Tinnitus
Tinnitus assessment and management
A hands-on appointment that measures your tinnitus, tests your hearing and demonstrates sound therapy to take home.
One appointment, about 75 minutes, $175
Your hearing tested at the same visit
Sound therapy demonstrated in the clinic
Take-home options from the brands we carry
When to book
Is a tinnitus assessment right for you?
Tinnitus is often described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing or humming sound. It is typically perceived in one or both ears, or as coming from inside the head. It varies in pitch and intensity. When tinnitus is described as bothersome, there are therapies that can help manage it. An assessment is worth booking if your tinnitus:
- Is present most days
- Makes it hard to fall asleep or to concentrate
- Seems louder in quiet rooms
- Started after exposure to loud noises
- Started around the time you felt your hearing changed
- Bothers you even though your hearing seems fine
The appointment
What happens at your tinnitus assessment
A conversation about your tinnitus
We talk about when your tinnitus started, what it sounds like, and when you notice it most. Together we complete the Tinnitus Functional Index, a standardized questionnaire that measures how much your tinnitus affects your sleep, concentration, mood and daily life.
We test your hearing and match your tinnitus
We conduct a comprehensive assessment, including a thorough examination of outer, middle and inner ear function. We match your tinnitus for pitch and loudness. If wax is identified in the ear canal, we can remove it at the same visit.
Sound habituation therapy
Some of our sound therapy recommendations use over-the-ear prescriptive tinnitus technologies. We program these devices in the clinic to demonstrate how sound enrichment and habituation can help you manage your tinnitus.
Tinnitus management counselling
We discuss daily strategies you can use, such as at-home apps, dietary changes and relaxation therapies.
Sound therapy
Practical solutions for managing tinnitus
Personalized solutions for tinnitus relief
Tinnitus management doesn’t end when you leave our clinic. We offer a range of advanced hearing technologies and practical tools designed to help reduce the impact of tinnitus and bring greater comfort to your everyday life.
Hearing aids with tinnitus management features
Today’s advanced hearing aids offer more than improved hearing. Many include specialized tinnitus management features that deliver gentle, customizable sounds to help reduce the perception of tinnitus. These features can be beneficial for individuals with hearing loss and, in select cases, those with normal hearing.
Explore our hearing aidsSound therapy devices
Sound therapy can help make tinnitus less noticeable by introducing soothing background sounds into your environment. From bedside sound generators to portable devices, these solutions can provide comfort during daily activities, quiet moments, and sleep.
Digital tools and at-home support
We also offer access to innovative apps and digital resources that complement your tinnitus management plan. These tools may include calming soundscapes, relaxation exercises, and personalized sound therapy options, giving you convenient ways to manage tinnitus wherever you are.
Cost
How much is a tinnitus assessment?
A tinnitus assessment and management appointment is $175 and takes approximately 75 minutes. A demo follow-up visit is included in that fee. Further follow-up visits are booked separately at $175 each. Extended health plans may reimburse the appointment, depending on your policy.
Good to know
Questions about tinnitus assessments
How much does a tinnitus assessment cost?
A tinnitus assessment and management appointment at Hear & Co is $175.
How long is the appointment?
A tinnitus assessment appointment takes approximately 75 minutes.
Are follow-up visits included?
A demo follow-up visit is included in the $175 fee. Further follow-up visits are booked separately at $175 each.
Can you help if my hearing is normal?
Yes. Many people with tinnitus have normal results on a hearing test. The assessment still measures your tinnitus and how it affects you, and sound therapy does not depend on having a hearing loss.
Is this the same as the free hearing test?
No. The complimentary hearing test for anyone 55 and over is a comprehensive hearing test. The tinnitus assessment adds the Tinnitus Functional Index questionnaire, tinnitus pitch and loudness matching, in-clinic sound habituation and take-home demos, and counselling on how best to manage your tinnitus.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a tinnitus assessment directly, online under Tinnitus Consultation Appointment or by calling 289-246-8005.
Can I demo the prescriptive technology at home?
Yes. You can take the tinnitus devices home to try.
Book
Book your tinnitus assessment
Book online under Tinnitus Consultation Appointment, call 289-246-8005 or email info@hearco.ca.