Bari Grohler, BC-HIS
President and Hearing Instrument Specialist, Beltone Southside, Virginia Beach, VA
Bari Grohler relaunched Beltone Southside in 2001, opening its first office in Virginia Beach. She started from scratch, with no existing client base, and built the practice through hard work, strong mentorship, and a commitment to treating patients and employees with respect and care.
Today, the practice she started ranks among the largest hearing aid providers in Hampton Roads, with nine locations across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, and the Outer Banks. Bari is a Board Certified Specialist and serves as President of the company, which remains family-owned and operated across four generations.
Bari has appeared with Zach Grohler on WAVY TV 10 to discuss hearing health and its link to dementia.
Articles by Bari Grohler
Why Regular Hearing Tests Matter for Your Health
Regular hearing tests form a foundational pillar of proactive wellness for adults of all ages. Many people view hearing evaluations as unnecessary until noticeable communication struggles arise in daily life. However, subtle changes in auditory perception often occur gradually over several years without obvious warning signs. Comprehensive exams identify subtle shifts early, allowing hearing health […]
How to Communicate Effectively in Noisy Places
Noise surrounds everyone daily, from bustling restaurants to busy street corners, making conversations feel like an uphill battle. When background din competes with a speaker, the brain works overtime to untangle the sounds. This constant strain often leads to fatigue and can cause people to slowly withdraw from their favorite social activities. How sound travels […]
Why Hearing Health Matters for Brain Function as You Age
Maintaining mental sharpness remains a top priority as birthdays add up. While many focus on puzzles or exercise, ears often go unnoticed in conversations about cognitive longevity. Hearing loss happens in the brain, not just the ears. When the auditory system struggles, the brain works much harder to process information. This constant strain changes how […]
Why Your Tinnitus Changes Volume
Tinnitus can feel like a steady companion, but for many, the sound refuses to stay consistent. It ebbs and flows like a tide, sometimes fading away and other times surging into a roar that demands attention. This fluctuating volume causes significant distress because unpredictability makes the internal noise feel uncontrollable. Understanding the biological and environmental […]
Tips for Talking to Loved Ones About Hearing Loss
Helping a family member realize they have a hearing loss is a delicate task. Hearing is tied closely to independence and self-image, making the topic feel like a minefield. Most people wait seven years before seeking help, meaning loved ones often feel the frustration long before the individual does. Approaching this requires more than facts; […]
What Is the Best Time of Year to Schedule a Hearing Test?
Timing a health checkup often feels like trying to solve a puzzle with moving pieces. Most people wait until a problem becomes impossible to ignore before they pick up the phone. When it comes to hearing health, the calendar actually offers some surprising advantages for those who plan ahead. Choosing the right month for a […]