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The safest and most effective way to reclaim hearing is through the process of ear microsuction. That’s where EarClean comes into the mix.
“We’re a necessity at the moment. We definitely need more practitioners,” owner Natalie Ross said.
Microsuction is a safe and effective method for removing earwax, debris and foreign bodies from the ear canal.
The ear nurse said she had a family member who needed to get her ears cleaned regularly due to wax build-up. “She always finds it hard to find an appointment.”
It was the motivation Natalie needed to kickstart her own business a little under a year ago. “I’ve got a clinic in my house, and I also offer mobile services in areas of the Western Bay. “Having the mobile service is very unique. I’ve just been at a lady’s house who’s had a stroke, leaving her house is difficult at the moment. Receiving a mobile service works perfectly for her,” she said.
It’s the kind of service that helps people who are vulnerable or cannot make it to the clinic, she said.
A future goal is the incorporation of more community accessible clinics and to offer her services in an affordable way. “Maybe for groups of people that find it hard to access healthcare, for whatever reason.”
She has performed clinics at some outdoor markets in Tauranga which were highly successful. She even provided free earwax checks prior to see if treatment was actually needed.
One client left a testimonial on Natalie’s website stating that they experienced severe hearing loss to the point where they thought they would need hearing aids.
“I am forever grateful for going to see Natalie at EarClean who cleaned and removed from my ear canal, a large plug of old ear wax. She has now changed my world. I went from the kids yelling at me to ‘turn down the stereo’ full volume to hearing life in surround sound and can hear the birds singing in the mornings again,” they said.
Natalie noticed that often people didn’t know they had a problem with earwax buildup.
“They don’t know that their hearing’s reduced significantly, [it’s] so gradual.”
The best thing people can do is reach out and book in for an assessment with Natalie.
DETAILS: Book an appointment with Natalie at EarClean online at: www.earclean.co.nz
-By Davidda Hikatangata
