The clinic is ‘between Aldi and KFC’
Opening Hours
Mon – 8:00am – 4:30pm
Tues – 8:00am – 4:30pm
Wed – 8:00am – 4:30pm
Thurs – 8:00am – 3:30pm
Fri – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Contact details
Call: 1800 327 967
Email: [email protected]
About Earworx
If you’re looking for professional earwax removal in Coffs Harbour, you need to visit the Earworx clinic. Earworx was established in 2016 in Tasmania by Registered Nurse Lisa Hellwege. Her goal was to provide her clients with relief from built-up and impacted earwax using the safe and effective method of micro-suction. Since its inception, several more Earworx clinics have opened up across Australia, providing thousands of ears with relief from the symptoms that blocked ears cause.Our Friendly Team
As well as being a Registered Nurse, Susan holds certificates in the Otitis Media Management Program, which includes the nationally accredited units of Assess Ear Health, Promote Educate and Manage Ear Health and Paediatric Ear Health Assessment, Ear Irrigation and Instil Drops, and the Earworx Aural Care Program. She also holds a graduate certificate in Diabetes Education.
Katherine Williams
Katherine (Kathie) Williams is a highly experienced Registered Nurse who has been working in healthcare settings for over a decade. Kathie completed her Bachelor of Nursing at SCU in Coffs Harbour in 2017, with a focus on person-centered care for ageing individuals. She has also completed her Certificate III in Aged Care, her Certificate III in Auslan, and a Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Most recently, Kathie completed her Earworx Aural Care and Microsuction Course. Coupled with her experience in Auslan, Kathie has an array of skills related to ears and hearing health.
Kathie is here to assist the people of Coffs Harbour and NSW with ear health education and will provide you with the vast knowledge that she has obtained over many years of nursing experience.
Nicola Luskan
Nicola Luskan is a dedicated and highly skilled Earworx Registered Nurse with a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. With a career spanning over three decades, Nicola has showcased her expertise and passion in various nursing roles, demonstrating a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Nicola began her nursing journey at St George Hospital in Kogarah, NSW, where she served as a Registered Nurse in the Division of Surgery. Over the years, she expanded her clinical experience by working in a range of specialties, including vascular, ophthalmology, head and neck at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. At Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, Nicola worked in the organ transplant unit.
In addition to her clinical roles, Nicola also served as a Clinical Nurse Educator, imparting her knowledge and skills to nursing staff and students.
Most recently, Nicola has completed the Earworx Aural Care and Microsuction courses and is looking forward to helping educate the patients of Coffs Harbour and surrounds on ear care. With her extensive experience, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence, Nicola embodies the values of compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning in her role as an Earworx Nurse, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Donna Bickle
Donna Bickle has embarked on a fulfilling career as a Registered Nurse, serving in various capacities across different healthcare settings. Her extensive experience has equipped her with a diverse skill set and a deep commitment to providing comprehensive patient-centred care.
In Donna’s previous paediatric and community based Registered Nurse roles, she provided essential support for families and children. Donna’s exceptional skills and compassionate care showcase her expertise in child development, clinical procedures and patient advocacy. She demonstrated a deep understanding of family dynamics, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of fostering a supportive environment. Donna’s experience in the clinical streaming program, honed her clinical skills through rotations in different hospital wards, including general surgical, acute stroke and rehabilitation, maternity, and medical units.Â
Donna’s dedication to continual professional development can be seen with her completion of the Earworx Aural Care and Microsuction courses. Donna’s unwavering dedication to patient care and clinical excellence make her a valuable addition to the Earworx team. Her experience and commitment to holistic care undoubtedly elevate the quality of service provided to our patients.
How the Earworx Procedure Works
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance which helps to keep your ear canals lubricated and protected from unwanted dust and microorganisms. However, some people experience excessive earwax production, which can build-up and block the ear canal. The symptoms of such a blockage can be uncomfortable, which is why Earworx is here to help.
When you visit our clinic, we will first assess your ears in order to determine whether there is enough wax build-up to necessitate removal. If so, we use the gentle and pain-free techniques of micro-suction and curettage to carefully remove the built-up wax.
Find out more details about our earwax extraction methods here.
Why You Might Need Earwax Removal
Approximately 1 in 10 children and 1 in 20 adults suffer from blocked ears due to impacted wax. The symptoms of this blockage range from itchiness to dizziness to pain. As such, living with a blocked ear can be somewhat debilitating.
If you are more susceptible to wax build-up, it’s a good idea to visit Earworx regularly. For example, if you wear hearing aids, earplugs or earphones regularly, are a swimmer or surfer, or work in a particularly dirty or dusty environment, you are much more prone to excessive wax production and could benefit greatly from professional wax removal.
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?
If you’re suffering with the symptoms of a blocked ear, you shouldn’t delay booking an appointment with Earworx. We are the number one choice for wax removal because:
- Our earwax removal techniques of micro-suction and curettage are the preferred methods by ENT specialists
- We use dry wax removal techniques, which means that even people who have perforated eardrums are able to benefit from our services
- The wax removal procedure is performed by qualified and specially trained nurses for whom this is their core skill
- Our technique enables direct visualisation down the ear canal at all times during the procedure, enhancing safety