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Haynie Audiology & Hearing Associates

Comprehensive hearing care for Asbury Park residents — a short drive from the boardwalk via Route 33 to downtown Freehold.

Hearing Care for Asbury Park Residents

Asbury Park City residents have convenient access to best-practice audiology care at Haynie Audiology & Hearing Associates — located at 31 West Main Street in downtown Freehold, accessible via Route 33 West or Route 66 heading inland. Asbury Park is a city shaped by creativity, resilience, and ongoing revitalization — where with just over 15,000 residents, a vibrant arts scene, historic neighborhoods, independent businesses, and an iconic waterfront blend to create a sense of connection and community that defines life here year-round.

Dr. Alexandra Haynie, Au.D., CCC-A, ABA holds a Doctorate of Audiology, ASHA Certification, and Board Certification from the American Board of Audiology — the highest credential level available in audiology. For a community built on music and sound, protecting hearing health is not an abstract concern — it is deeply practical. From comprehensive hearing evaluations to hearing aid fittings verified with real ear measurement to in-home services for Asbury Park's senior residents, Haynie Audiology delivers evidence-based hearing care to one of the Jersey Shore's most culturally vital cities.

The Asbury Park Community

Asbury Park wears its tagline — "Where Music Lives" — as both a descriptor and a declaration. The Stone Pony on Ocean Avenue, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is one of the most storied music venues in American rock history — the club where Bruce Springsteen built his following, where Jon Bon Jovi performed early in his career, and where Jack Antonoff launched the Shadow of the City Festival. The Stone Pony Summer Stage extends the city's outdoor concert season, drawing national touring acts alongside homegrown Jersey Shore artists throughout the summer months. The Asbury Park Music Awards returned in 2025, reviving a cornerstone of New Jersey's live music culture at The Stone Pony under the stewardship of the Asbury Park Music Foundation — whose mission ties the awards to music education opportunities for under-resourced youth.

The 1920s Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre anchor the boardwalk's architectural legacy, while Cookman Avenue's independent restaurants, boutiques, and creative businesses reflect the ongoing renaissance that has transformed Asbury Park into a genuine cultural destination. The Silverball Museum preserves decades of arcade and pinball history along the boardwalk. The Wonder Bar, the House of Independents on Cookman, and the NJ Transit Asbury Park station — connecting residents to Newark and New York Penn Station — complete the portrait of a city that lives at the intersection of community, history, and creative energy.

Audiology Best Practices

Regardless of which hearing aid brand is selected, success depends on following comprehensive best practices during the fitting process. We use Real Ear Measurement and Test Boxes to verify that your hearing aids are programmed correctly to your hearing loss prescription, not just manufacturer estimates— ensuring your hearing aids are performing correctly from day one and adjusted as your brain adapts to amplification over time.

We serve patients throughout Monmouth County including Manalapan, Marlboro, Howell, Middletown, Aberdeen, Hazlet, Colts Neck, Red Bank, and all surrounding communities.

Asbury Park Schools and Families

Asbury Park Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across 4 schools, with an enrollment of 1,482 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district office is located at 910 Fourth Avenue. As a former Abbott district carrying a District Factor Group rating of A — the most economically challenged classification in New Jersey's school system — Asbury Park Public Schools has long served one of the Shore region's most diverse and historically underserved student populations, with a deep commitment to educational equity and community investment.

For Asbury Park families with children showing signs of listening difficulty — difficulty following verbal instructions, inconsistent academic performance despite evident effort, or challenges in group classroom settings — a central auditory processing disorder (APD) evaluation provides the diagnostic answers that a standard hearing test alone cannot offer. Dr. Haynie conducts comprehensive APD evaluations for children ages 7 and up and communicates findings directly with families and school teams to support appropriate accommodations.

Senior Residents in Asbury Park

Asbury Park's Springwood Avenue Center serves as the civic and community hub of the city's Springwood Avenue neighborhood — housing the Asbury Park Senior Center alongside the Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Center, and neighboring urban farm. The Senior Center provides programming, social connection, and community resources for Asbury Park's older residents within the heart of the city.

For Asbury Park seniors who require residential care, Seaton Ocean Grove — nestled in the charming Ocean Grove neighborhood just across the border in Neptune Township — is conveniently located near pristine beaches and historic Asbury Park, providing a serene backdrop for senior living. For Asbury Park seniors who prefer audiological care without traveling, Haynie Audiology provides in-home audiology services throughout the city — bringing hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings with real ear measurement verification, follow-up care, and hearing aid maintenance directly to the patient's home.

Getting to Haynie Audiology from Asbury park

Haynie Audiology & Hearing Associates is located at 31 West Main Street in downtown Freehold Borough — accessible from Asbury Park via Route 33 or Route 66:

From the boardwalk and central Asbury Park, take Route 33 West toward Freehold — the drive from the city is typically 20-25 minutes. From the Springwood Avenue corridor and western Asbury Park, head toward Route 66 West connecting to Route 9 North or Route 33 West into Freehold. From the NJ Transit Asbury Park station, Route 33 West provides the most direct inland route toward Freehold Borough.

Hearing Care Services for Asbury Park Residents

Haynie Audiology & Hearing Associates provides a full range of audiological services for Asbury Park residents at our Freehold office:

Diagnostic Hearing Tests & Evaluations
Hearing Aid Evaluations
Hearing Aid Fittings with Real Ear Measurement
Tinnitus Evaluation & Management
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Evaluations
Aural Rehabilitation
Custom Hearing Protection
Earwax Removal
Hearing Aid Repairs
Audiology at Home

We accept most major insurance plans and are contracted with third-party hearing benefit administrators serving Freehold and Monmouth County residents.

Why Asbury Park Patients Choose Haynie Audiology

Every hearing aid fitting at Haynie Audiology includes real ear measurement verification — confirming your devices are programmed to your specific ear canal anatomy and hearing loss, not manufacturer defaults. Fewer than 1 in 5 audiology practices use this standard. At Haynie Audiology it is included with every fitting.

In a city built on music, custom hearing protection is not an afterthought — it is essential. Musicians who perform at The Stone Pony, the Wonder Bar, and Asbury Park's many venues face cumulative hearing risk from regular exposure to amplified sound. Sound engineers, venue staff, and dedicated concert-goers face the same risk from the other side of the stage. Musician's earplugs fitted from precise ear impressions preserve the natural balance of sound while reducing volume to safe levels — allowing performers and music lovers to protect their hearing without sacrificing the musical experience. These are available at our Freehold office alongside the full scope of audiological services. Quality hearing care should be accessible to every Asbury Park resident regardless of background or income. Dr. Haynie's credentials — Au.D., CCC-A, ABA — represent the highest level of clinical education and board recognition in audiology. No referral is needed to get started.