The right device, fitted where you're most comfortable
Will I Actually Be Happy With Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are dispensed by big-box stores, online retailers, hearing aid dispensers and audiologists, and prices and promises vary widely. Not every provider has the same training, and not every fitting is checked in your ears.
A good outcome starts long before the fitting: a thorough hearing evaluation with hearing-in-noise testing, a careful look at your medical and hearing history, and an honest conversation about what hearing aids can and can't do for you. Most people who give up on hearing aids didn't choose the wrong device. It was never matched and set correctly for them, or they weren't prepared for what to expect.
As a doctor of audiology, I take you through every one of those steps and verify each fitting with real-ear measurement, so you can feel confident in what you're hearing and how you're communicating.
The difference
Why the fitting matters more than the brand
Every ear canal is a different shape and size, which changes what actually reaches your eardrum. With real-ear measurement, a soft probe microphone in your ear canal shows exactly what the hearing aid delivers, so it's set to your prescription instead of a manufacturer's average.
Styles
Find the style that fits you
We'll recommend a style once we know your hearing, your ears and your hands. Dexterity matters more than most people expect.
Receiver-in-canal
Discreet and comfortable, and suitable for most degrees of hearing loss.
Behind-the-ear
More power and easier handling. Often right for more significant hearing loss.
In-the-ear & in-the-canal
Molded to your ear, with nothing sitting behind it.
Invisible-in-canal
Sits deep in the canal and is essentially unseen. Fits a narrower range of hearing loss.
Today's technology
Rechargeable, connected, remarkably small
Most current hearing aids recharge overnight, stream calls and TV directly from your phone, and adjust automatically as you move between quiet and noisy rooms.
These features are genuinely useful, but they aren't what makes you hear better. The fitting is. We get that right first, then choose the features that fit your life.
What's included with every fitting
The same measured, verified fitting at every technology level.
- A whole-person evaluation and your communication goals
- Fitting with real-ear verification, measured in your ears
- Rechargeable hearing aids and charger, with smartphone app setup and pairing of any accessories you choose
- Starter supplies (domes, wax guards and a cleaning kit) with care instruction for you and your family
- A two-week optimization visit
- Repair and loss & damage coverage
- A loaner device while yours is at the manufacturer for repair
- A 45-day trial period
- An itemized receipt and superbill for insurance, Medicare Advantage, HSA or FSA
- Communication with your physician
Your ongoing follow-up visits, auditory training and length of coverage are matched to the level you choose.
Independent
Brands we fit
No house brand, no sales quota, and no pressure toward one company. Your device is chosen for your hearing and your life, not for what we happen to stock.
A note on over-the-counter hearing aids
OTC hearing aids can be a reasonable option for some adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. They're self-fitted, so no one measures what reaches your eardrum. They're not appropriate for more significant loss, hearing loss that is worse in one ear, or anyone with ear pain, drainage, sudden changes in hearing or dizziness. If you've bought one and it isn't working, we're happy to take a look.
Ready to hear what you've been missing?
We come to you: at home, in your community, or by telehealth. No waiting rooms.
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