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Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment
PROMISING TINNITUS TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE IN COLORADO
Many tinnitus sufferers are beginning to hear about the revolutionary Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment. We were the first clinic in Colorado to offer this new innovative treatment and have been providing this amazing tinnitus treatment since May 2006.
Hope is now here for tinnitus sufferers. The revolutionary Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment has been shown in clinical trials to result in a significant improvement in tinnitus symtoms.
The Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment has been designed to break the negative cycle of tinnitus disturbance.
Clinical trial completed over the last decade show that up to 90% of people who suffer from tinnitus experienced;
-relief from tinnitus
-an improved ability to fall asleep
-a sense of control over their tinnitus
-reduced disturbance from their tinnitus
-relief from tinnitus
-an improved ability to fall asleep
-a sense of control over their tinnitus
-reduced disturbance from their tinnitus
The Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment was discovered and developed at Western Australia’s Curtin University of Technology by Dr Paul Davis, Adjunct Associate Professor. Both of our Audiologists have been trained by Dr. Paul Davis. The Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment has been developed and refined over more than 15 years of research and clinical practice. Its success has been demonstrated in clinical trials involving hundreds of people with tinnitus and reduced sound tolerance.
The Processor is a medical device that’s small and lightweight – approximately the same size and weight of a mobile phone, and accompanied by high fidelity earphones. It delivers a pleasant acoustic signal (embedded in music) at a comfortable listening level. The acoustic signal is customized for each person’s unique hearing profile and is relaxing to listen to. This sound stimulates a wide range of auditory pathways, as well as the emotional (limbic) system and the autonomic nervous system of the brain – which in turn, decreases disturbance from tinnitus over the course of your treatment. It provides stimulation to auditory pathways starved by hearing loss, engages positively with the limbic system (an emotional response system) and allows intermittent exposure to the tinnitus perception within a pleasant stimulus, thereby leading to desensitization. This signal targets your brain’s neural pathways and re-programs them to filter out the tinnitus sound while reducing the disturbance and impact of tinnitus on your quality of life. This results in reduced awareness of tinnitus and associated disturbance.
What does the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment involve?
As each person's tinnitus experience is unique, the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment is customized for each individual.
It involves 5 key stages:
Step 1: Comprehensive Personalized Assessment
An audiologist conducts a thorough hearing (up to 12.5 kHz) and tinnitus assessment, discusses tinnitus history and provides some education about tinnitus and its causes. Once the hearing and tinnitus profile is determined, recommendations are made about the most appropriate treatment options including the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment.
Step 2: Processor Configuration
Each individual's audiometric profile is used to make their prescription for their Neuromonics Processor. The Neuromonics device is small and lightweight (its about the same size and weight of a cell phone) and accompanied by high fidelity earphones. It delivers the acoustic component of the treatment. 
The acoustic stimulus provides stimulation across a considerably wider range of frequencies than other available treatments, up to 12.5 kHz. The acoustic signals are distinct for each ear and correlated, and are provided in stereo. This further ensures stimulation of the multiple ipsilateral and contralateral pathways of the auditory system.
Step 3: Pre-Conditioning Stage
During the Pre-Conditioning Stage, users are advised to listen to their device for at least two hours each day. In this initial stage, the device delivers an acoustic neural stimulus that provides a high level of interaction with their tinnitus perception. The benefits of this stage are relaxation, sleep and relief from tinnitus symptoms. Support and education is provided throughout this stage by our Audiologist.
Step 4: Active Treatment Stage
During this Stage, users also listen to the device for at least two hours per day. At this stage, an acoustic neural stimulus provides a lower level of interaction. Intermittent interaction with the tinnitus perception facilitates the de-sensitisation process, ie reprograms the brain to filter out the sound of the tinnitus. This process has proven to be efficient and effective at reducing the associated disturbance and impact on quality of life. 
Step 5:
After a successful program of treatment lasting around six months, a maintenance program is devised for each individual to manage and control their tinnitus independently of clinician support. Many users find they may not feel the need to use the device any more. If they do continue listening, it's usually for less often and for less time each day to maintain the benefits achieved.
Contact us at 303-534-0163 if you wish to learn more about Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment.
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