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Dr. Beth Muller: A story of transforma­tion, hope and purpose

- By Karen Rice NWA Democrat-Gazette

For Dr. Beth Muller, Audiologis­t at Blue Wave Hearing Centers, helping patients hear is transforma­tive.

“From an early age, I have known I wanted to help people. When I discovered audiology, I knew I had found my passion,” she says. “To see the transforma­tive power of hearing, to see someone recapture what once was lost and enjoy their lives again, it is unlike anything I can describe!”

But, Dr. Beth says, while she was witnessing these incredible transforma­tions in her patients’ lives, she realized she needed transforma­tion in her own life.

“I had spent most of my life overweight and in the last 5+ years, things had gotten out of hand,” Dr.

Beth recalls. “My health was being significan­tly affected and I was no longer able to live the life I wanted, including fueling my passion for helping my patients hear better.

In March of 2018, Dr. Beth had Gastric Bypass Weight Loss surgery. A year later, Dr. Beth has lost over 110 pounds and says she has gained back her life.

“The journey has not been easy, the path is not perfect, and the struggles are still very real,” Dr. Beth says. “But I have more energy than

I have had in years, more happiness than I felt in a long time, and more joy in my daily activities than I ever thought possible. I have recaptured what once was lost!”

Plus, Dr. Beth feels she is a better Audiologis­t for it. “Because I can think clearer, I can work harder,

I can serve better,” she explains. “And because I understand the power of transforma­tion, both personally and profession­ally.”

Having experience­d the power of that transforma­tion herself, Dr. Beth believes it’s important for her to share the story.

“Because sometimes we put ourselves last. Sometimes we forget that if we are not taking care of ourselves, we can’t fully be there to help others,” says Dr. Beth. “And sometimes we need a gentle reminder that saying YES to ourselves, to our needs, and our health, can transform our lives and the lives of those we serve.” In the spirit of transforma­tion, Dr. Beth encourages her patients to make a commitment to better hearing. She understand­s what it means to put off a hard decision, but also knows the immense satisfacti­on of meeting challenges head on. Call 479-876-0110 to schedule your free consultati­on.

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