Hearing Aid fitting and verification, Ototoxicity monitoring, Central Auditory Processing assessments.

Why did you get into audiology?

Having a father as a doctor I had always wanted to be involved in the medical field, and to help people. Hearing is such a vital part of our ability to communicate, being an audiologist helps me give access to or even improve on hearing for people who may struggle with this aspect of communication. I’m able to work with people across the age spectrum which I love. I also enjoy technology and working with various hearing aids in the field of audiology excites me.

What do you like about audiology/being an Audiologist?

I love that I am able to find solutions to the problems many of my patients with hearing difficulties may face using modern technology. I love that I am able to work with people from all walks of life to help improve on their quality of life and ability to communicate more effectively in their environments. I feel like I am always giving back and educating in this profession which is important to me as an individual.

What are your areas of interest in Audiology?

• Hearing aids/ rehabilitation
• Paediatrics
• Vestibular assessments
• Wax removal
• Central Auditory Processing

What do you like about working at Pindrop Hearing?

• Rony, our director has created the most incredible environment across all four branches for the audiologists to flourish in and thereby provide patients with a very high standard of care
• There is a great focus on Patient Centered Care, and each hearing journey is tailor made for the patient embarking on it
• We have access to the finest quality hearing aids and the greatest clinical equipment which we are able to use
• There are set structures and routines in place which allow for the whole Pindrop team to provide the most efficient, best care for the patient
• I enjoy the fact that personal learning and growth and development of the audiologists are celebrated at Pindrop
• I enjoy being able to consult with my team and fellow audiologists on regular basis
• I like that excellent clinical care and patient satisfaction are of great importance to everyone at Pindrop

What do you like doing in your spare time?

• I love to exercise and be active; I enjoy going to the gym or running. My goal is to run a marathon!
• I’m quite creative so I enjoy cooking and baking cakes for family or friends
• I’m a ‘foodie’-being Lebanese and Italian I couldn’t escape food- so I enjoy going to restaurants or attending cooking courses
• I love traveling and exploring art exhibitions or museums in different countries
• I love to shop, and see what’s new in the world of fashion

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