There are some notable differences between hearing services from a small and independent clinic and hearing services from a “chain” hearing centre. Consider what will be a good fit for you when choosing where to go for your hearing care.

Birdsong Audiology (Independent Clinic)

• Provides service from an audiologist, as audiologists are highly regulated health professionals that offer the highest standard of care

• Performs comprehensive hearing assessments

• Provides a customized experience and solution every time, focusing on your individual needs instead of a cookie-cutter process

• Is not tied to any one manufacturer, allowing us to find the perfect fit for your needs by selecting from everything available on the market

• Has consistent and fair pricing

• Provides care for your whole family

Hearing Centre

• Usually owned by a hearing aid manufacturer

• Works with specific hearing aid manufacturers resulting in limited options

• Emphasis on initial hearing aid sales and limited time allotted for follow-up care

• Shorter appointment slots limits service that can be provided

• Most commonly employed with hearing instruments specialists instead of audiologists

• Unstable pricing

• Pediatric care limited or completely unavailable

• Hearing aids often fit to “first fit” settings resulting in limited benefit

Are you looking for a hearing clinic? Please book a consult to see how we can help.