Opening Hours
Mon – 9am- 5pm
Tues – 9am- 5pm
Wed – 9am – 5pm
Thurs – 9am – 5pm
Fri – 9am – 5pm
Sat – 9am – 4:30pm
Contact details
Call: 1800 327 967
Email: [email protected]
Earworx in Launceston offers the professional ear wax removal service you’ve been looking for – without the need for a referral! Lisa Hellwege founded the Earworx brand in 2016, through a desire to bring the safe and effective micro-suction technology to Tasmania. This is the same technique used by Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists around Australia, and is a gentle and safe way to clear obstructed ears and remove impacted ear wax.
Our Friendly Team
Dani Donegan
When you visit our clinic in Northern Tasmania, you’ll be treated by Dani Donegan. Dani has over 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. Prior to joining the Earworx family, Dani worked in the operating theatre of the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)—specialising in Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) procedures.
For many years, Dani has advocated for and helped patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer, particularly laryngectomy. With the opening of the new cancer centre at the NWRH, she worked closely with the Cancer Care Coordinator to establish a laryngectomy support group, which has now been active for 12 months.
Dani was previously the Associate Nurse Unit Manager at the Day Surgery Unit of The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, worked in the operating theatres of the Darwin Private Hospital, and commenced her career as a Registered Nurse at St Vincents Hospital in Melbourne.
Dani holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care), a Bachelor of Nursing, and a Certificate in General Nursing. She is also an active member of several professional nursing organisations, including:
- Australian College of Operating Room Nurses
- Tasmanian Operating Room Nurses
- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses Group, for which she was the inaugural Tasmanian State Coordinator from 2013 to 2015
- Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society
- Australian
Suzanne Geraghty
Suzie Geraghty joined the Earworx Launceston team in 2021. A Registered Nurse for 36 years, Suzie has experience working in hospitals and GP clinics around Australia and overseas.
Suzie began her nursing career in Newcastle, New South Wales, where she trained at the Mater Hospital and Newcastle Technical College. She was awarded the Paediatric Nurse of the Year award for her outstanding work nursing children. Suzie continued working in various roles at Mater Hospital and Launceston General Hospital, gaining experience in the emergency department, oncology ward, and working with post-operative patients.
She spent a year travelling around the United Kingdom and Europe during a working holiday. Upon returning to Australia, Suzie took on managerial positions among nursing staff at hospitals in Brisbane and Newcastle.
Suzie’s caring, compassionate nature makes patients feel at ease as she works with them, and she possess excellent skills in explaining procedures to ensure that patients feel comfortable and safe.
Suzie has lived in Launceston since 2018 and loves being a part of the community. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making sure they are fully informed about their ear health to achieve the best outcomes. With such a wealth of experience, patients to our Launceston are in safe hands when they come in to visit Suzie!
Sonia Adkins
Sonia Adkins is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience gained over a 40 year career in nursing.
Sonia began her career in General Nurse Training at Launceston General Hospital, where she laid the foundation for her nursing and healthcare career. She has worked as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, honing her skills in critical care and gaining invaluable experience in high-pressure environments. Sonia transitioned to community-based healthcare services and has also worked as a clinical coordinator, managing clinical operations with a focus on delivering comprehensive patient care. With a special interest in immunisation, Sonia has further distinguished herself as an authorised nurse immuniser, dedicated to promoting public health through vaccination.
Continuing with her professional development and education, Sonia has recently completed her Earworx Aural Care and Microsuction courses.
Sonia’s commitment to excellence is underscored by her diligence, reliability, and experience.
Sonia is looking forward to helping the Northern Tasmanian patients with their ear symptoms and educating them in aural care.
Make a booking to see Sonia for a thorough consultation regarding your ears today.
How the Earworx Procedure Works
Ear wax removal is only necessary if you are suffering from excess or impacted wax and is causing symptoms. As such, the first step in any procedure always entails a thorough examination of your ears and their overall health.
If you require cerumen removal, one of our registered nurses will wear ‘loupes’ or binocular glasses that feature a bright light. This ensures the nurse has direct vision into your ears throughout the procedure. The procedure makes use of both curettage and micro-suction techniques to gently remove wax blockages. As a result, you won’t experience any pain—just an unblocked ear!
Why You Might Need the Earwax Removal
The symptoms of excess or impacted ear wax can be uncomfortable, ranging from itching and pain to a feeling of fullness, and even tinnitus and hearing loss.
Certain factors also make you more susceptible to impacted and excessive cerumen. If you wear hearing aids, use earplugs or headphones regularly, swim or dive regularly, work in dirty environments or have a family history of wax build-up we recommend you visit us for an appointment. It really works, and you’ll be doing your ears a huge favour.
Pricing
Our qualified registered nurses use dry and effective micro suction to gently remove ear wax under direct observation.
The standard appointment fee for ear wax removal with Earworx is $150.
We offer a concession appointment fee for Pensioners, Veterans, Government Health Care Card Holders, Children, and Full-Time Students for $115.
If no ear wax is found during your appointment, we offer a reduced rate of $75 for the consultation (or $60 for concession).
If further follow up appointments are required after additional softening (within 4 weeks of initial appointment), all follow up appointments will be charged at a rate of $60 for standard fee paying patients (or $30 for concession).
A regular return rate applies for patients who attend within 3 months or more frequently. This is $95 for regular return standard fee paying patients and $85 for regular concession/pension card holders.
Please note we are a provider for St Lukes Health and Health Care Insurance (HCI).
We also see children aged 4 years or older. A discussion with Earworx staff is recommended prior to booking. For safety reasons children need to be able to follow direction and keep reasonably still.
Why Choose Us?
Did you know that 1 in 20 adults and 1 in 10 children suffer from impacted or excessive ear wax? If you’re one of that number, you need to see us because:Â
- Micro-Suction is widely considered a safe and effective procedure for removing impacted wax, and our nurse at Newstead is specially trained in this technique
- We are 100% committed to best practice in effective removal, so you know you’re in good hands
- As St Luke’s Health recognised providers, you may be eligible for a health care rebate when you visit Earworx Newstead