About Maura

Hi, I’m Maura.

I have a Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D) and am licensed to practice in the state of Oregon and Washington. What’s an audiologist? We’re specialists who treat hearing and balance disorders.

I work daily with individuals suffering with the consequences of hearing loss. Hearing loss isn’t just about volume. Every day I hear stories about how hearing loss has affected so many aspects of people’s life. How banter between partners is lost, chatting to friends becomes arduous, and social outings anxiety provoking.

Hearing loss is no longer reserved for the elderly.

With the increase of technology and noise in our world today, the prevalence of hearing loss in younger generations is startling.   

Don’t let this be you.

I started Plugs by Maura LLC after becoming part of the dance community in Portland, OR in 2015. You know that ringing in your ears after being at a great live show? Yeah, that’s not a great sign.

I noticed how many of my friends were not protecting their ears and wondered why. Music distortion from your typical foam earplugs and the cost of custom musician plugs were the main deterrents.

So this is me, trying to do something about that. I make custom earplugs to preserve the fidelity of live music and I partner directly with the manufacturer to keep costs low.

Interested in finding out more?

Contact me.