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Hearing Services | Balance Services
Happy Ears Hearing Center is proud to offer the widest range of Audiology services you will find in Arizona. We’re not only experts in the latest hearing aid devices, we provide treatment for tinnitus, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing aids. We have a family type bond with all our patients from Peoria, Glendale, Sun City, and surrounding areas. We are looking forward to adding you and/or your loved one as a part of that family. Our Audiologists are experts in all of the latest hearing technology and have studied for many years to provide the highest quality Audiology services in hearing healthcare.
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| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dr. Shanna Dewsnup is licensed in Arizona as a Doctor of Audiology, Dispensing Audiologist and the co-founder of Happy Ears Hearing Center. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with an emphasis in Deaf Education, from Utah State University. She also studied at the University of Cincinnati where she obtained her degree as a Doctor of Audiology.
Dr. Kelly Halterman is licensed in Arizona as a Doctor of Audiology and a Dispensing Audiologist. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northern Arizona University and her doctorate in Audiology from State University of New York at Buffalo. She has been practicing in the valley since 2012.
Hearing evaluations are different than hearing screenings. When you come to our Peoria Hearing Center, we will go through your hearing history and ask detailed questions about your medical history as well as your lifestyle. We will use a lighted video otoscope to inspect your ears for abnormalities and also check for cerumen or wax blockage. Our video otoscope allows us to show you what we see when we are looking in your ear canal. Our Doctors of Audiology will perform a thorough diagnostic hearing evaluation in a soundproof booth to determine not only the shape of your hearing loss but the type of hearing loss you have, which is incredibly important in determining your treatment options.
Pediatric Hearing Evaluations are performed in our Peoria, Arizona Location. The ability to hear is an extremely important part of a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. even the mildest hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to learn to speak or understand language. A diagnostic hearing test may be recommended by your pediatrician or your child’s school for the following reasons:
Happy Ears Hearing Center tests newborns through adults. Testing for children is done in a playful environment and most of the time, the child does not even know they are having their hearing tested.
Hearing aid evaluations can be combined with hearing evaluations, but may also be separate consultations if you have had your hearing tested elsewhere. A hearing aid evaluation allows us to look at your hearing loss and type of hearing loss and determine if hearing aids, bone-anchored hearing devices, or a cochlear implant would best suit your hearing needs.
Happy Ears Hearing Center works with multiple hearing aid manufacturers including Phonak, Starkey, Oticon, Widex, Signia, Unitron, Hansaton, ReSound, Rexton, and Sonic Innovations. Having affiliations with multiple manufacturers allows us to treat all types of hearing loss in all price points. Pricing and technology are variable between manufacturers, which allows our audiologists to treat everyone’s hearing loss and find something that works with their individual budget.
Since we work with all of the top manufacturers we carry most hearing aid parts. If we are unable to repair your hearing aid, it’s likely that we can facilitate a warranty exchange. Typically, most hearing aid repairs can be done while you wait.
Bone anchored hearing aids are for individuals who may not benefit from traditional hearing aids. Bone-anchored hearing aids send the sound signal through the bone by bypassing the middle ear. Bone-anchored hearing aids work for individuals with single-sided deafness, individuals with middle ear trauma, or those born without an outer ear.
Cochlear implant evaluations are a lot like traditional hearing evaluations, however, more extensive testing is done. Hearing testing includes audiometry, testing in background noise, and aided testing (meaning that hearing aids are worn during the test). These test results allow us to determine if hearing aids are truly benefiting the patient, or if they no longer amplifying enough to hear speech clearly. If you suspect hearing aids are no longer working for you, a cochlear implant evaluation may be the next step.
Happy Ears Hearing Center offers cochlear implant mapping services at all of our locations. Cochlear implant mapping occurs when we re-program the cochlear implant processor. Much like having hearing aids adjusted, cochlear implants need to be adjusted due to changes in the auditory system. Our audiologists currently map Advanced Bionics and Cochlear products.
Many individuals experience cerumen (wax) buildup in their ears. Cerumen protects the ears, however, when built up, it can affect your hearing. If your ears produce too much wax, it can create a wax plug that can also impair your ability to hear. If you struggle with wax buildup, schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained audiologists today.
Are you living with a non-stop ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears? You might be suffering from tinnitus, a common condition that can cause significant distress to those who have it. The key to navigating tinnitus is working with an audiologist who can help you find the treatment best suited to your particular condition.
Many people suffer from ringing in the ears. Some people also describe tinnitus as crickets, the ocean, buzzing, clicking, or humming sounds. If you have any of these symptoms, you are experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is described as an awareness of sound that is not caused by an external noise. Tinnitus can trigger anxiety and depression and can affect relationships, employment, and regular everyday activities. Many people notice tinnitus more when the environment around them is quiet. For effective treatment, you should work with a specialist. Our tinnitus specialists at Happy Ears Hearing Center in Peoria, AZ, use all the tools and expertise at their disposal to get to the bottom of your tinnitus condition. We use tools like audiological evaluations to determine what the root cause of your condition is, so we can generate an effective treatment plan. Learn More About Tinnitus
Tinnitus specialists are uniquely equipped to help patients who have hearing issues. From cognitive-behavioral therapy to sound therapy, at Happy Ears Hearing Center, we use a variety of methods to alleviate our clients’ tinnitus symptoms so they can enjoy a better quality of life.
If you experience balance or fall risks, contact our office for an evaluation and to learn about the newest treatment options. Happy Ears Balance Center only employs highly qualified Audiologists who are extensively trained in all types of balance disorders and treatment options.
Many hearing stores and practices only offer one option to treat your hearing. In many cases, it is because they are owned by, or incentivised by a single manufacturer. However, just like hearing loss, not all treatment options are the same. Some devices are better than others depending on your unique type of loss and the lifestyle you want to lead.
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