Now that you’ve decided hearing aids will benefit your life, it’s time to find the pair for you. Choosing the right hearing aids makes a huge difference in whether or not they help with your day-to-day life. Audiologists help make this decision and transition more manageable and comfortable for our patients.
There are so many different hearing aid styles and types available these days, and after years as an audiologist, I’ve found there’s no one right hearing aid for everyone. To find the best hearing aids for your particular needs, you want a trusted audiologist who understands what’s out there. After learning more about you during a comprehensive hearing evaluation, we’ll discuss different models and try pairs until we find the right fit.
At SoundGate, we help patients navigate the complexity of hearing aids and pick products that best meet their needs, goals, and budget. After all, if they’re going to be part of your daily life, we want them to work for you!
Are you curious about paying for your hearing aids with an HSA or FSA? We wrote an article about that!
After fitting your pair, you’ll be sent home with them as your very own trial hearing aids. Over the next seven days, you will experience these devices in your home and life. This trial period is free, and there’s never any pressure to select the hearing aids you’re trying out.
During that time, you’ll want to track how your hearing aids are working for you. Jotting your responses to these questions is incredibly helpful when it’s time for your follow-up appointment.
If anything feels wrong, call our office so we can address it as soon as possible.
Very few audiologist clinics offer this trial period! But we believe you deserve to spend the necessary time with these new hearing aids before committing to them.
Different brands offer different advantages, which is why you want the expertise of your local audiologist to help you select the pair for you. SoundGate Hearing provides the most advanced digital hearing aid technology, including these brands:
During your appointment, we can discuss the advantages of different brands.
As OTC hearing aids grow in popularity, so do our cautions against them. While their prices and convenience can be alluring, over-the-counter hearing help doesn’t come with the same expertise as seeing a licensed audiologist. Prescription hearing aids are a much better solution for those with progressive hearing loss.
Our team fits you for your hearing aids, offering subtle programming adjustments along the way. Missing these professional services may result in a less compatible, more frustrating experience.
Worried about costs? Audiologists have low-cost and budget-friendly hearing aids options that still come with proper evaluations and follow-up care.
If you’ve been putting off your hearing health, now is the time to make that appointment. We have four locations in the Twin Cities outer-ring suburbs and are taking new patients now. Together, let’s find the best hearing aids for you or your loved one!
Until next time,
Dr. Sarah Binfet
P.S. Are you about to be a new hearing aid wearer? I created a list of tips to help you get comfortable with them faster!
About the Audiologist: Dr. Sarah Binfet received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Minnesota in 2006. She established Blaine Hearing Center in 2013 after proudly serving Veterans at the Minneapolis VA for nearly nine years. In 2015, she purchased SoundGate Hearing from her mentor, Dr. Wendy Davis, where she practices today.
“I genuinely love what I do and feel that helping people hear is essential to their quality of life.”
Hello, I am Sarah! I have been an Audiologist since 2019 when I received my doctorate degree from A.T. Still University in Arizona and undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. I have a passion to help people with their hearing healthcare. Coming from a family with hearing impaired individuals, I know the importance for personalized hearing care and best Audiology practices. Raised in small town Minnesota, I enjoy my time being outside, on the golf course or on the lake up north. I have 2 young children who keep me on my toes and always laughing.
My name is Brooke, and I have been working at SoundGate Hearing since July of 2023. I love being a part of a team that puts the customers first. Being able to help others has always been a passion of mine. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family and traveling.
I have worked in a variety of roles in the hearing industry since graduating from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. I have worked at SoundGate Hearing since 2013 and have substantial experience with both the technical and business sides of the industry. I understand the fundamental need to provide strong support for our patients. I spend my free time away from the office with my active family. I enjoy a wide variety of activities, including travel, hiking, camping, fishing, and all things outdoors. I am a passionate hockey and soccer parent and fan.
Hello, I am Kara, and I am so excited to continue serving the Buffalo area and providing hearing care at SoundGate Hearing. I grew up in SW, MN, in a small town, and I love the sense of community that small towns offer. I have worked at SoundGate since 2019 and love the personalized care this clinic provides patients. In my free time, I enjoy reading, staying active, spending time outdoors, and soaking up as much lake time as I can in our short MN summers.
Welcome! I am Dr. Sarah Binfet and I have been a Doctor of Audiology since 2006. I proudly served Veterans at the Minneapolis VA for nearly 9 years. I established Blaine Hearing Center in 2013 in conjunction with my husband's optometric practice. It has been a wonderful partnership and enjoyable to see each other at work! In 2015, I had the opportunity to grow my practice when I purchased SoundGate Hearing from my mentor, Dr. Wendy Davis. I genuinely love what I do and feel that helping people hear is essential to their quality of life. I believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment in which the patient and their families can be educated on their hearing loss, hearing aid options, and how to have the best success with their hearing aids. At SoundGate, we deeply care about our patients and their outcomes. We want everyone to genuinely enjoy their hearing aids and the benefits they bring. I am committed to offering my patients the most up to date digital hearing aid technology, which is why I carry a full line of manufacturers. There is no one right hearing aid for everyone. It is my job to help my patients navigate the complex works of hearing aids and decide on which products best meet their needs, goals and budget. I have discovered the benefit of giving patients the opportunity to trial hearing aids out of the office. A hearing aid trial is most helpful in navigating the complex journey of better hearing. A Minnesotan through and through, I was raised in Eden Prairie, MN, received my undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas and my Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Minnesota. When not at work, you will find me cooking, hitting up the newest restaurants and fitting in as much yoga as possible. During the weekend, you will find my husband Rodney and me with our three kids, Evelyn, Jake and Sam, loving the outdoors at our family cabin on Leech Lake. I look forward to meeting you.
My name is Kathy, and I am a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) with SoundGate Hearing. I have been in hearing health for 18 years. I am passionate about helping people live their best lives with the best hearing possible. Getting to know patients is a joy for me. My position is a lot like a Nurse Practitioner’s. I am licensed to perform many services to help you while I work with and for the Audiologists for your best care. In my spare time, you will find my husband and I enjoying our three busy grandsons, reading with my book club, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. I am so glad to be part of the SoundGate Hearing team.