Clinic staff
Julie Prutsman
Dr. Julie Prutsman, owner and founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center, is an expert at helping people hear better and treating tinnitus. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Marietta College, her Master’s Degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado and her Doctorate Degree in Audiology from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology. She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, American Doctors of Audiology, and American Tinnitus Association.
Thea Wickey
Dr. Thea Wickey is passionate about Audiology and helping patients achieve a better quality of life. Through experiencing the challenges of severe hearing loss first-hand alongside her grandfather, she was drawn to this field at a very young age. Dr. Wickey received her Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado in 2007 and her Doctorate Degree in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011.
Jackie Smith
Jackie prides herself on providing excellent patient care and improving the quality of each patient’s life through better hearing and tinnitus relief. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado and earned her Doctorate of Audiology at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Smith has worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Clinic reviews
Read 12 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Hearing Center - Highlands Ranch! Their average review score is 4.67 () from 12 reviews.
“The initial meeting was with the front office saleswoman, who briefly explained the method they use to try to mitigated tinnitus. After we asked the cost of treatment, we were told that we'd need a second appointment to determine which system would best work for our situation, which would then determine the cost. We were then told we'd have to speak to a financing company to "qualify" before they would schedule another appointment. This made absolutely no sense since they didn't give us any information regarding the cost so we had no way of knowing if we needed financing or could pay out of pocket. We were then aggressively hustled to the very public phone at the receptionist's desk, in front of a waiting room of strangers, to speak to a financing company that they had on the phone. In a clinic treating people with hearing problems, in a noisy front office waiting room, we were being asked personal financial questions over the phone by a finance company we had never heard of or had an opportunity to research. It was a high-pressure, hard sell and hustle with absolutely no concern or consideration for our situation. ”
Received 03/05/2018Official Response from Sound Relief Hearing Center - Highlands Ranch:“Marc, We understand how challenging it can be when a person has an untreated health condition, and that’s why we saw you in our office four times to try to assist you, all at no cost to you. When a person doesn’t have medical coverage or any other means to pay for our professional services or equipment, it becomes very difficult for us to continue to provide those services to them. We understand that can be upsetting. This is why we refer people in that situation to Vocational Rehabilitation to seek assistance. When someone is unable to get approved for financing and has no other way to pay for services, unfortunately there is nothing further we can offer. We wish you the best and hope that you are able to find the assistance you’re seeking. Dr. Julie and Patrick Prutsman, owners”
“Easy to communicate with.”
“They were very informative & very nice.”
“I liked their respect and answering all my questions and giving me a good understanding of the program, because before I went I really didn't know what to expect.”
“I liked their personal interest and kindness.”
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm By appt. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5:00 am By appt. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm By appt. |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm By appt. |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm By appt. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Evening and/or weekend hours available by appointment. Please call to schedule. | |
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Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details