Professional Hearing Services in Olympia
Experience professional hearing care in Washington's capital city with Rainier Mobile Audiology, bringing expert audiology services directly to you in Olympia and its neighboring communities.
Why people choose Rainier Mobile Audiology in Olympia, WA?
At Rainier Mobile Audiology, we understand that the vibrant pulse of Olympia - from the bustling halls of the State Capitol to the serene shores of Capitol Lake - deserves to be heard clearly. That's why Dr. Jeff Baller and our team of skilled audiologists have made it our mission to bring premium hearing healthcare right to your doorstep. Serving Olympia and extending our reach to Lacey, Beachcrest, and South Bay, we offer a comprehensive suite of audiology services tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle.
Our mobile clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art portable technology, allowing us to provide thorough hearing evaluations, customized hearing aid fittings, and expert adjustments in the comfort of your home or office. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach, taking the time to understand your specific hearing challenges, whether you're navigating the lively farmers markets of downtown Olympia, enjoying the natural beauty of Priest Point Park, or participating in community events in Lacey. From the waterfront homes of Beachcrest to the quiet neighborhoods of South Bay, we're committed to helping you reconnect with the sounds that matter most in your life. Choose Rainier Mobile Audiology for convenience without compromise - because your hearing health is too important to be limited by traditional clinic hours or travel constraints.
Services in Olympia
Hearing evaluations are the important first step on your journey to better hearing health. A hearing evaluation, determines the presence of a hearing loss, the type of hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural, etc.), the degree of hearing loss (mild, moderate, severe, profound), and the configuration of hearing loss (single-sided or binaural). From the results of your hearing evaluation, we will work with you to determine a comprehensive treatment plan that fits with your lifestyle.
Ear wax, or cerumen, is normal to have because it protects the ear drum. However, if enough builds up it, it becomes a problem that can cause a severe, instant hearing loss as soon as it becomes 100% plugged. Do not use Q-tips, this can pack it further down the ear canal, possibly pushing through the eardrum, causing severe pain. Dr. Baller is expertly trained to remove ear wax and foreign objects with the proper tools and techniques.
Our portable equipment allows us to perform all needed services on-site. We travel to Skilled Nursing facilities, Assisted Living facilities, Memory Care facilities, Retirement communities, private home visits, hospitals, offices, etc. For many people, travel to an office is not possible due to health reasons or travel challenges, we are here to help get you the hearing care you need in the comforts of your own home.
A hearing aid evaluation is the next step once it has been determined that you have a hearing loss that is treatable with hearing aids. The hearing aid evaluation is generally included in your comprehensive hearing evaluation. There is no additional charge for a hearing aid evaluation.
Commonly known as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can range from mildly annoying to debilitating. Tinnitus is when you hear a ringing, buzzing, humming, whooshing, or whistling sound in your ears or head when no external sound is present. We offer solutions to help alleviate the ringing in your ears and can help you overcome your symptoms of tinnitus.
We work with many different manufacturers to offer a wide range of hearing aids. After we've evaluated your hearing and assessed your capabilities and lifestyle listening needs, we recommend a range of hearing aid options that will be most helpful for your individual hearing loss. From the most advanced technology, to the most basic for essential listening needs, but something to fit every budget.
If something isn't working right with your hearing aids, bring them in and we'll make any necessary adjustments. We can do some repairs in-office or we can send your hearing aids to the manufacturer for more complex repairs if necessary.
Live speech mapping is a test used to help during the hearing aid fitting process. Live speech mapping uses probe microphones and real-time speech to allow the patient and their family members to immediately see and understand the benefits of hearing aids and fitting adjustments.
Whether you've had your hearing aids for 1 year or 10 years, hearing can change over time. By reprogramming your devices, we can tune them up to your current hearing loss results, thereby, making the devices "essentially new". If the devices are in proper working order with no distortion, and the change in your hearing is not severe beyond the capabilities of the device, then they will sound much louder and clearer. You'll need to have a device that's one of the big 6 manufacturers (Signia, Starkey, Unitron, Widex, Phonak, Resound, Oticon) and not a locked franchise device.
We make hearing protection for musicians, hunters, racing, shooting, sleeping, swimming, pilots, concerts, etc. These can be solid, filtered, or professional devices, whatever your needs are, please protect your hearing for future well-being. For custom protection, we make ear impressions of your ear canals for a perfect fit and comfort.
Audiologist in Olympia
Dr. Baller, Owner and practicing Audiologist, has been involved in mobile Audiology care since 1995. He received his Doctorate from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2009, his Masters degree from Lamar University in 1995. By tying best practices with empathy and practicality, Dr. Baller is a great listener and has the ability to find just the right solution for your own unique hearing demands.
He is dedicated to enhancing his patients' communication needs by providing uncompromising hearing healthcare. He has been married for 28 years, has 3 beautiful, happy children, and enjoys playing tennis, traveling, gardening, lake life, and exploring the beautiful PNW.
Hearing Aids in Olympia
Features Own Voice Processing (OVP) for a natural perception of the wearer's voice, with advanced connectivity and automatic environmental adaptation for an optimized hearing experience.
