Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Specialists Near Payson, Utah
If you live in Payson and are struggling with hearing loss, tinnitus, or conversations in background noise, our Spanish Fork clinic is just 8 minutes north on US-89.
Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides specialty hearing and tinnitus care for Payson, Salem, Santaquin, Woodland Hills, Elk Ridge, and the surrounding Nebo corridor.
This isn’t a hearing aid store. It’s a specialty hearing and tinnitus practice built on objective testing, verification, and individualized treatment plans.
Nearly 4,800 Payson residents are over age 45, the stage when hearing difficulty often becomes more noticeable. Many people wait years before getting help, but a more complete evaluation can help identify what is actually happening and which treatment options make sense.
Nearly 4,800 Payson residents are over age 45, the stage when hearing difficulty often becomes more noticeable. Many people wait years before getting help, but a more complete evaluation can help identify what is actually happening and which treatment options make sense.
Hearing Care for Payson Residents
Many Payson residents work in manufacturing, agriculture, retail, schools, healthcare, construction, and other settings where hearing strain can build gradually over time. Noise exposure is one part of the picture, but so are age, family history, tinnitus, and the extra effort it takes to follow conversations in background noise.
The problem isn’t awareness — it’s access to the right kind of evaluation.
A basic hearing test usually checks whether you can detect tones in a quiet booth. That gives us useful information, but it does not always explain what you experience in daily life.
At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, our evaluations go further. We test how well you understand speech when background noise is present. We look for patterns that help explain why restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, or church services may feel harder than they used to. We also identify hearing difficulties that a simple screening can miss.
confirms that untreated hearing loss is connected with increased cognitive strain and measurable long-term health risks. For Payson residents who are noticing changes in hearing, early evaluation is not about rushing into hearing aids. It is about understanding what is happening and choosing the right next step.
Our Spanish Fork clinic serves Payson, Salem, Woodland Hills, Elk Ridge, Santaquin, and the surrounding Nebo corridor. The 8-minute drive gives you access to specialty hearing and tinnitus care without needing to travel farther north into Provo or Orem.
Not sure whether your hearing changes are worth checking? Start with a quick self-check, then schedule a full evaluation if the results suggest a closer look.
Hearing Aids Near Payson: Why Verification Matters
Here’s a statistic that should concern you: studies show that many hearing aids are not programmed as accurately as they should be. The devices may work fine. The technology may be sound. But if the fitting is not verified, there is no objective way to know whether the prescription actually matches what your ears need.
Real Ear Measurement is included on every hearing aid fitting at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus. Not on request. Not as an upsell. On every patient, every time.
Real Ear Measurement uses a tiny probe microphone placed in your ear canal alongside the hearing aid. This lets us measure what the device is actually delivering at your eardrum. Then we adjust the programming until the output matches evidence-based targets for your hearing loss.
Without this step, a fitting is partly guesswork.
What This Means for Payson Patients
Many people come to us after trying hearing aids somewhere else and feeling disappointed. Voices may sound sharp, background noise may feel overwhelming, or speech may still seem unclear even though the hearing aids are “working.”
When that happens, the issue is not always the hearing aid itself. Often, the problem is the fitting.
For Payson patients, the 8-minute drive to our Spanish Fork clinic gives you access to verified hearing aid fittings, careful follow-up care, and a provider who will explain what is being adjusted and why.
We work with hearing aids from Starkey, Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, ReSound, and other major manufacturers. The brand matters less than the process. The right technology should be selected for your hearing needs, your listening environments, and your goals — then verified so we know it is doing what it is supposed to do.
Watch Dr. Garrett explain why hearing aid verification matters and what patients should know before choosing a provider.
Tinnitus Treatment Near Payson, UT
That ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears is not something you just have to “live with.” For too long, people with tinnitus have been told there is nothing that can be done. That advice is outdated.
Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides specialty tinnitus evaluation and treatment for Payson residents from our Spanish Fork clinic, about 8 minutes away.
We are one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the United States. We are also Utah’s only provider of Lenire, a bimodal neuromodulation treatment designed to help retrain how the brain responds to tinnitus signals.
Why Tinnitus Treatment Requires Specialty Care
Tinnitus is not a disease by itself. It is a symptom with many possible contributing factors, including noise exposure, hearing loss, stress, medication effects, jaw tension, sleep disruption, and other health patterns.
A proper tinnitus evaluation looks for the factors that are most relevant to your situation. That is very different from being handed a sound app, a generic masking device, or advice to “just ignore it.”
Our tinnitus program may include:
- A comprehensive tinnitus evaluation separate from a standard hearing test
- Lenire bimodal neuromodulation when clinically appropriate
- My Tinnitus Therapy, our proprietary CBT-based coaching program for tinnitus distress
- Sound therapy customized to your tinnitus pattern
- Hearing aid therapy when untreated hearing loss is contributing
Many Payson patients come to us after months or years of trying supplements, sound apps, or generic masking strategies without meaningful relief. Specialty care starts by identifying what is driving your tinnitus experience, then building a treatment plan around that information.
Watch Dr. Garrett explain why tinnitus treatment should start with a proper evaluation, not guesswork.
The Hearing-Brain Connection
Hearing loss is not just an ear problem. When the brain receives less clear sound, it has to work harder to fill in the gaps. That extra listening effort can make conversations feel tiring, especially in restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, or church services.
Over time, many people start avoiding the situations that feel hardest. That can lead to less conversation, more frustration, and more social withdrawal.
At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, we take the hearing-brain connection seriously. Our evaluations look beyond the audiogram to understand how hearing changes are affecting real communication, listening effort, and daily life.
Why This Matters for Payson Patients
This does not mean hearing treatment is a cure or guaranteed prevention for cognitive decline. It means better hearing care can reduce unnecessary listening effort, improve communication access, and support a more connected daily life.
For Payson residents approaching retirement or noticing changes in communication, the goal is not to sell a device. The goal is to understand what your brain is working so hard to compensate for — and whether treatment can make listening easier.
Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus was founded by Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., a Certified Dementia Practitioner who serves on the State of Utah Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Council. His clinical leadership shapes the hearing-brain protocols used across the practice, including at our Spanish Fork clinic.
At the Spanish Fork location, most Payson patients work directly with Jessica Nelson, BC-HIS, CDP. Jessica leads patient care at that clinic and follows the same evidence-based approach to hearing evaluation, hearing aid verification, tinnitus support, and cognitive hearing health.
Why Payson Patients Choose Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus
Payson residents have options for hearing care. You could visit a retail hearing aid store, schedule a basic hearing screening, order devices online, or drive farther north for specialty care.
Our Spanish Fork clinic gives Payson patients a closer option with a different kind of process: objective testing, verified hearing aid fittings, specialty tinnitus care, and providers who take the time to explain what is happening.
What Makes This Practice Different
Real Ear Measurement
The verification step that confirms your hearing aids are programmed for your ears.
Preferred Lenire Provider
One of 14 Preferred Lenire Providers Nationwide
Specialty Tinnitus Care
Evaluation, sound therapy, Lenire when appropriate, and My Tinnitus Therapy.
Cognitive Hearing Health Focus
Care shaped by protocols that consider listening effort, communication, and brain health.
8 Minutes from Payson
Specialty hearing and tinnitus care nearby at our Spanish Fork clinic.
Is This Right for You?
Payson patients often come to us when:
- They have tried hearing aids before and felt disappointed — the devices sounded sharp, unclear, too loud, or not helpful enough.
- Tinnitus is affecting sleep, focus, or emotional wellbeing — and they have been told to “just live with it.”
- They want verification, not guesswork — objective evidence that their hearing aids are programmed appropriately.
- Family members are noticing communication changes — especially in restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, or church services.
- They want a provider who looks beyond the device — including hearing clarity, tinnitus, listening effort, and long-term communication health.
If one of these sounds familiar, the next step is a complete hearing or tinnitus evaluation at the Spanish Fork clinic.
Getting Here from Payson
Our Spanish Fork clinic is the closest Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus location for Payson residents. The drive takes about 8 minutes via US-89 North, with easy access near the Spanish Fork Hospital area.
Spanish Fork Clinic
Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — Spanish Fork
642 E Kirby Lane, Suite 102
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-7210
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Directions from Payson:
Head north on US-89 through Spanish Fork. Turn east on Kirby Lane near the Spanish Fork Hospital. The clinic is located in the professional building at 642 E Kirby Lane, Suite 102.
Our Spanish Fork clinic is about 8 minutes from downtown Payson via US-89.
You’ll find our Spanish Fork clinic in the professional building at 642 E Kirby Lane, Suite 102, near the Spanish Fork Hospital area. Patients coming from Payson usually take US-89 north through Spanish Fork, then turn east on Kirby Lane.
The clinic is designed to feel calm and easy to navigate, whether you are coming in for a hearing evaluation, hearing aid fitting, tinnitus consultation, or follow-up care.
Also Serving Payson from American Fork
Our American Fork clinic offers the same comprehensive hearing and tinnitus services for patients who work, travel, or have family in northern Utah County. For most Payson residents, Spanish Fork is the closer location, but American Fork may be convenient if your schedule regularly takes you north.
Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — American Fork
343 S 500 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 763-0724
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet Your Spanish Fork 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. 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 →
Jessica Nelson, Director of Treatment, BC-HIS, CDP
Director of Treatment at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus
Jessica Nelson has devoted more than 15 years to helping patients reconnect with the people and moments that matter most. As a board-certified hearing instrument specialist (BC-HIS) and the Director of Treatment at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, she brings a powerful blend of deep technical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care.
In her clinical role, Jessica specializes in designing comprehensive treatment plans that prioritize long-term clarity, comfort, and cognitive support. She oversees fitting protocols, verification standards, and ongoing patient follow-up across both the American Fork and Spanish Fork clinics, ensuring each patient receives the highest level of care. Learn More about Jessica Nelson.
Payson Hearing & Tinnitus FAQs
No referral is required. You can schedule directly with our office. If your primary care physician or ENT recommends you see us, we are happy to coordinate care with them.
Standard hearing tests measure your ability to detect tones in a quiet room. They do not always show how well you understand speech in background noise. Many people who pass a basic screening still struggle in restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, or church services. Our evaluations include speech-in-noise testing when appropriate.
Coverage varies by plan. Some Utah insurance plans include hearing aid benefits, while others do not. We can verify your specific coverage and explain estimated out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.
Your first visit is designed to give you clear answers. We review your hearing concerns, complete appropriate testing, discuss what the results mean, and explain your treatment options without pressure
Watch: What to Expect at Your First Hearing Evaluation
Ready for Clearer Answers About Your Hearing or Tinnitus?
If hearing loss or tinnitus is affecting your daily life, the next step is a proper evaluation — not another quick screening that leaves you guessing.
Schedule a comprehensive hearing or tinnitus evaluation at our Spanish Fork clinic, about 8 minutes from Payson.
For referring physicians: We welcome referrals from primary care providers, ENTs, and specialists throughout the Payson and Nebo corridor area.
Your 5‐Star Rated & Audiologist In American & Spanish Fork, UT
Our Locations
343 S 500 E
American Fork, UT 84003
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 6pm, Friday: 8am – 12pm
642 Kirby Ln, Suite 102
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm, Friday: 8am – 12pm
10437 S 1300 W #250
South Jordan, UT 84095
Opening September 1, 2026
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm, Friday: 8am – 12pm
