Oak Bay Hearing Clinic

Posted for Charles Harp: I just purchased my 3rd set of hearing aids over 10 years. My 2nd set was from Costco, a popular provider for budget conscious hearing aid customers. Nearing the end of my 3 year warranty, I made an appointment at Costco to be tested and have the aids serviced. I asked the audiologist if there had been any significant technical advances that I might benefit from. She told me in that particular price range, my aids could not be improved upon. I settled with that answer and committed to carry on with my status quo.Soon after however I noticed a promotion from Oak Bay Hearing Clinic in the pile of advertising fliers that regularly show up in the mail and as newspaper inserts. Anyone with hearing loss knows we are targets for endless solicitations. Since this promotion offered a free trial of a new technology, and since my warranty was expiring, I figured I had nothing to lose.I made an appointment, had yet another hearing test, and was fitted with new aids. I was stopped in my tracks. These new aids were far superior to mine. I could hear better. My voice sounded more natural to myself. There was more clarity in others voices and less all-around distortion. Loud noises were less disturbing. The fit is more comfortable. They came with a 5 year warranty and 5 year supply of batteries. They included a TV streaming device and iPhone app and easier to operate remote control. There was a 1 month trial prior to payment and an additional 2 month return policy. All good.BUT THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN COSTCO. I had to undertake an inner cost/benefit analysis. In fairness, if I had requested more expensive hearing aids at Costco, a comparable product may have been available. There are many and varied opinions about Costco hearing aid clinics and products. We all have our subjective experiences.I felt prompted to more deeply ponder values ---how I splurge here and skimp there, always attempting to steer in a prudent and responsible manner. I also had to weigh and balance various considerations, including the inconvenience to me of Costco appointments, having a more personal connection with a provider than Costco offered, and the desire to support a buy local" ethos.As I age

I wanted some custom ear molds to use while riding my motorcycle. Christine Stangeland audiologist was very helpful, informative and professional. She spent a lot of time with me cleaning my ears and preparing the mold for the plugs. Very happy with the service and the ear molds.

This is the best hearing aid clinic in Oak Bay! The receptionist is always warm and friendly and the Doctors on staff, helpful and knowledgeable and are clearly passionate about their work. Thank you for your kindness today in helping repair my mother’s hearing aids. Your clinic is wonderful!

I have been very happy with the care I have received from Erin and her colleagues. She spelled out all of the options, and, with her help, I ended up with exactly what I needed. Follow-up care is great too.

I highly recommend Oak Bay/Broadmead Hearing Clinics. Since day one they have been unfailingly helpful, professional, friendly and easy to deal with. The hearing aids they recommended, which were not the most expensive option, have worked flawlessly – I feel so much more connected with the world than I was. When I recently experienced near total hearing loss in one ear, Dr. Wright immediately diagnosed the problem and identified the solution. Thanks to the medication she recommended, my hearing was back to normal in a few days. Without her help the loss might well have been permanent.I’d always assumed that hearing clinics were just in the business of selling hearing aids. I can now say without hesitation that Oak Bay/Broadmead Hearing Clinics are real healthcare professionals who find solutions to hearing challenges and support their clients in the long run. I could not recommend them more strongly!

I bought aids here several months ago. Dr. Wright has been great and I love the hearing aids. They have even helped with my tinitus! They come with a 3 year guarantee which is great when you go swimming with them as I have done. Several times.Costco might do aids more cheaply, but you would never get this level of care.

I am so impressed with the staff at Oak Bay Hearing. They are helpful, accommodating, gracious and professional. My mom has severe hearing needs and they have met every issue effectively and efficiently. Very grateful for such a superb team.

A fantastic experience. Thank you Erin for your professionalism and your friendliness. This hearing aid is already making a dramatic positive difference in my life. I am also learning about listening strategies to enhance the experience. I think stress is also relieved, a lot. The build up of stress may have been gradual as my hearing deteriorated, but it probably reached a high enough level that it was affecting my health. I sense I am on a hearing/healing path. Thank your Erin.

Oak Bay Hearing is fantastic! Lewis really listens to what you say, and is always willing to make adjustments. So glad I went to this clinic!