At Broadmead, Oak Bay and Colwood Hearing Clinics, we have helped hundreds of people successfully manage their tinnitus.
Through years of experience and training, we are able to properly counsel people using Tinnitus Activities Treatment model as well as mindfulness based tinnitus reduction. A combination of these protocols allows our clinicians to be successful in managing tinnitus.
We are all unique, which is why we construct a unique program, based on your tinnitus evaluation, designed to improve your specific challenges.
Your first step is to book a tinnitus evaluation appointment. Once you have the results of the tinnitus evaluation appointment you can decide whether to proceed with Tinnitus Activities Treatment.
What to expect at your tinnitus evaluation appointment
Our clinics offer a comprehensive tinnitus evaluation which includes questionnaires, a hearing evaluation, as well as a series of four measurements that characterize the type of tinnitus.
If the evaluation shows a need for treatment, we offer Tinnitus Activities Treatment. This is a noncurative treatment that helps the patient decrease their negative tinnitus reaction.
What is Tinnitus Activities Treatment?
Tinnitus Activities Treatment is a personalized counseling and sound therapy approach centered around the patient. It addresses the specific areas impacted by tinnitus: cognitive and emotional aspects, hearing and communication abilities, as well as sleep and concentration. The treatment consists of three primary elements: informative counseling, involvement in activities, and, if necessary, sound therapy.
Tinnitus Activities Treatment is offered in four sessions in addition to the evaluation. Not everyone needs all four sessions – that’s determined through the evaluation process your interview with the clinician.
Sometimes, masking devices are prescribed and sometimes hearing aids are prescribed. Again, this is done based on the needs assessment and every case is different. If masking devices or hearing aids are required, there may be additional sessions to fit these devices.
Cost breakdown
Initial assessment: $150
Each follow-up Tinnitus Activities Treatment session is $75 per half hour.
A full course of Tinnitus Activities Treatment typically costs $750 if all four counseling sessions are required. This price does not include the cost of a masking device or hearing aids.