Our Staff

With a background in professional music, Dr. April LaBelle, AuD. CCC-A brings a unique and vibrant perspective to the practice. She is committed to enriching the lives of her hearing impaired patients with distinctive solutions to suit every person’s lifestyle and hearing needs. Dr. LaBelle received her Doctorate in Audiology as well as her Bachelor’s degree in Music and Bachelor’s degree in Theater from the University of Connecticut.

Dr. LaBelle has been with the Hear Again Center since 2014, and is a lifelong resident of Wethersfield, CT. She offers honest and accurate advice with individualized attention and is dedicated to providing the best possible service to her patients. She most enjoys the smiles on her patient’s faces when she greets them in clinic after a successful treatment solution has allowed her patient to ‘hear again.’ When not in clinic, Dr LaBelle continues to enjoy various musical pursuits and productions.

Dr LaBelle is a certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech -Language – Hearing Society. (ASHA)

Jessica Chmielecki is originally from Burlington, VT and moved to South Windsor, CT in her youth. She remains there today with her husband and 2 children. Prior to joining our team, Jessica spent 33 years working in childcare where she learned to adapt to each child’s needs. That experience along with her passion for making a difference in people’s lives makes her uniquely qualified to create personalized treatment plans for our patients.
In her personal time, Jessica enjoys being with her family and cheering on the New York Giants.

Dr. Varricchio has been with the Hear Again Center since 2009. Prior to joining the Hear Again Center team, she worked in an ear, nose, and throat clinic and has extensive experience with various aspects of diagnostic audiology. She has a strong passion for hearing aid programming and troubleshooting. Dr. Varricchio firmly believes in the benefit of auditory rehabilitation to work in conjunction with all hearing aid fittings. She feels the clinical care aspect is so important, and it can dictate the success or failure of any hearing aid outcome. Dr. Varricchio always says, “The hearing aid is only part of the solution.”

Dr. Varricchio is originally from Connecticut, and she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. She moved to Tucson, Arizona for three years to pursue her postgraduate career, and she received a master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Arizona. Dr. Varricchio is a licensed Audiologist in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Outside of saving hearing lives, Dr. Varricchio enjoys community service work with her church, traveling, and spending time with her husband, children, and their pets.

Elizabeth is originally from Connecticut and has recently moved back after being away for 20+ years. With a background in healthcare and a passion for helping others, she brings a calm, compassionate presence. In her role as a Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee, Elizabeth approaches each day with compassion and empathy. She understands that hearing health is deeply personal, and no two patients are the same. By taking the time to listen and build trust, Elizabeth ensures that every individual feels heard and supported. This patient-centered approach allows her to contribute to care plans that are thoughtfully tailored to each person’s unique needs. She is excited to be back in her home state, contributing to the community’s hearing health and well-being.