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Talking Sounds

Talking Sounds Matter

Our ability to hear sounds is incredible. Hearing keeps us connected to the people we love and allows us to experience life to the fullest. Whether you enjoy listening to the birds singing, peepers chirping, or musical melodies, sounds that bring us joy make us who we are.

When you have hearing loss, it becomes difficult to hear certain frequencies of sound. When left untreated, you will begin to miss the sounds that once brought you joy and you may even forget about the subtle sounds of the refrigerator humming or the pitch of a friend’s voice.

Do Hearing Aids Really Help?

Improvement in frequencies and volume that come with new or re-programmed hearing technology (such as hearing aids or cochlear implants) are powerful in helping us understand speech and other sounds so much better. Not only do hearing aids allow the wearer to hear talking sounds – the sounds of speech and the tone of how words are said – but they provide us with nuances of hearing.

What are the nuances of hearing? The Merriam-Webster describes “nuance” as: 1. a subtle distinction or variation. 2. a subtle quality. 3. a sensibility to, awareness of, or ability to express delicate shading as a meaning, feeling, or value.

What Are Nuance Sounds?

Nuances of hearing can be meaningful or mundane, it depends on what’s important to you. Meaningful sounds may be the pitch of a loved one’s voice that you haven’t noticed since developing hearing loss. It could be instruments in your favorite song, or the giggling of your grandchild.

More mundane sounds you may have missed because of hearing loss could be the humming of the fridge, the crackle of the heater turning on, or the clicking of your turn signal. Whether meaningful or not, these sounds can be missed if you aren’t wearing the proper hearing technology.

What You Can Do

If you have hearing loss that you have put off treating, then a hearing aid could drastically help you. If you already wear hearing aids but still feel you aren’t hearing everything you could be, then a visit to our office could help. You don’t necessarily have to buy new hearing aids to be able to hear better. We can clean your devices, perform necessary maintenance, and adjust your programming. These simple fixes can help you experience better hearing.

Don’t miss out on the sounds that matter to you any longer. Contact us for an appointment today. Whether you want to discuss the newest technology, or you simply need a hearing aid cleaning, we can help you.

Our Provider

John Paul Schaeffer, HIS

Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist | Veteran | Medical Professional

John Paul Schaeffer is a dedicated Hearing Instrument Specialist and veteran with a diverse background in emergency medicine, military service, and healthcare. His career has focused on improving patient care through a combination of medical expertise and advanced hearing healthcare.
 
John’s journey began at 14 as a volunteer firefighter, and by 16, he was an EMT with the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. At 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving with the 2nd Marine Division and providing battlefield medicine during two tours in Iraq. He balanced this with earning an associate degree and later worked in emergency medicine and medical transport.
 
Transitioning into hearing healthcare, John managed Miracle-Ear clinics across Virginia and the Carolinas before co-founding a private clinic. His commitment to patient care and innovative approaches led to the growth of community outreach programs and mobile clinics for underserved populations.
 
Currently with Revolution Hearing, John continues to provide personalized hearing solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of his patients.

Our Provider

Megan Zablan, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Megan has spent the past 25 years in Virginia Beach, where she developed her passion for the hearing aid industry, inspired by her mother, a dedicated hearing aid specialist. With 10 years of experience, Megan is committed to providing personalized care and building strong, lasting relationships with each client. She takes the time to understand their unique hearing needs and deliver the highest level of service. Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Chewie and Adobo, playing board games, and staying active with pickleball. Her mission is simple: to help people hear better and improve their quality of life. Megan is dedicated to making sure every client receives the best possible care on their hearing journey.