Applied Hearing Solutions

Applied Hearing Solutions Our team of Doctors of Audiology are committed to exceptional results through Best Practice care.

Our Doctors of Audiology work collaboratively to ensure that each and every patient seen in our clinic receives the best audiologic care possible by following Best Practices. In addition to providing excellent care to patients with common forms of hearing loss, our audiologists specialize in treating some of the most complex forms of hearing loss. However, Doctors Cliff Olson, Leslie Balderas, Rachael Cook, and Kelsey Beck also understand that the experience you have inside of our clinic is just as important as the care you receive. That’s why we always strive to give you 5-star service every single time you step foot into Applied Hearing Solutions. During your visits in our state-of-the-art clinic, you will never be rushed through your appointments as we work to solve your hearing difficulties. On average, we spend over twice the amount of time with our patients compared to standard hearing clinics.

12/22/2025

Where Should You Buy Hearing Aids?

Adam Savage discusses his negative experience being fit with hearing aids by a major teaching hospital, ultimately driving him to purchase hearing aids online.

There IS a better way!

12/19/2025

Best Invisible Hearing Aids of 2026: Oticon Zeal

Will the Oticon Zeal prove to be the best invisible hearing aids of 2026?

The $7,000 hearing aids gathering dust in your drawer aren't the problem.I've seen it dozens of times: Someone buys the ...
12/15/2025

The $7,000 hearing aids gathering dust in your drawer aren't the problem.

I've seen it dozens of times: Someone buys the "best" hearing aids money can buy, wears them for a few weeks, then tosses them in a drawer forever.

Meanwhile, their neighbor is thriving with mid-tier devices they've worn religiously for three years.

What's the difference?
The fitting.

Here's what most people don't realize: A basic hearing aid properly fitted to YOUR unique hearing loss, YOUR lifestyle, and YOUR listening environments will outperform premium devices that were rushed through a cookie-cutter fitting process.

Think of it like prescription glasses. The frames don't matter if the prescription is wrong.

A comprehensive fitting includes:
✅ Real ear measurement (verifying the aids are programmed correctly for YOUR ears)
✅ Multiple follow-up adjustments and validation measures as your brain adapts
✅ Training on how to use them in challenging situations
✅ Ongoing support when life changes

The tech matters. But the professional guiding you through the process matters MORE.

Before you upgrade to the latest model, ask yourself: "Did I give my current hearing aids a fair chance with proper professional support?"

If the answer is no, you don't have a hearing aid problem. You have a fitting problem.

📍 For a local Phoenix, AZ provider you can be confident follows best practices, visit us at www.appliedhearingaz.com

What questions do you have about hearing aid fittings? Drop them below. 👇

Apple’s new Hearing Assistance feature can be a great option for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — a...
12/12/2025

Apple’s new Hearing Assistance feature can be a great option for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — as long as it’s set up correctly.

This tutorial makes sure you don’t miss any of the critical steps that determine whether these work well for you.

Link in the comments👇

12/10/2025

Best Hearing Aids of 2026: Starkey Omega AI

The Starkey Omega AI is packed with features that help you hear better and might even help you live a longer and healthier life!

12/08/2025

The End of Hearing Aid Wax Guards?

Earwax is the most common cause of weak and under-performing hearing aids. Phonak might have just solved this problem for good.

12/05/2025

Incredible Hearing Aid Computer Chip Advancements

On my trip to Oticon's headquarters, I got to see first-hand the incredible advancement of digital hearing aid computer chips over the past 20 years.

I recently sat down with Barry Seifer, the co-founder and CEO of SoundBites, to explore one of the most exciting areas i...
12/03/2025

I recently sat down with Barry Seifer, the co-founder and CEO of SoundBites, to explore one of the most exciting areas in hearing science: hearing preservation. This conversation absolutely blew me away.

After learning about SoundBites’ decades of research, and the real-world impact ACEMg is having on hearing function, I knew I had to bring Barry onto the show.

Check out the interview here: https://youtu.be/2VnjhjWJsFQ

In this interview, Barry and I dive deep into:
🔹 How oxidative stress damages the cochlea
🔹 The origins of ACEMg and why its formula is so unique
🔹 Why hearing preservation is the future of audiology
🔹 What their research reveals about tinnitus, hyperacusis, and hidden hearing loss
🔹 Real-world results from ongoing clinical trials
🔹 And how SoundBites may help slow, stop, or even improve hearing function in certain individuals

I’m genuinely excited about what SoundBites is bringing to the hearing-care world—not as a replacement for hearing care, but as an entirely new pillar of protection and prevention.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can preserve the hearing you still have…this conversation is absolutely worth your time.

🎧 Learn More About SoundBites:
https://www.soundbites.com

12/01/2025

I visited a TOP SECRET hearing aid R&D lab!

I toured Oticon's secret R&D labs. They didn't let me record video, but here's what I saw.

Thanksgiving can be noisy - multiple conversations at once, dishes clanking, kids running around, and football on in the...
11/27/2025

Thanksgiving can be noisy - multiple conversations at once, dishes clanking, kids running around, and football on in the background.

For anyone with hearing loss (or wearing hearing aids), that environment can turn a joyful gathering into an exhausting guessing game.

So here’s a simple, high-impact tip you can use or share:

👉 Seat Yourself Smartly: Back to a Wall, Face the Room

When you sit with your back toward a wall, you block a huge portion of the background noise coming from behind you.

And when you face the room, your ears, and your hearing aids, can focus on the voices in front of you.

It’s a tiny shift, but it makes a massive difference in comfort and clarity.

Other quick tips:
• Pick spots with good lighting so you can read faces.
• Turn off the TV during dinner (trust us, you’ll have better conversations).
• If you’re wearing hearing aids, use your “Restaurant” or “Noise” program.

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

Understand how Medicare Advantage plans actually work - turning a profit with your Medicare dollars by cutting provider reimbursement.

Recent news that the Mayo Clinic has dropped major Advantage programs could be a concerning sign of things to come for these programs.

What are your thoughts on Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage?

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Phoenix, AZ
85050

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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Best Practice Audiologic Care in Phoenix

At Applied Hearing Solutions, our audiologists are experienced in working with individuals with complex hearing concerns. No matter what symptoms or challenges are in your way, we’ll diligently create a solution that meets your needs.

Rather than making general recommendations, our team draws on the latest industry expertise and an innovative approach to treatment to thoroughly assess your hearing ability.

Dr. Olson & Dr. Altus empower their patients by making hearing loss and treatment options easy to understand, so that you can be confident in knowing that you’re receiving the best treatment for you.

Our services include hearing testing, hearing aid evaluations & fittings, real ear measurements, tinnitus management, custom earmolds, hearing aid repairs and more.