Richmond Hill Hearing Clinic

Salima Jiwani excels as the Founder and Lead Audiologist at AudioSense, an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto, and a former President of the Canadian Academy of Audiology. She earned her Ph.D. in Auditory Neurophysiology & Cochlear Implants from SickKids Hospital and the University of Toronto, after completing her Master’s in Audiology at Dalhousie University and an undergraduate degree in Linguistics & French at the University of Toronto.

Deeply invested in auditory health, Salima specializes in a broad spectrum of ear disorders, including those arising from concussions, and is passionate about neurophysiological responses to auditory injuries. Her approach at AudioSense is highly collaborative and innovative, ensuring her patients receive top-tier care by integrating the latest research with practical clinical applications. Beyond her clinical duties, Salima is active in ongoing research and advocacy to continually advance the audiology field.

Yazna dove into the world of audiology while completing her Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto. It was during her time volunteering at various clinics that she discovered the profound impact audiology could have on patients' lives.

Following her interest, she pursued a Doctorate in Audiology at Syracuse University in New York, a journey that spanned four enriching years which included learning from several research-based professors while being exposed to a plethora of unique clinical settings. Wanting to bring her newfound skills and knowledge back to Toronto, she was accepted into an externship year at Toronto General Hospital. There, she immersed myself in the world of vestibular testing along with hearing aid dispensing and gained invaluable experience caring for medically complex patients.

Beyond her professional endeavors, she is a creative soul at heart, finding joy and tranquility in oil-based painting. Yazna's goal is to refine her skills and eventually share her art with the world someday! When she's not in the clinic or at the canvas, she can be found practicing yoga/pilates, exploring new restaurants, or spending quality time with her loved ones.