Hearing Aid Fittings in Portland, OR

No two ears are the same. The shape and size of your ear canal change how sound reaches your eardrum. That is why we use Real Ear Measurement, also called probe microphone testing.

We place a tiny, soft tube in your ear next to your hearing aid. Then we measure the exact sound reaching your eardrum while you wear the device. This lets us see what your ear is truly getting, instead of guessing from a chart.

We check the sound for soft, average, and loud speech. Then we fine-tune each setting so sounds are never too weak or too strong. This one step makes a big difference in how clear and natural your hearing aids sound. Studies show that fittings done with Real Ear Measurement lead to better results, yet many hearing health care providers still skip it. We never do.

Your fitting is relaxed and hands-on. Here is how it usually goes:

1. We place and check the fit. We make sure your devices sit comfortably and stay as hidden as possible.
2. We program your devices. We load your exact prescription from your hearing test results into the hearing aids.
3. We run Real Ear Measurement. We verify the real sound in your ear and fine-tune it for soft, average, and loud speech.
4. We show you how everything works. You will learn how to wear, charge, clean, and adjust your hearing aids, plus how to use any phone apps.
5. We answer your questions. You leave knowing how to get the most from your new devices.

Plan to spend about two hours with us so we have time to get it right.

Hearing clearly again takes a little time, and that is normal. After years of missing sounds, your brain needs to relearn how to process them. If we turned everything up at once, it could feel loud and tiring.

Instead, we bring back clarity step by step. We schedule follow-up visits over your first few weeks. At each one, we adjust your devices as your brain adapts. This gentle approach makes the change easier and far more comfortable.

Your care does not end when you walk out the door. Once you have fully adjusted, we schedule regular check-ups every three months. At these visits, we professionally clean, test, and dry your devices.

This keeps debris and moisture from hurting your sound quality, so your hearing aids keep working their best. Staying on top of this care protects your investment. It may also help slow further changes in your hearing and memory over time. If a device ever needs a repair, we offer hearing aid repairs too, and we can handle many adjustments through remote support from your home.