Fiona Butterworth

Fiona Butterworth joined the team as an Audiologist in 2018 and is now one of the Clinical Leads at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services. Since the age of 6, Fiona has played multiple instruments and enjoys keeping up her musical endeavours in her spare time. She first studied a joint honours undergraduate degree in Acoustical Engineering and Music, where her primary study was bassoon (with some dabbling on contrabassoon when her schedule allowed).

She began her Audiology master’s in 2016 at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research shortly after completing her undergraduate degree there. Fiona combines her experience as a musician with her audiological expertise, offering first-hand insight into the challenges of maintaining clear and health hearing in loud, sound-rich environments.

Fiona is a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and a dedicated and experienced clinical audiologist who merges her background in music and acoustics with professional audiology, ideal for musicians and performing artists seeking tailored hearing care, protection, and support.

• Hearing Aid Fittings and On-Going Support – From the initial fitting to long-term support, Fiona is known for a caring, patient-centered approach, making sure every client feels confident, heard, and supported.
• Wax Removal – An expert in the removal of wax using microsuction.
• Custom Ear Products – Thanks to years of hands-on experience and a genuine care for client comfort, Fiona takes pride in delivering custom ear products that feel as good as they function.

• Musicians’ Hearing Services – As Clinical Lead, Fiona provides direction for the provision of services for musicians within the clinic. She is actively searching for ways to provide even better options for each individual that comes in.
• Hearing Aid Technology for Musicians – Her role involves selecting, fitting, and fine-tuning hearing technology, with specific focus on the specific adjustments required to get the best quality for music.
• Custom Hearing Protection – She has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to custom hearing protection, especially for those in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

During her time at Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services, Fiona has presented to numerous orchestras and organisations within the UK, as well as speaking at several conferences, raising awareness of the importance of hearing health with specific focus on the available hearing protection available and best suited to musicians.

Fiona has contributed to several publications and online articles, including: