Restoring the sounds of life, laughter, and connection.
Nizha Ford has over 17 years of experience in the Audiology field. We specialize in the compassionate diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders for both adults and children.
We have helped countless families with improving their quality of life. Please don't hesitate to take our free online test, or give us a call.
What is an Audiologist?
An audiologist is a licensed hearing health care professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. You can think of an audiologist primarily as a “hearing doctor.”
We have helped countless families with improving their quality of life.
| Clinical Consideration | Qualified Audiologist (Nizha Theresa Ford) | Retail Hearing Aid Dispenser / Store |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Degrees | 4-year professional B. Communication Pathology (UP) & Masters degree in Audiology | Short certificate or commercial retail sales training |
| Medical Diagnostic Scope | Comprehensive diagnosis of sensorineural, conductive, neural hearing pathologies & eardrum health | Basic screening limited to selling specific brand devices |
| Balance & Vertigo Disorders | Licensed to diagnose and manage vestibular conditions, dizziness, and BPPV | Not qualified or licensed for vestibular or balance disorders |
| Pediatric Care | Full pediatric assessments, auditory processing, and infant hearing evaluations | Generally restricted to simple adult hearing aids |
| Ethics & Standard of Care | Patient-first medical care, independent acoustic verification (REM), HPCSA registered | Commercial sales quotas and single-brand product push |
About Us
Founded with a passion for compassionate auditory healthcare, Lowveld Hearing Centre has been serving White River and the wider Mpumalanga community since 2011.
Nizha Theresa Ford
Audiologist Nizha completed her B. Communication Pathology degree at the University of Pretoria in 2007. She worked in the government sector at Mapulaneng Hospital in Bushbuckridge and Rob Ferreira Hospital in Nelspruit from 2008-2010.
Following her practice in the hospital setting, she worked in the corporate sector for Widex South Africa, she received training in Copenhagen, Denmark on their products and her role included being a sales representative as well as offering Audiological training to Audiologists in private practice across the country.
She then found an opportunity to join the private sector with the inception of Lowveld Hearing Centre in White River in 2011. Since 2012 she has been the owner and primary Audiologist at Lowveld Hearing Centre, where her focus has been on assisting those with hearing difficulties, auditory processing difficulties, as well as tinnitus management and noise protection (industrial and recreational).
In 2014 she completed her Masters degree in Audiology. Nizha takes pride in being able to offer her patients the latest technology available from most European hearing aid suppliers, she is passionate about the elderly and providing the best Audiological services to her community.
Libby Eybers
Receptionist Libby has been a resident of White River for over 20 years. She is well known in the community due to her friendly and bubbly personality.
She enjoys working in this industry since, “it is rewarding and she feels as though she is giving back”. She is a true people’s person and always goes the extra mile for everyone.
Our Offices
Our offices are now located at our tranquil premises in White River:
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Open in Google Maps →Step-free ground level access with dedicated parking directly outside our consulting rooms.
Our Services & Hearing Devices
Providing individualized hearing solutions, diagnostic evaluations, and continuous support across White River and Mpumalanga.
Hearing Screenings
Rapid, non-invasive pure-tone frequency assessments to determine if your auditory thresholds fall within healthy ranges.
- Rapid baseline tone checks
- Pediatric & adult screening
- Occupational noise monitoring
Complete Hearing Diagnostics
In-depth sound booth assessments performed by Audiologist Nizha Theresa Ford to pinpoint conductive, sensorineural, and mixed losses.
- Air & bone conduction testing
- Speech reception threshold & discrimination
- Tympanometry & acoustic reflexes
Wide range of hearing Devices
Prescription digital hearing instruments from premier European manufacturers, customized to your auditory prescription.
- Discreet invisible (IIC) & receiver-in-canal (RIC)
- Direct Bluetooth streaming to smartphones
- Lithium-ion all-day rechargeable batteries
Maintainence of hearing devices
Professional ultrasonic cleaning, reprogramming, moisture evacuation, and warranty repairs to ensure lifelong clarity.
- Deep acoustic vacuum & wax filter replacements
- Real-Ear Measurement (REM) re-verification
- Firmware updates & fine-tuning
Hearing Devices and Accessories
Dedicated accessories engineered to elevate conversations in noise, television streaming, and recreational ear protection.
• Wireless companion microphones
• Musician flat-attenuation filters
We are the proud suppliers of all well known hearing aids, including but not limited to:
Because we are an independent audiology practice, Nizha Ford selects the acoustic solution tailored to your ear geometry and budget:
Signs That You Should Get Your Hearing Tested
Click cards to mark any signs you experience. If you relate to even 1 or 2 signs, a clinical hearing assessment is recommended.
1. People seem to be mumbling
Have you noticed that people in your life are mumbling more? When you have hearing loss, it limits your ability to hear certain sounds. This means that rather than hearing complete words and sentences, you may hear a muddling of incomplete noises.
2. You can’t hear in restaurants
Is it hard for you to follow conversations when you eat in restaurants? When you suffer from hearing loss, background noises, such as clanking dishes and other conversations, tend to make it extremely difficult to focus on an individual voice and to hold a conversation.
3. You avoid social gatherings
Difficulty hearing in certain settings or situations may make you tend to avoid them. This is actually common in people with untreated hearing loss. Parties or social gatherings become less fun when it’s a struggle to follow conversations.
4. Conversations are exhausting
If you find yourself exhausted after conversations, it may be because you have hearing loss. When you have trouble hearing, it takes a greater cognitive effort to hear. This can leave you feeling mentally fatigued.
5. You can’t hear on the telephone
Is it harder to hear on the phone? Do you find that you want to use the highest volume on your cell phone? Phone conversations - particularly on our mobile devices - can be tricky for all of us.
6. Television is a struggle
When your hearing worsens, it can be hard to enjoy television or movies the way you used to. You may find that dialogue is difficult to make out, while background noises or commercials are intolerably loud.
7. You can’t hear your grandchildren
Hearing a grandchild’s first words and everything they have to say thereafter is one of life’s greatest gifts. But for people with hearing loss, the sound of children’s voices can be the most difficult to hear.
8. Your relationships are strained
Not hearing at your best can be frustrating—both for yourself as well as your family and friends. It can leave your loved ones feeling annoyed by the need to repeat themselves, or they may feel ignored.
9. Your ears feel clogged
Hearing loss can feel like clogged ears. Noises are muffled and unclear. If you’ve been examined by a doctor and there’s no evidence of a blockage or infection, it could be hearing loss.
10. You’re not yourself
You may be feeling down, distracted or bored in conversations. Maybe you’re even experiencing difficulty balancing, or you’re falling more. Perhaps you’ve stopped socializing as much.
Free Online Hearing Test
Take this calibrated 3-minute screening to check your pure tone frequency response and everyday clarity.
Before you begin:
- Put on headphones or ensure you are in a quiet room.
- Set your computer or phone volume to a comfortable speaking level.
- Click below to test a reference 1,000 Hz tone.
We have helped countless families with improving their quality of life.
Stories from patients across White River, Nelspruit, and Mbombela reconnecting with loved ones.
"After struggling for three years to hear my grandkids around the dinner table, Nizha changed everything. Her patient, clinical approach made me feel heard, and the difference in my quality of life is immeasurable."
"Nizha Ford has a rare gift with children. She diagnosed my 6-year-old son's mild conductive hearing issue after three other clinics dismissed his speech struggles. Within months of her care, he caught up at school."
"My severe dizziness and vertigo made me afraid to drive or walk alone. Nizha diagnosed my BPPV in one session, treated it on the spot, and gave me my independence back. She is truly a hearing doctor."
Contact Us
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Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
Plot 567 Fordlands, Coolmore Road (opposite the Plantsman), White River 1240
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PAIA Compliance
Private bodies are required to publish a PAIA Manual on their website and make it available at their offices. This manual should provide information on how to request access to records, the fees associated with such requests, and the dispute resolution process.
Form 02: Request for access to record
Prescribed request form under Section 53(1) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act for requesting access to records.
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Official notification form regarding request approval, denial reasons, and applicable statutory fees prescribed by regulation.
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Prescribed procedure and documentation for lodging an appeal against decisions taken regarding access to records under PAIA.
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