Good hearing is essential to a person’s physical and emotional well-being. And yet, hearing loss remains a common problem.
As part of the WS Audiology Group (WSA), a global leader in hearing care with the ambition of making wonderful sound part of everyone’s life, we believe in equal access to quality hearing care. For everyone. Everywhere.
SHOEBOX was developed as a way to help solve everyday problems faced by hearing health professionals and workplace safety managers. Problems like long wait times for access to hearing care. And limited or costly resources to deliver services.
Our founder, Dr. Matthew Bromwich, a pediatric otolaryngologist, thought there had to be a better way. A better way to test more people in more locations. That is why he invented SHOEBOX. The first clinically validated, automated hearing test available on an iPad.
Since then, the SHOEBOX portfolio has grown. Today our software-based audiometers are all optimized for boothless testing. We offer mobile, in-clinic, and tele-audiology solutions as well as online hearing screeners.
While our vision is to enable equal access to quality hearing care, as global citizens, we also believe we can have a positive impact that reaches beyond hearing.
One of our core values is to be “People of Integrity.” That means we support, respect, and trust one another. We applaud differences and unique human perspectives. We know that a diverse and inclusive world is a better world. A safer world. And ultimately, a healthier world.
Our International Advisory Board: Expert Collaboration Shaping Our Solutions
At SHOEBOX, we believe that evolving hearing care requires collaboration with the very best minds in the field.
That’s why we partner with leading clinicians from around the globe. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience across public health systems, private practice, and community outreach.
Our International Advisory Board (IAB) is made up of accomplished audiology professionals who generously volunteer their time to provide insights, evaluate our tools in real-world settings, and ensure SHOEBOX continues to meet the needs of both patients and clinicians worldwide. Their contributions, from usability testing and surveys to real-time product feedback, play a critical role in shaping our direction and driving continuous improvement.
Here are two of our valued advisors whose perspectives significantly influence the future of SHOEBOX:
Anna Trotter
Associate Head of Audiology, NHS, Devon, UK
Anna brings more than 20 years of expertise supporting patients with complex hearing and balance needs. She believes audiology is a field defined by long-term relationships and the privilege of helping patients thrive over many years.
Experience Highlights:
- Over two decades specializing in complex adult audiology and balance assessments
- Associate Head of Audiology within the NHS (National Health Service) in Devon, UK
- Skilled in adapting care to diverse clinical settings and patient needs
- Early adopter of SHOEBOX solutions to expand access during the COVID-19 pandemic
Why I Joined the SHOEBOX Advisory Board:
“I started using SHOEBOX during the pandemic to safely screen patients who couldn’t reach us in person. The online hearing test and portable kit became invaluable tools for delivering care wherever it was needed.”
Nigel Sallis,BSc, MAud (Hons), MNZAS, CCC
Clinical Audiologist and Director, Hearing Institute, New Zealand
Nigel brings more than 20 years of experience delivering hearing care across clinical practice, outreach services, and business leadership. He is passionate about making diagnostics accessible wherever patients need it most.
Experience Highlights:
- Director and Clinical Audiologist at the Hearing Institute, New Zealand
- Specialist in adult and pediatric diagnostics, tinnitus treatment, and hearing device management
- Extensive experience in hearing aid wholesale and clinical network operations
- Early adopter of SHOEBOX audiometers for outreach clinics and domiciliary care
Why I Joined the SHOEBOX Advisory Board:
“We’ve used SHOEBOX audiometers clinically since 2017 to bring professional diagnostics into any environment. The opportunity to share practical insights and help shape this technology was one I couldn’t pass up.”
Frank Jester, Hörakustik-Meister (Master Hearing Aid Acoustician)
Owner and CEO, FJ Beteiligungen GmbH, Germany
Frank brings a rare combination of hands-on clinical experience and business leadership in the hearing instrument (HI) industry. Trained in Germany as a Hörakustik-Meister (Master Hearing Aid Acoustician), he has built a career that bridges patient care, retail expansion, and audiology innovation.
Experience Highlights:
- German-trained Hearing Instrument (HI) specialist – Hörakustik Meister with 7 years of clinical experience
- 6 years of HI industry experience as a Senior Audiologist at Unitron Hearing, Kitchener
- 8 years of HI Retail experience in Germany at a fast-growing retail chain Vitakustik
- Since 2019, Owner and CEO of FJ Beteiligungen GmbH, building the HI business in Germany with currently over 12 shops throughout Germany
Why I Joined the SHOEBOX Advisory Board:
“I met the SHOEBOX team a few years back and was impressed with their approach to providing solutions for clinical setups. The idea of moving this industry through innovation is something I can fully support.”
