In 2001, Julia officially launched The Hearing Solution to address some of the limitations in the wider field of audiology. Most practitioners treat their patients with basic screening – followed by a hurried hearing aid selection.

Frustrated by the poor results this strategy produced, Julia pioneered a radically new approach to hearing loss diagnosis and treatment – one built around real-world testing and personalized care.

We welcome patients from other providers who have been improperly fit with a hearing aid and you are disappointed with the performance. We believe you can achieve better hearing and you deserve better care.

Come experience the difference at The Hearing Solution—where you do not have to purchase devices from to benefit from our expertise.

Here’s what you can expect on your hearing journey with us:

1. EVALUATION OF THE HEARING SYSTEM First, a Doctor of Audiology will sit down with you (and your Frequent Communication Partner if applicable) and listen to understand the conversations, people, environments, and challenges where hearing has become difficult.

The evaluation will include tests that will study each area of your hearing system. This is more than a hearing test (which only tests one area of hearing). Instead, we’ll be testing the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear and how your brain is processing this input.

2. DEVICE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND PERSONALIZED PLAN Based on the above tests, the next step is our functional hearing evaluation. This is an opportunity for you to hear the improvement in your ability to hear in background noise with hearing aids. You will be able to wear at least three different hearing aids, all from different manufacturers for comparison.

After selecting your devices, the next steps are:

- Fitting of devices and Real Ear Probe Microphone Measurements to verify the hearing aids are programmed appropriately.

- Instruction and education on how to use and care for your devices and how to use the bluetooth features. You will have access to our technology experts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3. TEST DRIVE You will take your hearing devices home and try them first in your own environment.

4. REAL WORLD ANALYSIS AND CONNECTIVITY TRAINING ‍(This can even be can be done remotely with some devices)

Your Audiologist will analyze the device data to make sure brain training is occuring correctly. Our Audiology Assistant will sync your hearing devices to any smartphones or accessories and provide connectivity training.

Over the next two weeks, your devices will take sound samples of the noises and environments specific to YOUR life.

5. PROGRESS CHECKS During the next few weeks, we will work together to optimize your devices as your brain is changing. Hearing will once again become effortless.

We will also add technology for the television, your telephone, and possibly mini microphones and devices to further enhance your experience.

6. FITTING AND PURCHASE OF YOUR DEVICES The purchase comes after you have mastered the use of your devices and are hearing with ease.

7. HEARING TRAINING, CLASSES AND GRADUATION After 3 months, you will be ready to graduate from our program. After graduating, you will return every six months for device performance checks, hearing tests, and cleaning. We will also be re-tuning and programming your devices to meet your hearing and lifestyle needs over time.

At this point in your hearing journey, we start you on one of our auditory training programs. The goal is to improve the skills that have been weakened with hearing loss that a hearing aid can’t fix. The programs can be done in a group setting or on your computer in the comfort of your home.

8. HEARING SOLUTION OPTIMIZATION APPOINTMENT - This includes device service check, deep cleaning, fine-tuning, and adjustments. - Otoscopy and ear exam with wax removal as needed. - Annual Hearing Test

To learn more about our unique approach to hearing success, schedule an appointment with us today by calling (916) 646-2471.