I am an audiologist with a Masters of Arts Degree in Audiology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana (1994) I also have a Masters of Science Degree in Education from Indiana University (1972). My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy (1966).

I attend 40-45 hours of continuing education annually since opening Barbara's Hearing Service. North Carolina regulations require 10 hours annually. I continue to attend seminars and read literature concerning the advances and fitting techniques of working with sophisticated hearing devices available.

• Fellow - American Academy of Audiology
• Member - American Hearing Aid Association
• Member - North Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Member ‚ Catawba County Chamber of Commerce

• North Carolina Audiology License
• Hearing Aid Hearing Dispensing License

“Best Hearing Aid Store” (2006) - Hickory Daily Record
“Best Audiologist” (2006) - Hickory Daily Record
“Best Hearing AId Store” (2005 and 2006) - Observer News Enterprise

“Provide the customer with the most effective hearing instrument or other help for their hearing loss at the least cost.”

I have specialized in serving people with hearing loss for over 13 years. I have worked for most of the large companies. In April 2004, we founded Barbara's Hearing Service and have provided professional service in a friendly atmosphere to many of the finest people in the Unifour.

We are a two person office. I, Barbara Lockwood, am the audiologist. Larry Bowman, my husband, is the office manager. Larry retired from General Electric and worked in the Sears Hardware Department part time for 23 years.