Hoffman Audiology Inc. Ballito

Hoffman Audiology Inc. Ballito Precision hearing, personalised care.

02/08/2026

Dizziness or imbalance accompanied by slurred speech, numbness, weakness, shuffling feet, or debilitating headaches is cause for concern.

These symptoms may point to central vertigo, where the brain areas responsible for balance are involved.

A comprehensive assessment can help identify whether the cause is central and guide the next steps with a neurologist and the wider medical team.

29/07/2026

Hearing care should never have to wait because of what your medical aid covers or because you do not have medical aid at all.

That is exactly why we have partnered with . Pay in three instalments, interest-free, or choose a more affordable repayment term of up to 18 months if you need more time.

Want to know more about how this could work for you? Get in touch, and we will talk you through the whole process. Or you can check for pre-approval by SMSing your SA ID Number*Gross Monthly Income to 45105.

For more info, visit www.mediwallet.co.za. SMS costs R1.50. Ts&Cs apply.

27/07/2026

If you experience a full or heavy feeling in one or both ears, debilitating tinnitus and episodes of vertigo, it could be Ménière's disease.

Because the condition can affect hearing and balance over many years, it often requires ongoing management from both an audiologist and ENT.

Medication may help control the vertigo and nausea, while dietary changes, particularly closely managing sodium intake, can also form an important part of treatment.

This week we celebrated two birthdays at Hoffman Audiology.Andrea and Thando are two of the people who make this practic...
24/07/2026

This week we celebrated two birthdays at Hoffman Audiology.

Andrea and Thando are two of the people who make this practice feel like home, for our patients and for each other.

Andrea holds the accounts and admin side together, steady work that keeps everything moving even when nobody's watching.

Thando, our receptionist, is often the first face our patients see. Welcoming them in, she helps with appointments, repairs, cleans and checks along the way.

We are lucky to have you both.

Happy birthday, Andrea and Thando. Here's to another year of you brightening our days.

📍 Durban and Ballito

Knowing there are different types of vertigo is the first step.We use a range of specialised tests that look at how diff...
23/07/2026

Knowing there are different types of vertigo is the first step.

We use a range of specialised tests that look at how different parts of your balance system are working. This helps us either rule out or confirm the likely cause and guide you on what comes next.

↳ For most conditions, that means vestibular rehabilitation here with us.
↳ For some, like vestibular paroxysmia, the right path involves a neurologist and medication.
↳ For others, like PPPD, where fear of another episode ends up keeping the dizziness going, counselling alongside what we do here often makes the real difference.

Either way, we guide you through it.

Save this for later, or chat with our team if you have been feeling any of these symptoms. No one should have to just live with this.

22/07/2026

If the spinning is severe, constant and lasts for days ➡️ it could be vestibular neuritis (or labyrinthitis if hearing loss is also present).

These conditions can cause relentless vertigo, vomiting and difficulty standing or walking, and need proper assessment and medical treatment.

Even after the worst spinning settles, balance symptoms can linger and flare when you are stressed, run down, or not sleeping well.

This is not one to ignore.

21/07/2026

Does the room spin when you roll over? That's often BPPV.

The right fix depends on which ear and canal are involved. Please get assessed before trying anything at home.

Five everyday hazards that could raise fall risks at home → plus the one most people forget about entirely. Save this an...
16/07/2026

Five everyday hazards that could raise fall risks at home → plus the one most people forget about entirely.

Save this and have a look around your own place.

15/07/2026

Vertigo is one word. It is not one experience.

↪ BPPV brings a short, sharp spin when you change head position.
↪ Vestibular neuritis brings spinning that will not let up for days.
↪ Ménière's comes in episodes, with ear fullness and ringing alongside the vertigo.
↪ And central vertigo, when other neurological symptoms are present, is a different conversation that needs prompt attention.

Four causes. Four different paths forward. None of them are something you should have to simply live with.

If any of this sounds like what you have been experiencing, come and speak to our vestibular team. We want to help you make sense of what is going on.

Chat with Dr Kara or Cait, link in bio.

Your balance is a team effort.Your eyes, inner ears, joints, and muscles all send information to your brain to help keep...
09/07/2026

Your balance is a team effort.

Your eyes, inner ears, joints, and muscles all send information to your brain to help keep you steady.

Most of the time, you do not even think about it. But when one system starts to struggle, your brain has to work harder to make sense of it all.

That can show up as dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, or feeling like you might fall.

A comprehensive balance assessment helps us look at the full picture, so we can better understand what your body is trying to tell you.

Book your balance assessment in Durban or Ballito today.

Address

Unit 5, Sanhall Office Park, Kirsty Close, Ballito
Ballitoville
4420

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 - 15:30

Telephone

+27325861179

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