Registered & Trusted Audiologist & Speech Therapist

We carefully test each part of the ear to check for any hearing loss. This helps us understand the cause, determine the severity, and recommend the best treatment options for you.

Newborn hearing screening is a quick and painless test that checks a baby’s hearing. It is recommended for all infants before they turn one month old. Early detection of hearing loss is important, as it can affect a child’s language, learning, and social development.

Your child's hearing screening at school is an important part of ensuring they can hear well and learn effectively. As such, we conduct hearing screenings at school to identify students who may have hearing difficulties.

If the screening indicates a potential hearing problem, we refer the child for a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to determine the type and possible cause of hearing loss.

Students with middle ear issues will be referred to either their general practitioner or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, depending on the severity of the condition and their medical history.

We're committed to protecting your hearing health at work. As part of this commitment, and in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2003, we'll arrange for all employees working in noisy environments to have their hearing tested by a qualified professional when they start work. This initial test (called a baseline audiogram) helps us establish your current hearing levels.

To ensure your ongoing hearing protection, we'll provide annual hearing screenings to check that your hearing hasn't changed significantly. For your convenience, we conduct all these tests right here at your workplace. This arrangement saves you time and travel costs while making it easy to maintain your hearing health compliance.

This on-site service helps both you and your employer by:

• Eliminating the need for off-site travel

• Minimizing time away from work

• Reducing company expenses

• Making it simple to stay up-to-date with your hearing tests

After completing your comprehensive hearing evaluation and understanding the nature and extent of your hearing needs, we'll guide you through selecting the ideal hearing aid that fits your life.

We know that choosing a hearing aid is a personal decision. That's why we carefully consider everything that matters to you – from your unique hearing needs and lifestyle to your preferences and budget.

To help you make the best choice with confidence, we're happy to arrange trial fittings so you can experience different hearing aids in your daily life before making your decision

It’s understandable to feel unsure about wearing a hearing aid, especially if you or someone you know has had a negative experience in the past. However, hearing aid technology has improved significantly over the years, offering better sound quality and comfort.

To help you feel confident in your decision, we offer a trial fitting where you can wear a demo hearing aid for two weeks. This allows you to experience the benefits firsthand and rediscover sounds you may not have even realized you were missing.

At Elmien Louw Speech Therapy & Audiology, your fitting is personalized to your hearing levels and any past hearing aid experience.

Initially, aids are set softer to help your brain and ears adjust to new sounds. This gradual adjustment is crucial. Post-fitting, we schedule follow-ups to monitor your adaptation and make necessary adjustments.

Our goal is optimal hearing aid settings and supporting you through the adaptation. Follow-ups also address concerns, answer questions, and maintain hearing aid performance.

At Elmien Louw Audiolog, we are committed to keeping your hearing aids in peak condition for clear hearing every single day!

If a hearing aid is faulty, we will send it to the hearing aid manufacturer where it will be repaired. This typically takes no more than 3 working days.

It is recommended that all hearing aids be serviced annually. This is essential to guarantee the accurate functioning of your hearing aid at all times. A service will include cleaning, performance checks, and adjustments.

We recommend servicing your hearing aid yearly to ensure top performance.

Many hearing aids can be seamlessly paired with various wireless devices such as your TV, landline, cellphone, computer, and iPod.

To facilitate these connections, an extra Bluetooth device is required. Elmien will walk you through the different options available, provide expert advice, and demonstrate how to set them up and use them effectively.

We're enthusiastic about helping you fully integrate your hearing aids into your daily life, ensuring you enjoy all the benefits of modern connectivity!

Protecting your hearing is essential because noise damage is irreparable, but it's entirely preventable by using the right protective measures.

We offer a variety of customized ear plugs designed specifically to meet your individual needs and lifestyle. Our customized ear plugs can be tailored for noise protection, sleeping, and swimming.

For noise protection, our ear plugs are crafted to safeguard your ears from harmful decibel levels. Noise damage isn't only caused by loud sounds but also by prolonged exposure to sounds above 80dB, which is why our noise protection ear plugs are vital in preventing hearing loss if you are frequently in noisy environments.

Our sleeping ear plugs are designed for ultimate comfort, ensuring a restful night's sleep free from disturbances.

We also offer swimming ear plugs that keep water out of your ears, reducing the risk of infections and ensuring a comfy, secure fit.

Book an appointment with Elmien Louw Speech Therapy & Audiology to get your customized ear plugs and take the first step towards preserving your hearing health today!

To keep your hearing aidsin optimal condition, we offer a range of accessories and maintenance products available for purchase directly at our practice.

These include batteries, receivers, domes, cleaning tools, and wax guards. By sourcing these essential items from us, you can be assured of their compatibility and quality, helping to maintain the longevity and performance of your hearing aids.

At Elmien Louw Speech Therapy & Audiology, we strive to provide comprehensive care for your hearing devices. If you have any specific maintenance needs or questions about the best products for your device, Elmien is here to guide you.

Elmien Louw is also a qualified and experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) who diagnose and treat a comprehensive range of speech disorders. This includes speech articulation issues, where individuals may have difficulty pronouncing sounds correctly, and voice quality problems, which can affect the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice.

She is also skilled in addressing language disorders that impact comprehension and expression, both in children and adults.

Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for patients who have experienced neurological events such as brain damage, strokes, seizures, or cancer.

Upon diagnosis, we create tailored treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring the most effective and personalized care.