Hear to Be Here.™
Hearing shapes how connected you feel. It affects how easily conversations flow, how much energy your day requires, and how present you feel with the people in your life.
When hearing becomes harder, participation quietly fades.
Rooms feel less inviting. Moments slip by. You work to keep up instead of feeling naturally part of things.
Hearing Empowered™ connects you with independent audiologists who practice a deeper kind of care. They help you hear more clearly, relax in conversation, and move through daily life with more confidence and ease. You return to your relationships and to a steadier sense of yourself.
Try the latest hearing technology with a no-obligation trial and see how it supports your energy, your confidence, and your enjoyment of everyday life.
Hear to Be Here.™
Hearing shapes how connected you feel. It affects how easily conversations flow, how much energy your day requires, and how present you feel with the people in your life.
When hearing becomes harder, participation quietly fades.
Rooms feel less inviting. Moments slip by. You work to keep up instead of feeling naturally part of things.
Hearing Empowered™ connects you with independent audiologists who practice a deeper kind of care. They help you hear more clearly, relax in conversation, and move through daily life with more confidence and ease. You return to your relationships and to a steadier sense of yourself.
Try the latest hearing technology with a no-obligation trial and see how it supports your energy, your confidence, and your enjoyment of everyday life.
Life in Kelowna is full of movement, conversation, and connection.
Hearing should keep pace with life, not hold you back from it.
I have worn hearing aids for more than 30 years. I know the quiet panic that rises when a sentence slips past. I know the small ache of nodding along while trying to piece things together. These moments accumulate. They shape how we show up. We speak less. We ask fewer questions. We hold back in rooms where we used to feel comfortable. Our confidence shifts in ways we barely notice until much later.
And I remember the exact moment hearing aids brought the world back into reach. Not because the hearing aids were the best on the market, but because the audiologist fitting them knew how to make them work best for me.
Now I help others become Hearing Empowered™ as well.
Let me introduce you to Lakeside Hearing, a locally owned, fully independent clinic in Kelowna that offers the gold standard of care to help you become Hearing Empowered™.
The founder of Lakeside Hearing, has been in practice since 1999.
The clinic is led by founder, Dr. Nichole Sorensen and Dr. Claire Beldi, both Doctors of Audiology, alongside a trusted team of Registered Audiologists and a Hearing Instrument Practitioner. Together, they provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for people of all ages.
Because Lakeside is fully independent, they can fit hearing aids from every major brand. You won’t be limited to one or two options. Instead, they’ll help you find the technology that matches your hearing profile, your lifestyle, and your budget. They also offer a price match guarantee, a free two-week hearing aid trial with no obligation, and personalized support throughout the process.
BUT DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT…
Lakeside Hearing has received hundreds of Glowing Patient Reviews
BUT DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT…
Lakeside Hearing has Received Hundreds of Glowing Patient Reviews
Their reputation in the community speaks for itself. Hundreds of five-star reviews reflect a consistent experience. The reviews below are People feel listened to, cared for, and respected. There’s no pressure to make a quick decision. Just clear information, honest guidance, and care that continues long after the fitting.
Below, you’ll find a selection of recent reviews from their Kelowna Lakeshore location. Want to see more? You can also browse more reviews, including those from their Lake Country clinic.
For People Who Want Guidance Not Gimmicks
People choose Lakeside Hearing because they want more than a quick transaction. They want guidance from an audiologist who knows how to listen, who takes time to understand their real life, and who fits technology with care rather than pressure. Lakeside Hearing works with a steady approach. The focus stays on clarity, long term support, and hearing plans that fit the way you actually live. This is hearing care shaped around relationship and trust.
That is the difference people notice when they walk through the doors. It feels calmer. It feels personal. It feels like someone is finally paying attention.
Lakeside Hearing has clinics in Kelowna and Lake Country
Ready to Explore the Latest Hearing Technology? Try it Today with No Obligation To Purchase
Ready to Explore the Latest Hearing Technology? Try it Today with No Obligation To Purchase
Lakeside Hearing offers no-obligation hearing aid trials*, and the testing is thorough. The real difference comes from the care. Hearing support needs adjustment, tuning, and time, and those steps work best when an audiologist studies both the technology and the person wearing it.
Many people assume independent clinics are more expensive. The opposite is often true. Independent audiologists usually offer the full range of major brands, and the pricing is clear and competitive. You receive the best technology at the best price along with the kind of attention that shapes the experience around your daily life.
Different Hearing Needs, Same Empowered Life
We’re Michelle and Steve—two people with very different types of hearing loss, hearing experiences, and hearing technology. Michelle has worn hearing aids for more than 30 years. Steve discovered his hearing loss much later in life. Together, we show that there is no single path to better hearing.
There’s No One Best Hearing Aid—Only the Best One for You.
NOT QUITE READY TO BOOK?
You already use tools that help you feel more supported in daily life. Maybe it is an app that tracks your sleep or a device that keeps an eye on your health. Hearing fits into that same picture of caring for your energy and your clarity.
Many people do not realize their brain has been filling in gaps for years. Steve was one of them. He felt fine on the surface, yet his brain was working hard behind the scenes to make sense of sound. Research shows that people often wait seven to ten years before seeking help, and during that time the mind invests energy in decoding instead of remembering, focusing, or connecting.¹³
When hearing is supported, that quiet workload eases. The mind settles. Conversations feel smoother. Life becomes easier to follow without the constant effort. Evidence continues to show that hearing support may reduce cognitive strain and help people stay more engaged in daily life.²⁴⁵
People often notice a rise in confidence and connection when listening becomes comfortable again. Lakeside Hearing is led by Doctors of Audiology who guide the process with clarity and care. You can try today’s hearing technology with no pressure and no commitment, and you can explore how it feels in your real life.
This is a gentle way to begin, and you set the pace.
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING:
- Price match available on brands we are able to program in our clinic: Oticon, Phonak, Signia, Widex, Unitron, Bernafon, Resound, or Starkey.
- They offer a two-week hearing aid trial at no cost, with no obligation to purchase. Before starting the trial, a full diagnostic hearing assessment is required. This appointment costs $100 and is conducted by one of our audiologists. It provides a clear and detailed understanding of your hearing health, including the type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss. This level of testing allows us to recommend the most appropriate technology for your needs. It ensures your trial is safe, customized, and a true reflection of how today’s hearing aids can support your everyday life.
- Hearing aids are licensed medical devices in Canada. Individual results may vary.
- This visit includes an assessment, conversation about your listening needs, and the option to trial technology. Full details are provided when you book.
REFRENCES
- Amieva et al. — Longitudinal study showing untreated hearing loss linked with faster cognitive decline.
- Cantuaria et al., 2024 — Hearing aid use associated with reduced dementia risk.
- Miller et al., 2024 — Self-reported hearing loss tied to faster cognitive decline.
- ACHIEVE Trial (Lancet, 2023) — Hearing interventions slowed decline in at-risk older adults.
- Oticon BrainHearing™ studies — Evidence for reduced listening effort and better memory retention.
