Denise Aquilina
Audiologist and Registered Nurse

Your hearing, in caring hands.

From tailored individual care in our clinic to on-site occupational hearing screening, we are committed to protecting, restoring, and enhancing your hearing through every stage of life.

  • MSc Audiology
  • Registered Nurse, CPCM Reg. No. 23
  • Member, Malta Association of Audiologists
Denise Aquilina, audiologist

For you and your family

Clinic services

Denise carrying out a hearing test with an older woman wearing headphones Denise checking a smiling young boy's ears Denise taking an ear impression for a custom ear mould, with hearing aids on the desk

Adult hearing assessment

A comprehensive, painless evaluation designed to give you a picture of your hearing health.

What your assessment includes

  1. Medical history and consultation. We begin by discussing your lifestyle, any symptoms you've noticed (like ringing or difficulty hearing in noise), and your overall health.
  2. Ear canal examination (otoscopy). We use a special light to inspect your ear canals and eardrums to check for wax buildup or blockages.
  3. Middle ear check (tympanometry). A quick, painless pressure check to assess how well your eardrum moves and ensure your middle ear is healthy.
  4. Diagnostic hearing test (pure-tone audiometry). Listening to a series of tones through headphones to measure the quietest sounds you can hear across different pitches.
  5. Review and consultation. We explain your results clearly using an audiogram and discuss personalised recommendations or next steps together.

Children's hearing assessment

We make hearing checks fun, gentle, and stress-free! Whether you've noticed subtle changes in your child's listening, school focus, or speech development, our paediatric assessments are tailored specifically for young minds.

What to expect

  • Fun, interactive hearing games to accurately test hearing levels.
  • Quick middle ear check (tympanometry) to test for middle ear fluid or pressure changes (common in school-age children).
  • Clear parent consultation. We sit down with you to explain the results in plain language and answer all your questions.

Hearing aid fitting

Bernafon hearing aids selected for your hearing profile and lifestyle, professionally fitted and fine-tuned, with ongoing aftercare. More about hearing aids

Custom ear moulds

Individually made moulds for hearing aids, for a secure and comfortable fit.

Home visits

Assessments in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Malta, by appointment. A call-out fee applies.

For fees or more information about any service, please get in touch.

Your first appointment

  1. BookingArrange your appointment by WhatsApp or phone, at the clinic most convenient for you.
  2. Preparing for your appointmentPlease bring a list of your current medication and any relevant medical history.
  3. AssessmentA thorough hearing assessment and consultation, lasting 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. ResultsYour results explained clearly, in plain language.
  5. RecommendationsTailored advice on the options best suited to your hearing and lifestyle.
  6. AftercareContinued follow-up and support beyond your first visit.

Hearing testing at your workplace

On-site occupational hearing tests anywhere in Malta for staff exposed to noise at work, with minimal disruption to your day and the report you need for your records.

Denise with a worker wearing ear defenders during on-site hearing testing Woodworker putting on ear defenders and a dust mask Worker adjusting red ear defenders and safety glasses

What is included

  • Baseline hearing tests for new and existing staff
  • Annual retests to track any change over time
  • On-site testing with calibrated, up-to-date digital equipment, so staff don't need to leave work
  • Individual results explained to each employee
  • A clear report for your health and safety records
  • Staff talks on protecting hearing at work

How it works

  1. Get in touch. Share how many staff you have.
  2. On-site visit. Testing on your premises.
  3. Results on the day. Each employee has their result explained before they leave.
  4. Your report. A clear summary for your records, with any follow-ups flagged.
  5. Every year. Annual retests compare against the baseline.

Hearing aids that sound natural

The hearing aids are from Bernafon, a Swiss brand known for natural sound and for helping with high-frequency hearing loss, the most common kind.

High-frequency loss often shows up as trouble with women's and children's voices, or with sounds like "s", "f" and "th". Conversations seem mumbled, especially in busy places. The right hearing aid brings those sounds back without making everything louder.

Example audiogram for the right and left ear, with the speech banana shaded and English speech sounds marked. Hearing is mild at low pitches and drops steeply at higher pitches in both ears, so soft high-pitched sounds such as k, t, f, s and th are missed.
The shaded speech banana shows where everyday speech sounds fall. In this example, hearing drops steeply at higher pitches in both ears, a typical high-frequency hearing loss. Sounds above the line, such as "k", "t", "f", "s" and "th", are missed.

Styles to suit you

  • Bernafon behind-the-ear hearing aid Behind the ear Small and discreet, sitting neatly behind your ear.
  • Bernafon in-the-ear hearing aid In the ear Custom-made to your ear, some nearly invisible.
  • Bernafon extra powerful behind-the-ear hearing aid Extra powerful For more severe hearing loss.

Every hearing aid fitting includes your initial assessment, a fitting appointment and a follow-up session to fine-tune the sound.

Help with the cost

Ask about government funding for hearing aids through Aġenzija Sapport's Empowerment Scheme. Guidance is available throughout the process.

Denise Aquilina

Meet Denise

Working in occupational health nursing inspired me to continue my education and proudly become an audiologist. Now, I work across both occupational hearing settings and the clinic to protect and restore hearing health at every stage. I believe deeply in workplace safety, baseline testing, and the miracle of seeing a client's face light up when their hearing aids are activated.

Better hearing is a journey, not a single appointment. I'm here to support you through every change and every milestone along the way.
Qualifications
MSc Audiology, Registered Nurse
Registration
CPCM Reg. No. 23
Experience
12 years in occupational health
Member of
Malta Association of Audiologists
Languages
English, Maltese, Italian

What clients say

I would highly recommend Denise! She’s incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, and has such a warm, caring nature. She’s also wonderful with children and has a lovely way of making them feel comfortable and at ease.

Lauren B.Google review

We recently completed 133 occupational audiometric tests across several days with Denise Aquilina, and the experience was excellent.

What impressed us most was the feedback from our employees, who highlighted that Denise went beyond simply conducting the tests. She also provided valuable advice on hearing conservation, the importance of hearing protection in noisy environments, and the correct use of hearing protection equipment.

Workplace clientGoogle review

Excellent experience! Denise was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She took the time to explain everything clearly and made the hearing test a very comfortable experience. The fact that she offers home visits is an added bonus, making the whole process so convenient. Highly recommended for anyone looking for professional and personalised hearing care!

Luis C.Google review

Denise is highly professional and goes beyond what is expected. She works from the heart and I am always confident when referring clients to her. Always with a smile and very knowledgable in her field.

Christina G.Google review

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Clinic locations

Clarifon Hearing Centre

Triq Balaguer, Ħal Balzan BZN 1162

Thursday and Friday
9:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00

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Mediatrix Centre, Qormi

10 Guże Duca Street, Qormi QRM 9088

By appointment

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Mediatrix Centre, Żabbar

7 Sanctuary Street, Żabbar ZBR 1010

By appointment

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Need another day or time? Get in touch to arrange one that suits you.

Common questions

Does a hearing test hurt?

No. The test is painless. You listen to soft sounds through headphones and respond when you hear them. Tympanometry, if needed, is a gentle puff of air pressure in the ear that takes a few seconds.

How long does the appointment take?

Between 30 and 45 minutes, including time to go through your results and options.

Can I bring someone with me?

Yes. Many people bring a family member or friend, and it often helps to have a familiar voice in the room when discussing hearing aids.

What should I bring?

A list of your current medication and any relevant medical history. If you already wear hearing aids, bring them along too.

Get in touch

The quickest way to book is WhatsApp.

Appointments are available in English, Maltese or Italian, whichever you're most comfortable with.

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