Services
As an audiologist, Helmien van Rooyen offers a variety of hearing-related services to individuals, businesses and schools, as listed below.
If you are unsure about the specific service you require, you are welcome to give us a call or complete the form on the Contact page. Helmien will provide you with clear insights into the service that suits your needs, as well as guidance on how to proceed.
Helmien is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Diagnostic hearing evaluation
The most frequent type of assessment, which involves a full series of tests to evaluate your hearing system (outer, middle and inner ear). We then diagnose the type and degree of hearing loss and suggest treatment options or provide referrals for any medical-related concerns.
Paediatric Audiology
A specific set of hearing tests performed on babies, toddlers and young children to exclude the possibility of hearing loss. Paediatric testing is Helmien’s specific field of interest. Her booth is customised to accommodate young children, making hearing tests fun!
A specific set of hearing tests performed on babies, toddlers and young children to exclude the possibility of hearing loss. Paediatric testing is Helmien’s specific field of interest. Her booth is customised to accommodate young children, making hearing tests fun!
- Otoacoustic emission (OAE) screening and acoustic brainstem response (ABR) screening is performed on babies.
- Visual response audiometry (VRA) is used to test toddlers from two years of age.
- Play Conditioning Audiometry (PCA) is used to assess children between three and five years.
Hearing Aid Evaluation
Following a thorough examination, we may learn that you require a hearing aid to reduce the impact of hearing loss on your life. We partner with reputable hearing-aid providers such as Phonak, Hansaton, Oticon, Signia and Unitron to offer a range products and styles to suit your needs.
Hearing aid fittings and free trials
Your hearing aid will be fitted and set according to your hearing ability, through the use of specialised verification equipment. You will then be able to wear the demo hearing aid for a free two week trial period to decide for yourself to which extent it improves your hearing and quality of life.
Your hearing aid will be fitted and set according to your hearing ability, through the use of specialised verification equipment. You will then be able to wear the demo hearing aid for a free two week trial period to decide for yourself to which extent it improves your hearing and quality of life
We always use verification equipment to perform Real Ear Verification (REV) and Speech Mapping (SM) measurements. This ensures that we fit and programme the hearing aids as close as possible to our goal for improved client satisfaction. Many patients find that they were unaware of the sounds they have been missing until we help restore their hearing.
Small Hearing Aid Repairs
Contact us if your hearing aids seem to be malfunctioning even after you have cleaned it, checked the batteries and turned up the volume. We can do small repairs at the practice.
Contact us if your hearing aids seem to be malfunctioning even after you have cleaned it, checked the batteries and turned up the volume. We can do small repairs at the practice.
However, we do recommend that you have your hearing aid serviced annually. This involves cleaning, checking and repairing the hearing aid if needed. The majority of hearing aids have a two-year warrantee, which includes free services or repairs. If the warrantee has expired, we will provide a quote to you for approval before any work is done.
Mobile audiology service
We can come to you. Our mobile audiology equipment enables us give provide a full service to you in the comfort of your own home, which often makes for a more pleasant, anxiety-free experience.
Industrial screening
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2003, a baseline audiogram should be given to each employee who works in a noisy environment by a qualified person before they start their employment, followed up by annual assessments. We can offer this service on site at your business.
School Screening
It is required that every child who enters school at Grade 0/R or Grade 1 undergoes a hearing screening for early detection of possible hearing impediments that could have a negative effect on them at school. We can perform these tests at your school or at our practice.
Tinnitus diagnosis and management
Tinnitus is characterised by a persistent ringing, buzzing and/or whistling noise in your ears. Should you have these symptoms, we would first determine the cause and aggravating circumstances, after which we would consider managing the symptoms through hearing aids that employ sound stimulation and tinnitus-masking techniques.
Tinnitus is characterised by a persistent ringing, buzzing and/or whistling noise in your ears. Should you have these symptoms, we would first determine the cause and aggravating circumstances, after which we would consider managing the symptoms through hearing aids that employ sound stimulation and tinnitus-masking techniques.
Tinnitus may have multiple causes, which often makes it difficult to pinpoint and treat the exact source. However, we can still help reduce its severity through using hearing aids to suppress the frequent noise. Tinnitus management also includes getting enough sleep, reducing stress and anxiety and avoiding the intake of certain stimulants.
Have you been struggling with a constant noise in your ears? Make an appointment today.
Custom-Made Ear Protection
Although hearing loss due to noise pollution can never be recovered, it’s definitely preventable. If you are exposed to sound levels louder than 85 decibels (such as industrial equipment), or to any loud sounds for an extended period of time during the day (such as listening to music on your earphones), you are at a greater risk of suffering from hearing loss.
Although hearing loss due to noise pollution can never be recovered, it’s definitely preventable. If you are exposed to sound levels louder than 85 decibels (such as industrial equipment), or to any loud sounds for an extended period of time during the day (such as listening to music on your earphones), you are at a greater risk of suffering from hearing loss.
We offer a variety of device options to protect your hearing, including:
- Noise protection, with or without filters
- Moto ears for noise protection on your motorcycle
- Custom-made shooter plugs
- Custom sleeves for your earphones
- Sleep plugs
- Swim plugs.