Alaska’s Only Full Service Tinnitus Management in Eagle River and Anchorage
If you have been experiencing a ringing, buzzing, or humming sound in your ears, you’ll know just how frustrating and debilitating this can be. Nothing can stop you from hearing the life that you love more than a continuous high-pitched sound that prevents you from being able to enjoy those special moments.
As Alaska’s only full-service tinnitus management practice, our team is trained on how to address hearing and tinnitus challenges through a methodical management process. Masking is not tinnitus management.
Many hearing care providers promise that hearing aids are the only solution, the truth is that in many cases, they are not. Hearing aids are often an aspect of tinnitus management but they are not a stand-alone solution. We utilize Sound Therapy and a holistic approach to tinnitus management. This method doesn’t just hide your tinnitus, it helps you habituate to your tinnitus so you can successfully manage it in your everyday life.
Whether you have had tinnitus challenges for a long time or you’re experiencing them for the first time, we strongly encourage you to schedule a consultation with us. We look forward to the opportunity to participate on your road to tinnitus relief!
What Causes Tinnitus?
The prevailing theory surrounding why individuals with a hearing loss experience tinnitus symptoms is the Central Gain Theory.
Proponents of this theory argue that tinnitus is the result of your brain adapting and creating sounds that are no longer received through the normal hearing process.
Similar to “phantom limb” experiences in amputees, tinnitus is a neurological response by your brain to replace missing sound stimulation.
How Can We Help
The bad news about tinnitus is that it cannot be cured, but the good news is that it can be successfully managed. Audiologists, scientists, and other healthcare professionals have developed a variety of methodologies and options to help patients find relief from its effects.
Because the experience varies from one individual to another, patients do not benefit from a “one size fits all” approach. Our Audiologists are trained to utilize a variety of methods that are individualized to each patient.
How Does Alaska Hearing and Tinnitus Center Treat Tinnitus?
We use a holistic approach to our patient care and implement Sound Therapy protocols. These are well-established tools and techniques that are capable of reducing the perceived burden of tinnitus. Our team recommends the most advanced instruments and techniques available to best serve our patients.
Through perseverance and continuous support from our trained Audiologists, we are able to decrease the severity of the condition and nullify the debilitating effects of tinnitus.
Options for managing tinnitus typically include:
Medication Therapy (to handle symptoms of stress and anxiety as well as lack of sleep)
Sound Therapy (to disrupt the neural signal from tinnitus)
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (uses habituation therapy for tinnitus retraining)
The Sound Pillow® Sleep System (relaxes the body and slows down the brain to promote sustainable sleep)
Hearing Aids (corrects hearing loss and able to provide sound therapy)
Alternative Therapies (psychological counseling, biofeedback, and relaxation techniques that interrupt the contribution of stress and anxiety to the condition)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
Experts in Lenire: The Leading Edge in Tinnitus Treatment
We are proud to offer our patients the most advanced tinnitus management solutions available, including the groundbreaking Lenire tinnitus treatment system. As one of the first 15 providers in the US to offer the revolutionary Lenire treatment, Dr. Emily E McMahan brings unparalleled expertise and a deep commitment to those suffering from tinnitus.
Lenire has emerged as a revolutionary approach to tinnitus management, combining bimodal neuromodulation technology with personalized treatment plans to significantly reduce tinnitus symptoms. This innovative system utilizes a dual-stimulation method involving auditory and tongue stimulation to encourage the brain to divert attention away from tinnitus sounds. The result is a remarkable improvement in tinnitus perception, allowing patients to experience a significant reduction in their symptoms.
What sets Lenire apart is not just its unique technology but also the evidence backing its effectiveness. Clinical trials have shown that Lenire can provide meaningful relief for a significant number of users, making it a beacon of hope for those who have struggled to find solutions for their tinnitus.
By choosing Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center for your Lenire treatment, you’re benefiting from Dr. McMahan’s expert care and the comprehensive support of our entire team. Our holistic approach ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to meet their specific needs and lifestyle.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward managing your tinnitus and improving your quality of life, we invite you to learn more about Lenire and how it can be part of your personalized treatment plan. Let us help you find the relief you’ve been seeking.
