Aspire Hearing and Balance

Aspire Hearing and Balance Aspire Hearing and Balance is the leading office for the best hearing healthcare of adults and pediatrics in Lakeland, FL. Our audiologists, Dr. Kayla G.

Wilkins and Dr. Taylor K. Nye, are the experts in the field of audiology. Nye, are the experts in the field of audiology including diagnostic and treatment of hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored implants, and tinnitus treatment. Dr. Wilkins and Dr. Nye also provide balance assessments and positional vertigo treatment, wax removal, aural rehabilitation, assistive listening devices, and custom ear plugs, swim plugs, hearing protection, and musicians' plugs and monitors. Dr. Wilkins and Dr. Nye are passionate and dedicated to providing their patients, their families, and the Lakeland community with the highest quality hearing healthcare.

🐚 Let’s talk about cochlear implants! A life-changing option for certain patients who may not benefit from traditional h...
11/26/2025

🐚 Let’s talk about cochlear implants! A life-changing option for certain patients who may not benefit from traditional hearing aids…
Current candidacy criteria generally include:
📌 Limited benefit from hearing aids
📌 Significant difficulty understanding speech, even with amplification
📌 Moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
✨ As an audiologist working alongside cochlear implant patients, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible benefits these devices can bring.
Here’s the truth: cochlear implants aren’t an overnight solution. They’re a journey. From surgery to activation to ongoing adjustments…it takes time, patience, and support. But the small victories along the way? Hearing a grandchild’s laugh, understanding a conversation in a noisy room, catching the lyrics of a favorite song… those moments make every step worthwhile. 👏
And you don’t have to walk that road alone. We’re here for the fine-tuning, the encouragement, the troubleshooting, and the celebrations. 🎉
Because at the end of the day, I’m here to help you hear your best and stay connected to what matters most. 💛

🦃 Aspire Holiday Hours 🍁 We’re wrapping up early today at 12 PM to allow our team extra time with loved ones. Our office...
11/26/2025

🦃 Aspire Holiday Hours 🍁

We’re wrapping up early today at 12 PM to allow our team extra time with loved ones. Our office will reopen on Monday, 12/1.

Thank you for trusting us with your hearing care—wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

🔇 Tinnitus tip: What NOT to Do! 🚫

If you have tinnitus, you might think that avoiding noise and sitting in total silence will help. After all, you’re already hearing ringing, buzzing, or whooshing. Why add more sound?

❌ Wrong! In fact, silence can make tinnitus worse. When your environment is too quiet, your brain has nothing else to focus on except the tinnitus, making it seem louder, more bothersome, and more intrusive.

What to do instead? Avoid silent spaces! Try:
🎶 Playing soft music
🌊 Using a white noise machine
🌀 Turning on a fan
🌿 Opening a window to let in natural sounds

🧠 Giving your brain something else to listen to can help take the focus off your tinnitus, making it less noticeable and less frustrating. Need more tinnitus management tips? We’re here to help!

Thinking about cleaning your ears at home? Stop. Please don’t!.. We’ve all seen those flashy at-home earwax removal tool...
11/24/2025

Thinking about cleaning your ears at home? Stop. Please don’t!..
We’ve all seen those flashy at-home earwax removal tools online: scoops, cameras, lights… It looks like a fun gadget. But here’s the truth: they can actually do more harm than good. 😬
Here’s why DIY earwax removal is risky:
❌ You could injure your eardrum or ear canal.
❌ Wax can get pushed deeper, making things worse.
❌ You can’t confirm it’s completely removed.
Your ears deserve safe, professional care…not a social media experiment. 👂✨
If you’re dealing with wax buildup, let us handle it safely!

👂 Did you know? Sometimes the best hearing care means involving more than one expert.As an audiologist, my role is to di...
11/23/2025

👂 Did you know? Sometimes the best hearing care means involving more than one expert.
As an audiologist, my role is to diagnose, fit, and manage hearing loss, but there are times when referrals are a part of our patients journey.
While I don’t perform surgery, we work closely with trusted physicians, ensuring you always feel supported. Think of it as a team approach: your hearing health is in the best hands!

🦻 POV: you walk out of your hearing aid fitting and suddenly hear…🚗 Your car blinker ticking🥾 Your footsteps crunching💨 ...
11/22/2025

🦻 POV: you walk out of your hearing aid fitting and suddenly hear…
🚗 Your car blinker ticking
🥾 Your footsteps crunching
💨 Your jacket swishing
🚽 …and yes, even the toilet flush!
When will it all sound normal again??
Here’s the deal: your brain has been missing out on these little sounds for years. So when they all come rushing back at once, it can feel overwhelming! But the more you expose your brain to these everyday noises, the faster it learns to recognize and “file” them away as background.
🧠 Most patients adapt within about 1 month of consistent use (think: all waking hours, 8am–8pm). The key is time AND exposure. The more your brain hears, the better it can adapt.
At Winter Heaven Audiology, my goal is always to have you leave your fitting hearing differently AND comfortably. Change takes time, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. We’re here every step (and swish!) of the way. 🤍

11/21/2025

📺 Happy World TV Day!
Let’s be honest…TV has a way of bringing us together: family movie nights, Sunday football, that one show you swore you’d only watch one episode of (and then binged the whole season 🙃).
But here’s the kicker… when hearing loss sneaks in, suddenly the volume’s at 40, captions are always on, and your family’s giving you the look. 👀
👂 Hearing well isn’t just about keeping up with conversations. It’s about enjoying the little things, like laughing along with your favorite characters or actually catching the referee’s call during the big game.
So today, celebrate TV the way it was meant to be heard: clear, connected, and without complaints from the couch. 🛋️

🥧🍗 Holiday gatherings can get loud (and not just from Uncle Bob’s football commentary). If you’ve got a loved one with h...
11/20/2025

🥧🍗 Holiday gatherings can get loud (and not just from Uncle Bob’s football commentary). If you’ve got a loved one with hearing loss, here are some easy ways to make the table feel more welcoming:
👂 Turn down the background noise
TV off, turkey carving on. The game can wait until after pie.
👥 One at a time, please
Think “family meeting,” not “rowdy debate club.” Overlapping voices = loud chaos. (We appreciate for some families this is easier said than done 😆)
🗣️ Speak clearly (not louder)
No need to yell across the table, it’s not an auction! Face them and let your expressions help.
🍽️ Strategic seating
Put them next to the family member who is patient and includes everyone…not next to the loud cousin who dominates conversation.
♻️ Rephrase instead of repeat
If “pass the gravy” didn’t land, try “hand me that saucy stuff.” Fresh wording works better than shouting the same line again.
Little tweaks = big difference. Because holidays should be about connection, not confusion. 💛

11/19/2025

🧴‘Tis the season for dry skin! 👂Itchy ears + hearing aids = no fun!
That irritation might be ear eczema: dry, flaky, and oh-so-annoying!
Quick tips:
🤪 Skip the scratch!
☁️ Ditch cotton swabs in the canal
🧼 Use gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers
👂 Ask your audiologist for help
Keep your ears happy and your hearing aids comfy! 😌

11/19/2025

👂 Let’s talk about tinnitus.
Tinnitus is the formal term for hearing sounds in your ears that aren’t actually in your environment. It can sound different for each person:
🔔 ringing
🐝 buzzing
🌊 roaring
🎵 humming
🐞 crickets
For some, it’s constant. For others, it comes and goes. Some can ignore it. But for many, it’s bothersome and impossible to tune out.
Here’s the tough part: many people are discouraged when they’re told there’s no cure for tinnitus.
✨Here’s the hopeful part: there are many things we CAN do to help you cope with those pesky sounds. At Aspire Hearing and Balance, we tailor treatment to YOU. Some common options include:
🦻 Hearing aids (with or without masking noise)
🧠 Cognitive behavioral therapy
🎧 Sound therapy
🎶 Neuromodulation therapy

If tinnitus has been getting in the way of your daily life, you don’t have to just live with it. Schedule an appointment today, and we’ll work together to make it more manageable.

👂 Here’s the scoop: Earwax isn’t just “gross stuff” in your ears… It’s actually your body’s natural way of protecting yo...
11/17/2025

👂 Here’s the scoop: Earwax isn’t just “gross stuff” in your ears… It’s actually your body’s natural way of protecting your ear canal from dirt, dust, and bacteria. 🛡️
It can vary in color and texture:
🟡 Light yellow & soft: normal!
🟠 Darker & sticky: your ear’s been busy trapping debris
🟤 Hard & flaky: sometimes it can build up and need professional help
No matter the type, earwax removal is safest with a professional. Don’t poke around at home, your ears will thank you! 😌
📞 Need your ears checked? We’ve got you covered.

📱👂 Bluetooth woes with your hearing aids? You’re not alone!Technology is amazing… but sometimes it can be a little trick...
11/16/2025

📱👂 Bluetooth woes with your hearing aids? You’re not alone!
Technology is amazing… but sometimes it can be a little tricky. Here are 5 common troubleshooting tips you can try at home:
1️⃣ Reboot your devices: Sometimes a simple restart of your hearing aids, phone, or tablet fixes the issue.
2️⃣ Repair your Bluetooth connection: Not broken? Try re-pairing your hearing aids to your device.
3️⃣ Check for software updates: Keep your phone, apps, and hearing aids updated for best performance.
4️⃣ Evaluate other issues: Too many paired devices, low battery, or being too far from your device can all cause problems.
5️⃣ Seek help: If things still aren’t working, don’t stress! We’re here to help get you back up and running.
Bluetooth streaming should make your life easier, not harder. Let us help you get the most out of your hearing aids!

Address

635 Mid-Florida Drive Suite 2
Lakeland, FL
33813

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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+18636463277

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