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Sonette Maritz Audiologists

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Sonette Maritz Audiologists

Diagnostic & industrial hearing tests and hearing aids by Audiologist. Hearing aids are also program

Welcome to Sonette Maritz Audiologists

We have two well established practices, one in Kempton Park, and the other one in Alberton. We supply, fit and assist with repairs on different makes and models of hearing aids to ensure the best possible solution for your specific hearing problem. Of all our senses we are inclined to take our hearing for granted. Sometimes hearing loss can develop over several years, and therefore most people are not aware of the extent of their hearing loss until family or friends bring it to their attention. Hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person with the hearing loss, but it affects everyone who interacts with them too. Mission Statement
My mission is to create a positive patient experience. I am committed to guide patients through a process of improving their quality of life through warm, caring and professional service. I am dedicated to deliver the most accurate hearing assessment possible, and to provide the most appropriate and effective treatment available, while using state of the art technology and equipment. I will do everything in my power to support my patient’s well-being, dignity and independence.

03/03/2026

World Hearing Day - Prioritize your hearing health!🎧

Today is World Hearing Day, a reminder that your hearing health matters!💛

Whether you're experiencing subtle changes in your hearing or simply want to stay proactive, regular hearing check-ups are key.

Hearing loss can impact more than just sound - it effects communication, relationships, and even brain health. Don't wait for the signs to become obvious - early intervention makes a world of difference.

Protect your hearing - book a hearing test today!

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

27/02/2026

As February comes to a close, it’s a gentle reminder that hearing is about so much more than sound.
It’s about independence, confidence, and staying connected to the life you’ve built.

Hearing well allows you to:
👂 Take part in conversations without strain
💬 Stay present with family, friends, and the moments that matter
🚶‍♂️ Move through the world with confidence and dignity
🧠 Preserve energy for living, not just listening

Ageing with dignity means choosing care that sees the whole person, not just test results.
Care that listens, adapts, and supports you as life changes.

💡 When hearing is supported, life feels lighter, clearer, and more connected.
That’s what living fully sounds like.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

25/02/2026

This experience is far more common than most people realize.
Many adults struggle not because they can’t hear sounds, but because their brain is working harder to process speech, especially in busy environments.

Here’s what’s really happening:
🧠 Speech-in-noise difficulty = separating voices from background sound takes more effort
⚡ Increased cognitive load = your brain fills in gaps and guesses missing words
😮‍💨 Listening fatigue = conversations leave you tired instead of connected
⏳ Processing changes over time = hearing and understanding don’t always decline at the same pace

That’s why a simple “pass or fail” hearing test doesn’t always tell the full story.
Hearing challenges can exist even when results look normal and that frustration often delays people from seeking help.

💡 Awareness is the turning point.
When you understand why listening feels harder, you can take steps that reduce effort, restore confidence, and make conversations enjoyable again.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

23/02/2026

🧠 Hearing & Brain Health: Why Listening Takes Energy as We Age 🧠

Hearing isn’t just something your ears do, it’s something your brain works hard to manage.

When hearing changes, the brain has to fill in gaps, guess missing words, and work overtime just to keep up.

Over time, that extra effort can show up as:
• Mental fatigue after conversations
• Difficulty focusing in noisy spaces
• Feeling “drained” by social situations
• Slower processing and reduced clarity

This is known as listening effort, and it places added load on the brain, especially as we age.

💡 Supporting hearing reduces that load. When sound is clearer and easier to process, the brain can focus on meaning, memory, and connection instead of constant problem-solving.

That’s why hearing care is brain care.
It supports energy, focus, confidence, and participation in everyday life.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

20/02/2026

Most people think the hearing test is the finish line.
At iCAN, it’s the starting point.

Because hearing doesn’t stay the same and neither does life.
As we age, listening needs change. Health becomes more complex. Environments get noisier. Conversations require more effort.
That’s why hearing care can’t be a once-off moment.

At iCAN, independent audiologists partner with you over time to:
🧠 Support how your brain processes sound as it changes
💬 Provide education and counselling so you understand what you’re experiencing
🎯 Adjust and refine care as your listening environments, health, and priorities evolve

This ongoing support helps reduce listening effort, protect independence, and build confidence, not just today, but for the years ahead.

Hearing care isn’t about devices.
It’s about coping well, staying connected, and continuing to live fully as life changes.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

18/02/2026

👂 Diabetes Can Show Up in Your Ears First

Most people know that diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, and heart, but fewer realize it can also impact hearing.

Why?
Healthy hearing depends on tiny blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear.
Over time, elevated blood sugar levels can affect circulation and nerve health, making these delicate structures more vulnerable.

Early signs may include:
• Difficulty following conversations, especially in noise
• Sounds feeling muffled or unclear
• Increased listening fatigue
• Subtle changes that are easy to dismiss

💡 Hearing changes linked to diabetes are often gradual, which is why they’re frequently overlooked. Regular hearing tests can help identify changes early and support better long-term outcomes.

Hearing health is part of whole-body health. When you care for one, you support the other.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

16/02/2026

Did you know? Many hearing aids are water-resistant, not waterproof.
That means they can handle light moisture but not swimming, showering, or full submersion.

Here are a few other common misconceptions worth clearing up:
❌ “They’re fine in the shower.” Steam and water can still cause damage.
❌ “Sweat can’t hurt them.” Salt and moisture can affect performance over time.
❌ “Rain won’t be a problem.” Brief exposure is okay, drying and care really matters here.
❌ “If they still work, they’re fine.” Moisture damage can be gradual and show up later.

💡 What helps?
✔️ Removing devices before bathing or swimming
✔️ Using a drying kit or dehumidifier
✔️ Regular checks and maintenance with your audiologist or acoustician

Understanding how your hearing aids really work helps them work better, for longer.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

14/02/2026

💛 Love lives in the small moments.

The shared laughs.
The quiet check-ins.
The conversations that make us feel truly seen and understood.

When hearing becomes effortful, those moments can feel harder to reach.
Conversations take more energy.
Misunderstandings happen more easily.
Connection can quietly feel strained, not from a lack of love, but because listening has become harder.

Supporting hearing can gently strengthen relationships by allowing:
💬 Easier, more relaxed conversations
💛 Less frustration and more patience
🤝 Deeper presence and emotional connection

When listening feels easier, love has more room to flow, through laughter, closeness, and shared moments that matter.

This Valentine’s Day, caring for your hearing is a meaningful way to care for the relationships you cherish most.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

12/02/2026

That ringing in your ears isn’t actually coming from your ears at all.
It’s coming from your brain.

When the brain stops receiving the sound input it expects (often due to subtle hearing changes), it doesn’t stay quiet. Instead, it creates its own sound to fill the gap ➡️ That’s tinnitus.

Your brain is doing what it does best, adapting.
The goal of tinnitus care isn’t silence.
It’s teaching the brain that the sound is not a threat, so it can fade into the background of life again.

💡 This is why counselling, sound strategies, and auditory training can be life-changing they work with the brain, not against it.

Tinnitus isn’t a sign that your ears are failing. It’s a signal that your brain is asking for support.

If tinnitus has been stealing your focus or peace, speak to our for and learn how understanding changes everything.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:
Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002
Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

09/02/2026

Hearing changes don’t usually announce themselves with silence.
They arrive quietly in moments you start working harder to keep up.

You might notice it as:
🧠 Feeling exhausted after conversations
👥 Struggling to follow group discussions
💬 “I can hear people talking, I just can’t understand them”
📺 Turning subtitles on more often than before

This isn’t about paying attention harder.
It’s about your brain working overtime to fill in missing sound.

When hearing changes are picked up early, adapting feels easier, with less strain, less fatigue, and more confidence in everyday conversations.

💡 Early checks don’t mean something is “wrong.”
They mean you’re giving your brain the support it needs to keep listening comfortably.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

06/02/2026

👂 Why Hearing Care Requires More Than a Screening 👂

“I passed my hearing test, so why am I still struggling?”

It’s a question many people ask and it highlights an important truth: Hearing difficulty isn’t always about how soft a sound is.

You can hear tones clearly and still struggle with:
🔊 Following conversations in noisy places
💬 Keeping up when more than one person is speaking
🧠 Feeling mentally drained after social interactions
⏱️ Processing speech quickly and confidently

That’s because hearing is more than your ears, it’s how your brain makes sense of sound in real life.

Independent audiologists don’t stop at pass-or-fail results.
Time is spent understanding how you listen, where you struggle, and what environments matter most to you.

The focus is on:
✔️ Listening effort, not just volume
✔️ Clarity, not guesswork
✔️ Confidence, not compensation
✔️ Ongoing monitoring and support and not a once-off appointment

💡 Because meaningful hearing care looks at the whole listening experience, not just the test result.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

04/02/2026

💙 Hearing & Balance During Cancer Treatment 💙

For many, cancer treatment is a journey of strength, resilience, and healing.
While the focus is rightly on recovery, there’s another part of wellbeing that’s often overlooked: hearing and balance.

💡 Before starting certain treatments, including chemotherapy, it’s worth discussing with your oncologist whether a baseline hearing test is appropriate.
This creates a clear reference point and helps monitor any changes along the way.

During or after treatment, changes can be subtle at first, such as:
• Conversations feeling more effortful
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Increased listening fatigue

These effects don’t take away from the success of treatment but they do deserve attention.
Hearing and balance play a vital role in confidence, safety, communication, and quality of life during recovery and beyond.

✨ A hearing assessment can be a gentle, proactive step in caring for your whole wellbeing, supporting connection, independence, and peace of mind as you move forward.

📞For more information contact any of our two practices:

Kempton Park: 011 972 8480/1 - 073 021 3439
Mossel Bay: 044 001 1850 - 067 552 1002

Or visit our website at www.maritzaudiology.co.za

Address

241 Monument Road, Glen Marais
Kempton Park
1619

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Website

http://www.maritzaudiology.co.za/

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