Ahead of Your Appointment
Your first visit to Oceanside Hearing Clinic is focused entirely on you - your needs, comfort, and hearing goals.
From the warm welcome to your personalized hearing evaluation, we make sure your experience is relaxed, informative, and designed to help you hear your best.
Ahead of Your Appointment
Your first visit to Oceanside Hearing Clinic is focused entirely on you - your needs, comfort, and hearing goals.
From the warm welcome to your personalized hearing evaluation, we make sure your experience is relaxed, informative, and designed to help you hear your best.
Ahead of Your Appointment
Your first visit to Oceanside Hearing Clinic is focused entirely on you - your needs, comfort, and hearing goals.
From the warm welcome to your personalized hearing evaluation, we make sure your experience is relaxed, informative, and designed to help you hear your best.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
At Oceanside Hearing Clinic, your initial appointment is built around care, clarity, and confidence. Here is what you can expect when you arrive:
A Warm Welcome That Feels Like Home
From the moment you step through our doors in Parksville, our friendly team will greet you with kindness and respect. We have created a welcoming environment where you can relax, feel comfortable, and know you are in good hands.
A Conversation That Puts You First
Your clinician will take the time to listen - really listen - to your story, questions, and lifestyle needs. We want to fully understand your goals and hearing challenges so we can recommend solutions that make sense for you.
A Thorough Hearing Check, Made Simple
Using advanced testing equipment, we will evaluate your hearing clearly and accurately. This helps us identify what is happening so we can explain your results in easy-to-understand terms and explore practical next steps.
Clear Guidance, No Pressure
If hearing aids or treatment are recommended, we will walk you through the best options with honesty and care. Our role is to guide, support, and help you choose what feels right for you - never to pressure you into a decision.
Request a Callback
Many of our patients wish they had contacted us a long time prior to the moment they did.
If you are ready to start your hearing journey or would like to schedule an appointment at our Parksville clinic, call us at (250) 905-1000 or complete the form on this page.
Request a Callback
Many of our patients wish they had contacted us a long time prior to the moment they did.
If you are ready to start your hearing journey or would like to schedule an appointment at our Parksville clinic, call us at (250) 905-1000 or complete the form on this page.
Request a Callback
Many of our patients wish they had contacted us a long time prior to the moment they did.
If you are ready to start your hearing journey or would like to schedule an appointment at our Parksville clinic, call us at (250) 905-1000 or complete the form on this page.
FAQs: Questions Before Your Appointment?
We know preparing for your visit can bring up a few questions. Here are some of the most common ones:
Can I bring someone with me to my appointment?
Absolutely! You are welcome to bring a family member or friend for support. Many patients find it helpful to have someone with them to listen and take notes.
Will the hearing test be uncomfortable?
What if it turns out I need hearing aids?
How long should I plan for my first visit?
Do I need to do anything special before coming in?
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
Hearing loss can make social get-togethers an isolating experience. As Shirley recalls, “Everyone around was conversing
Shirley Michaels
Gordon was aware of his hearing challenges but had refrained from seeking treatment.
Gordon Miller
Brett was a seasoned hearing aid wearer when he visited Nanaimo Hearing Clinic.
Brett Kluss
John can’t pinpoint the moment he became concerned about his hearing and suspects “it’s been life-long.” He considers his hearing loss “a determiner in life, though.”
John Townesend
Murray learned he had a hearing loss while “working at the Municipality of North Cowichan when they introduced yearly hearing testing.”
Murray McNab
"Charlie's hearing aids have helped him tremendously when interacting with others. 'I can now converse with friends,' he says.
Charlie Thompson
Chris’s wife was “getting more and more annoyed” with him because he couldn’t hear her.
Chris
“The world kind of dimmed around me, I missed conversations, and I missed jokes. I felt left out,” says Ilse
Ilse Holling
In 2009, when I retired from the marine construction trade, I felt I needed hearing aids. My brother Frank highly recommended Nanaimo Hearing Clinic & Oceanside Hearing Clinic
Stanley Strazza
I first realized something was up with my hearing when my wife kept telling me to “turn down the tv.” I
Mick Howland
About five years ago, I realized something was wrong with my hearing because I was missing out on parts of conversations with friends, and my family often corrected me when I misinterpreted what they'd said.
Dianne Ross
I first realized I might have a hearing challenge when I was always having to get people to repeat themselves, sometimes multiple times.
George Wood
I’ve always had issues with my ears since I was a baby, but I never realized how my bad hearing impacted my life until I was older
Rhian Graham
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Meet Your Team
Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
Meet Your Team
Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
Meet Your Team
Hanan Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Shelagh Merrill
Owner, Hearing Practitioner
Renae Barr
Audiometric Technician
Giselle Rodríguez
Audiologist
Your Brand New Family-Owned and Independent Hearing Care Experts in Parksville
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Your Brand New Family-Owned and Independent Hearing Care Experts in Parksville
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Your Brand New Family-Owned and Independent Hearing Care Experts in Parksville