Hearing Aid Fitting & Programming in Weston, FL

Expert Hearing Aid Services in Weston, FL

At Movac Medical and Hearing Center, Dr. Viviana Martinez provides expert hearing aid fitting and programming services tailored to your unique hearing needs. With over 13 years of experience and access to the latest hearing aid technology, we help patients throughout Weston, Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida reconnect with the sounds that matter most.

Why We Fit Seven Brands, Not One

We work with Phonak, Widex, Oticon, ReSound, Signia, Starkey and Unitron — seven manufacturers, not one, and that changes the outcome more than any single feature does. The right device depends on four things that are yours alone: the shape of your audiogram, the anatomy of your ears, your dexterity, and what you actually need to hear — a teacher in a classroom all day and someone who lives alone and watches television are not solving the same problem.

A clinic tied to a single brand can only recommend that brand. That doesn't make it dishonest; it makes it unable to tell you when something else would serve you better. With seven, the recommendation can come from your audiogram instead of a catalog.

Our Hearing Aid Fitting Process

Every hearing aid fitting begins with a comprehensive hearing evaluation — fitting without an audiogram is programming blind. Dr. Martinez uses advanced diagnostic equipment to assess your hearing and understand your lifestyle needs. Based on these results, we recommend hearing aids that will provide the best outcomes for your specific situation.

What to Expect During Your Fitting

• Physical fitting to ensure comfort and proper placement
• Real ear measurements for precise programming
• ACT Test (Audible Contrast Threshold) for hearing in noise
• Bluetooth connectivity setup with your smartphone
• Training on care, maintenance, and daily use
• Follow-up appointments for adjustments

Real Ear Measurement: Why It Matters

During the fitting, a thin microphone is placed inside your ear canal to measure how much sound is actually reaching your eardrum at each frequency, and the programming is adjusted until it matches what your hearing loss needs. Without this step, a hearing aid runs on the manufacturer's factory settings — calculated for an average ear that isn't yours.

The First Few Weeks Are Strange, and That's Normal

Your brain has gone years without certain sounds and has to relearn them. At first your own voice sounds different, the refrigerator makes a noise you had forgotten, and paper is surprisingly loud. Most people adjust within a few weeks, and that is exactly what the follow-up visits are for: fine-tuning the programming while it happens, not leaving you alone with the device.

Already Wear Hearing Aids?

We repair and reprogram hearing aids fitted elsewhere. If yours has gone silent, four things resolve most cases, in this order: the charge or battery; the wax filter, a consumable part and the most common reason a device seems dead; the mold or dome, checking for a crack or moisture in the tubing — South Florida humidity is hard on this; and the Bluetooth pairing, turned off and back on. If none of that revives it, bring it in.

Insurance and Financing

We accept more than 25 plans, including most Medicare Advantage plans, Florida Medicaid and major commercial plans. Financing is available through CareCredit for qualified patients. Check if your insurance covers this — we verify your benefits for free, before your visit.