Get to know us
We started Coastal Ear Clean because we saw how much people value gentle, professional ear care and how rare it can be to find. We wanted to create a local clinic where patients feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for.
Coastal Ear Clean is owned and operated by Tessa and Leah, both experienced Registered Nurses with strong expertise in ear microsuction. We take the time to understand your concerns, explain each step, and make sure you feel at ease throughout your visit. Our calm and empathetic approach means you’re never rushed, only cared for in a professional, reassuring environment.
Tessa Patterson
Tessa has a diverse nursing background including paediatrics & neonates, palliative care and med-surg. After moving from New Zealand in 2022, she immediately felt at home on the Gold Coast and worked briefly as an agency nurse before discovering ear microsuction, a field she instantly was passionate about. Nearly four years later, Tessa opened Coastal Ear Clean to provide the gentle, professional ear care she believes every patient deserves, while also pursuing her interest in running her own practice. Tessa loves forming connections with her regular patients and cherishes life on the Coast with her partner and their dog, Wilson.
Leah Norman
Leah is a Registered Nurse and co-owner of Coastal Ear Clean. Originally from New Zealand, she began her nursing career in the emergency department before moving to the beautiful Gold Coast in 2021. After working in general practice, Leah discovered micro-suction and has never looked back. She loves getting to know her patients, building genuine relationships, and catching up with them at each appointment. Leah feels incredibly lucky to live and work in such a stunning place, helping people feel comfortable and cared for every day.
Tessa and Leah are AHPRA Division 1 Registered Nurses with extensive practical and theoretical training endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing, the Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses Group (OHNNG), and Audiology Australia