Audiologist and Tinnitus Care near Herriman

Good hearing care starts with real testing — not just a quick screening. When Herriman patients come to us, we run a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation that goes well beyond the basic “beep test” many people remember from childhood. Hearing is about more than detecting sound, so we also look at how well you understand speech in situations that resemble everyday life.

For people in Herriman and nearby southern Salt Lake County communities, those real-world situations may be the ones that cause the most frustration — following conversation at a busy restaurant, keeping up at church, hearing clearly at a family gathering, or understanding someone when several people are talking at once.

Our comprehensive evaluation may include several parts. Each one answers a different question about your hearing.

  • Pure-tone audiometry — measures the softest sounds you can hear across different pitches
  • Speech-in-noise testing — measures how well you understand speech when background noise is present
  • Tympanometry — checks how your eardrum and middle ear are functioning
  • Cognitive hearing screening — helps identify whether additional cognitive evaluation may be appropriate

The speech-in-noise piece matters because a quiet hearing test does not always explain what someone experiences in the real world. Some Herriman patients can hear tones reasonably well in a sound booth but still struggle to follow conversation in a busy restaurant, at church, or around a crowded family table.

If your test comes back “normal” but life says otherwise, that mismatch deserves a closer look. We explain several reasons it can happen in our guide on why you still struggle to hear even when your test is normal.

Doug Garrett, HIS, conducting a hearing test with a patient at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in Utah

Why the Drive Is Worth It

Hearing aids are only one part of hearing care. A thorough evaluation can include speech-in-noise testing, verification of hearing aid fittings with probe-microphone measurements, and a treatment plan based on what the testing actually shows. When hearing problems affect communication, balance, or quality of life, better information leads to better treatment decisions.

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Hearing Aids in Herriman: Why Verification Matters

For Herriman patients, choosing a hearing aid is only part of the process. A hearing aid can only perform as well as the fitting behind it. Even a premium device can underperform when its settings are based only on manufacturer defaults or estimates rather than measurements taken in your own ear.

That matters especially when your biggest difficulty is understanding speech in real-world situations — family gatherings, restaurants, church, or other busy environments common in everyday life.

We use Real Ear Measurement with every hearing aid fitting. A small probe microphone is placed in the ear canal while the hearing aid is worn. This allows us to measure the sound reaching your eardrum and compare it with the prescription targets for your hearing loss.

Without that measurement, there is no objective way to know whether the hearing aid is meeting those targets. Research published through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association supports the use of probe-microphone verification as part of evidence-based hearing aid fitting.

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Real Ear Measurement verifies that hearing aids are programmed for your actual ear and hearing loss, not just manufacturer defaults.

The Treatment Plan, Not the Transaction

When you get hearing aids with us, the device is only one part of the treatment plan. Your care includes:

  • Devices selected for your specific hearing loss pattern and lifestyle
  • Real Ear Measurement verification at the fitting
  • Follow-up care included
  • Quarterly servicing to confirm the equipment continues to perform properly
  • Supplies included
  • Hearing rehabilitation to help your brain adapt to amplified sound
  • Options to upgrade as your hearing needs or technology change

We fit hearing aids from Starkey, Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, ReSound, and other major manufacturers. Brand matters, but it is only one part of the decision. The fitting protocol, verification, and follow-up care often make a bigger difference in how well a hearing aid performs in everyday life.

Watch: Why Your Hearing Aid Setting Is Decided Before You Hear a Sound

If you are comparing hearing aids, our guide to the three biggest mistakes people make when buying hearing aids explains what to watch for before making a decision. You can also review hearing aid options and pricing on our hearing aids pillar page.

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Tinnitus Treatment in Herriman

Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds that seem to come from inside the ears or head are commonly described as tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus is only mildly noticeable. For others, it can interfere with sleep, concentration, communication, and quality of life.

Herriman patients do not have to settle for being told to simply “live with it.” Tinnitus deserves a proper evaluation so we can understand what may be contributing to it and determine which treatment options make sense.

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides specialty tinnitus care for patients from Herriman and surrounding southern Salt Lake County communities. Our South Jordan clinic brings that level of care closer to Herriman, while our American Fork clinic continues to provide comprehensive tinnitus evaluation and treatment.

Patient using the Lenire tinnitus treatment system with headphones and tongue-tip stimulation during a treatment session.
Lenire combines calibrated sound through headphones with gentle electrical stimulation to the tongue as part of a structured tinnitus treatment protocol.

Our tinnitus treatment plans are individualized because tinnitus does not have a single cause or a single solution. Depending on your evaluation and symptoms, treatment may include:

  • Lenire bimodal neuromodulation — combines sound with gentle electrical stimulation of the tongue as part of a structured tinnitus treatment program
  • My Tinnitus Therapy — our CBT-based coaching program designed to reduce the distress and emotional reaction associated with tinnitus
  • Sound therapy — customized strategies that may help reduce the contrast between tinnitus and the surrounding sound environment
  • Hearing aid therapy — for patients whose tinnitus occurs alongside hearing loss

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus is Utah’s only provider of Lenire and one of approximately 14 Lenire Preferred Providers in the United States. We are also one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the country.

Tinnitus Needs an Evaluation, Not Guesswork

Tinnitus can be associated with hearing loss and other medical or neurological factors, so treatment should start with a careful evaluation rather than assumptions about the cause. The goal is to understand your hearing, your tinnitus symptoms, and how much the condition is affecting daily life before recommending a treatment plan.

Research published in peer-reviewed literature, including studies available through PubMed Central, supports the use of sound-based and cognitive approaches as part of tinnitus management.

Want to understand your options before scheduling? Start with our tinnitus pillar page or take our quick self-check below.

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Check Your Tinnitus Severity

Answer a few quick questions to see how much tinnitus may be affecting your daily life and which next step may make the most sense.

The Hearing-Brain Connection

Hearing loss affects more than the ears. When sound becomes less clear, the brain has to work harder to fill in missing information and keep up with conversation. Over time, that extra listening effort can make communication more tiring and may contribute to withdrawal from social situations.

Research has also found an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline. A major report published in The Lancet identified hearing loss as an important modifiable risk factor associated with dementia.

That does not mean hearing aids prevent or cure dementia. It does mean that hearing deserves attention as part of healthy aging, especially when changes in hearing begin to affect communication, confidence, or participation in daily life.

At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, our evaluations look beyond whether you can hear a tone in a quiet booth. We also consider how well you understand speech, how much effort listening requires, and whether additional cognitive screening may be appropriate.

For Herriman families helping an aging parent or spouse, that broader approach can be especially helpful. The goal is to understand the whole communication picture instead of treating hearing loss as an isolated ear problem.

We explain more about this relationship in our guide to hearing loss and cognitive health.

Why Herriman Patients Choose Timpanogos Hearing

Herriman families have several options for hearing care, but not every clinic approaches testing, hearing aids, and tinnitus treatment the same way.

At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, we use a medical-model approach built around objective testing, verified fittings, and long-term follow-up care. That means the goal is not simply to fit a device. It is to understand what is happening, measure the results, and adjust the treatment plan as your needs change.

We have been named Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times. That recognition reflects a long-standing commitment to clinical testing, verification, and patient care.

What sets our approach apart includes:

  • Real Ear Measurement with every hearing aid fitting to verify that the devices are meeting prescription targets
  • Speech-in-noise testing to better understand how you function in real-world listening situations
  • Specialty tinnitus care, including Lenire, My Tinnitus Therapy, sound therapy, and hearing aid treatment when appropriate
  • Follow-up care, servicing, and supplies built into the treatment plan
  • Care led by Doctors of Audiology and clinical team focused on long-term hearing health, not hearing aid sales
Timpanogos Hearing and Tinnitus in Utah has been awarded Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times.

For Herriman patients, that level of care is available through our nearby South Jordan clinic and our established American Fork location.

Getting Here from Herriman

Herriman is in the southwest Salt Lake Valley, making our South Jordan clinic the natural location for patients in Herriman and nearby southern Salt Lake County communities. Our American Fork clinic remains another option for patients who prefer that location.

South Jordan

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — South Jordan
10437 S 1300 W, Suite 250
South Jordan, UT 84095
Phone: (801) 441-6838

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Our South Jordan clinic serves patients from Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, and surrounding southern Salt Lake County communities.

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American Fork

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — American Fork
343 S 500 E
American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 763-0724

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Our American Fork clinic provides comprehensive hearing, hearing aid, and tinnitus care for patients who prefer to be seen in Utah County.

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Meet Your South Jordan Care Team

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus was founded by Dr. Layne Garrett in American Fork in 2003 — his hometown, where his grandfather Dr. Guy Richards served as the town doctor. His path to audiology began on an LDS mission to the Deaf in Boston, where he witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of restored communication. Today Dr. Garrett leads the practice as founder and clinical director, setting the standard of care that runs through everything we do.

Dr Levi Lundquist, Au.D
Doug Garret, Hearing Instrument Specialist
Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus

Dr. Levi Lundquist, Au.D., CCC-A, ABAC, CH-TM

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Lundquist grew up in Payson, Utah and discovered his passion for audiology in high school. He earned his Bachelor’s in Communicative Disorders from Utah State University and his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Utah. He is board certified by the American Board of Audiology, holds his Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and is certified in Tinnitus Management — and he treats more tinnitus patients with Lenire than any other tinnitus specialist in Utah. Meet Dr. Lundquist →

Doug Garrett, HIS, CDP

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Doug Garrett has audiology in his DNA. As the son of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus founder Dr. Layne Garrett, Doug grew up inside one of Utah’s most respected hearing care practices — learning early that better hearing isn’t just about turning up the volume.

Doug joined Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in 2022 as an Audiology Assistant, while finishing his education. In 2026 he completed his training to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner to support his patients through every stage of their care journey. Learn more about Doug Garrett, HIS

Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP

Founder & Clinical Director

Dr. Garrett earned his Au.D. from Salus University and spent time at Sonic Innovations training audiologists nationally before founding this practice. He holds board certification from the American Board of Audiology, certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Management, and is one of the few audiologists in Utah certified as a Dementia Practitioner. Under his clinical leadership, Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus has been recognized as Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times and designated one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the United States. Learn more about Dr. Garrett →

Hearing & Tinnitus FAQs for Herriman Residents

How far is it to Timpanogos Hearing and Tinnitus in South Jordan from Herriman?

Our South Jordan clinic is the nearest Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus location for most Herriman residents. It is located at 10437 S 1300 W, Suite 250, in South Jordan. For many Herriman patients, the drive is roughly 15–25 minutes, depending on where you live and current traffic.

What kind of hearing test should I get if I hear well in quiet but struggle in restaurants or crowds?

A standard hearing test measures how softly you can hear tones in a quiet environment, but it does not always show how well you understand speech in background noise. That is why we include speech-in-noise testing when appropriate. It helps us understand the real-world difficulty you may be experiencing in restaurants, church, family gatherings, and other busy environments.

How do I know if my hearing aids are programmed correctly?

The most reliable way to verify a hearing aid fitting is with Real Ear Measurement. A small probe microphone measures the sound reaching your eardrum while you are wearing the hearing aids. We compare those measurements with your prescription targets and make adjustments when needed rather than relying only on manufacturer software or estimates.

What tinnitus treatments are available near Herriman?

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides specialty tinnitus care through our South Jordan clinic near Herriman. Depending on your evaluation, treatment may include Lenire bimodal neuromodulation, My Tinnitus Therapy, sound therapy, or hearing aid treatment when tinnitus occurs alongside hearing loss.

When should an older adult get a hearing test?

A hearing evaluation is worth considering when someone frequently asks others to repeat themselves, turns the television louder, has difficulty following group conversations, or begins avoiding situations where hearing is difficult. A comprehensive evaluation can determine whether hearing loss is present and help identify appropriate next steps.

How much do hearing aids cost near Herriman?

Hearing aid pricing varies based on the technology you need, your hearing loss, your lifestyle, and the level of professional care included with treatment. At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, the cost of hearing aid treatment includes more than the devices themselves. It also includes Real Ear Measurement verification, follow-up care, servicing, and support as your hearing needs change.

If you want a personalized estimate, you can check treatment pricing using our hearing aid price estimator below.

Ready to Schedule

You do not have to keep guessing about your hearing or tinnitus. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify what is happening and give you a clear plan for what to do next.

For Herriman residents, our South Jordan clinic offers comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid care, tinnitus treatment, and follow-up support close to home.

Staff at the front desk in the waiting room at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in South Jordan
The welcoming team at our South Jordan clinic serves patients from Herriman and surrounding southern Salt Lake County communities.

Ready to get answers? Schedule a comprehensive evaluation at our South Jordan clinic.

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More Hearing & Tinnitus Resources for Herriman Patients

Want to learn more before your visit? These guides cover some of the most common questions we hear about hearing aids, tinnitus, hearing testing, and cognitive health.