While getting a hearing aid from a big box store or online may save you a few dollars initially, there are many reasons to go to a licensed audiologist — including saving you money in the long run, according to Santa Clarita audiologist Nola Aronson of Advanced Audiology.

“In the world today, they are saying that hearing aids are so expensive, but people don’t realize that we bundle our prices,” Aronson explained. “It’s not only the price of the hearing aid, but it includes service — hearing aids need a lot of service.”

A few examples of this service includes getting the hearing aid cleaned and adjusted from time to time, and even new batteries. In addition, licensed audiologists like Aronson use their expertise to properly fit hearing aids for new clients.

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“What people don’t realize is, yes you’ll find hearing aids less expensive online because you’re only finding a hearing aid — you’re not finding a person to fit it, you’re not finding any service with it,” Aronson said.

She continued, “Hearing aids have to be fit correctly in the ear. If you think the hearing aid is too tinny, how are going to get that changed if there’s nowhere for you to (go)?”

People who hear stories of individuals not wearing their hearing aids because they don’t work can rest assured that the reason is, they chose to get it from a big box store or online, according to Aronson.

“Everybody says, ‘Oh, these don’t work,’” she explained. “That’s because they didn’t go to the right person, the person that follows them along and takes care of them the whole time.”

In addition to 40 years of experience — including 30 years in the Santa Clarita Valley — Aronson is licensed by the state in Audiology and hearing aid dispensing.

She also has a Master’s Degree in Audiology from California State University, Long Beach and holds certifications of clinical competence from the American Hearing and Speech Association and the American Academy of Audiology.

While Aronson is currently faced with the difficult decision of whether or not she should unbundle her prices to lower the cost of the actual hearing aid, she noted she doesn’t believe in charging her clients every time they come in the door in need of service.

“That’s my philosophy. I’m so used to giving my services away and making it so that people are successful with their hearing so they can lead a better social life,” she said. “It’s really hard for me to change my ways.”

Advanced Audiology was founded in 2010 by Santa Clarita audiologist Nola Aronson, who has been fitting hearing aids for more than 30 years. Advanced Audiology is the largest diagnostic hearing center in the Santa Clarita Valley, focusing on clients with hearing loss, tinnitus, ears ringing and more. Hearing tests, hearing aids and new sound infrared devices are also available at Advanced Audiology in addition to a complete hearing healthcare program that includes free batteries, quarterly cleanings and adjustments.

Advanced Audiology

23822 Valencia Blvd. #103

Valencia, CA 91355

661-877-4272