Following completion of a degree in Physics at Oxford University, Marianne completed a Masters degree in Audiology at Southampton University in 1996. She then trained as an Audiological Scientist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, completing her Certificate of Audiological Competence in 1997. She worked in Berkshire until 2002 then moved to North Staffordshire to work initially with children with hearing loss, and then with adults with hearing and balance difficulties. From 2005 until 2007, she worked as Consultant Audiological Scientist at the University Hospital of Northern Staffordshire. Since then she has enjoyed dedicating more of her time to developing services provided by her private practice. 

 

Marianne loves her work and particularly thrives on building relationships with patients. In her spare time she loves spending time with her four children. She enjoys an active lifestyle keeping fit and running. She loves cooking and enjoying good food too! 

 

Philip has worked in Audiology for over 20 years, initially training to be an Audiologist at the Royal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in Shrewsbury. He then completed a Masters degree in Audiology at Manchester University in 1996, completed his Certificate of Audiological Competence in 1999 and then moved to North Staffordshire as Consultant Audiological Scientist at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. There he developed, co-ordinated and ran district hearing and balance services for adults and children. 

 

He completed a Masters in Business Administration in 2004 at Staffordshire University. In 2005, he left to work for the University of Manchester, leading Audiology research networks and teaching undergraduate and post-graduate Audiology students. Whilst keeping a part time lecturing position at the university, Philip is enjoying focussing his energies on providing quality services to patients within Holt Services at their increasing range of locations. 

Philip is a proud father to Bethan, Harry, George and Rhiannon. His interests include both beach and fly fishing, gardening, and scuba diving. In 2009 Philip was honoured to be elected President of the British Academy of Audiology, of which he has been a member throughout his career.