Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster
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Staff
Leah Mitchell,
AuD. CH-TM
Audiologist
Leah Mitchell has been working as an Audiologist in Colorado since 2004.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2001)
- Master’s Degree in Audiology - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2003)
- Doctorate Degree in Audiology - Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology (2007).
Prior to joining the Sound Relief Hearing Center, she has worked at an ENT office, private practice, and at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She enjoys seeing how her patients’ relationships and quality of life can be improved through better hearing and management of tinnitus.
Julie Prutsman,
AuD, FAAA
Audiologist / Owner
As the owner and founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center, Dr. Julie Prutsman has dedicated her practice to treating tinnitus, decreased sound tolerance, and related hearing health issues.
She is a third-generation audiology professional with her grandfather entering into the field of hearing healthcare in the 1950s. After working in her family’s practice in Colorado and Las Vegas, NV, she decided to open one of her own focused on tinnitus. Since beginning Sound Relief Hearing Center in December 2011, her practice has helped thousands of patients and grown to nine offices in Colorado and Arizona.
Dr. Julie Prutsman grew up in Highlands Ranch and graduated from Highlands Ranch High School. She attended the University of Colorado – Boulder for graduate school and knew Colorado would always be her home state. Her husband, Patrick, is the General Manager and co-owner of Sound Relief. They have two wonderful children, Ethan and Hanna, and their rescue dog, Tori. In her free time, Dr. Julie loves reading, traveling, skiing, and spending time with family.
Justina Muniz
Audiology Assistant
Justina, a Colorado native, joined our team as the Patient Care Coordinator of our Westminster office in April 2019 and is now an Audiology Assistant. Justina finds true joy in helping others and is passionate about caring for our patients. She has worked in medical care for over 6 years and continues to find enjoyment and growth in her job.
In her free time, Justina enjoys many things including hiking, traveling, being active, and going to the gym, but mostly she enjoys spending time with her French Bulldog, Roskoe. She loves the outdoors and considers there is no lack of adventures for her and her pup in Colorado.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 5 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster! Their average review score is 5 () from 5 reviews.
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“Seven years ago, while my daughter was staying with me, she suggested that I should get my hearing checked. I had seen the Sound Relief Hearing Center ads on TV, and suspecting that ringing in my ears might be part of my problem, I made an appointment with Dr. Leah for testing. She did a great job interpreting my results, and fitting me with the perfect Oticon Hearing Aides, adjusted just right for my hearing loss and mild tinnitus. With these hearing aids I don’t seem to struggle as much with background noise in crowed places as some of my friends do, and my tinnitus is barely noticeable to me when I wear them. All these years later, I love going for follow up appointments to the Westminster office for cleaning or periodic adjustments to my devices. Dr. Leah is professional and personable, and the staff there are very helpful keeping me stocked with any supplies I need, or answering any question I might have. Best customer service around! I highly recommend them! ”
Received 05/23/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Agnes, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Sound Relief Hearing Center and Dr. Mitchell. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter's suggestion led you to seek help for your hearing and that Dr. Mitchell did an excellent job interpreting your test results and fitting you with the perfect Oticon Hearing Aids.”
“I realized I was having trouble hearing the audio from the TV and portions of conversations with family members. I visited another provider and left feeling like it was a one size fits all and would not address my problem. Then I went to sound relief and Dr. Leah did a very comprehensive exam and listened to my concerns. She fitted me with the latest devices from Oticon and worked with me to adjust them for my individual demands for clarity and effectiveness. I am very pleased with the results and highly recommend Sound Relief and Dr. Leah for the answer to your hearing difficulties. ”
Received 05/18/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Ken, we're thrilled that you are highly satisfied with the results and that Sound Relief, along with Dr. Mitchell, was able to address your hearing difficulties. Personalized care and attention can make a significant difference in the overall experience and outcomes for individuals with hearing loss. Thank you for the review and the recommendation.”
“I developed mild hearing loss but had tinnitus that was very disruptive to my daily functioning. I went to an audiologist who was able to help with the hearing loss but not the ringing in my ears. As an MD, my ability to hear patients well is crucial. I went to Dr Mitchell who did the evaluation, explained the approach to treating the tinnitus and since using the hearing aids programmed by her, my tinnitus is not disruptive at all and at times I forget I even have it. I would highly recommend her as she knows her stuff, explains things well and is very personable and professional at the same time.”
Received 05/18/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“James, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear about your initial struggles with hearing loss and disruptive tinnitus. However, we're delighted to learn that Dr. Mitchell was able to provide effective treatment for your tinnitus.”
“I have really enjoyed the experience so far. Dr Tony is very patient and knowledgeable. It’s really nice to have conversations once again with my family while out to dinner. It’s been a while. ”
“I have ear damage in my right ear and have suffered from tinnitus to the point were it affected and controlled my life. I had a very difficult time understanding what people were saying or any type of conversation that I was involved with. Sleeping was a difficult time because the tinnitus would at times get very loud and I had a difficult time falling asleep. I saw an advertisement on tv by Sound Relief and I Got an appointment. Dr. Leah has helped me get to the point were my tinnitus is manageable. My hearing aid helps with the understanding and daily sound therapy seems to help quite a bit. If I don't listen to the sound therapy daily I notice a increase in my tinnitus. My diet has changed because certain foods seem to trigger my tinnitus. Daily meditation helps keep me calm because I noticed when I feel stressed my tinnitus increases. And don't forget Jerry. Jerry is not just an outstanding office manager he is also extremely helpful when it comes to maintaining the hearing aid. He has a hearing aid also and he answers a lot of questions that I have. So he knows what kind of problems I can expect. Sound Relief - Westminster has helped me make my tinnitus manageable. Sound Relief - Westminster - first class treatment”
Clinic details
Everything we do starts with our patients. We’re not owned by a manufacturer or forced to sell a certain product or procedure. Instead, we give our patients the time they deserve and need. Backed by the best technology, we share a passion for helping anyone suffering from tinnitus or other hearing health issues.
What makes us different is that we specialize in tinnitus. As Colorado’s leading experts, no tinnitus treatment team is ranked higher or referred with more confidence. With the most comprehensive FDA-approved tinnitus treatments anywhere, we’ve helped thousands of sufferers experience life-changing results. Hearing health care isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.
Our Core Values
To understand our practice, it is important to understand the principles we strive to emulate.
1. Be People-Centered
Our focus on the patient is a top priority, but this extends to our team here at Sound Relief as well. We are a family-owned and operated company, and we want everyone (patients and employees) that walks through our doors to feel that sense of compassion and family. We also encourage our people to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
One of the big advantages of Sound Relief is our ability to collaborate with the top minds in the field of audiology. Our audiologists regularly work together to help find the best outcome for each patient.
2. Be Integrity Driven
The Prutsmans are the owners and founders of Sound Relief, and they believe everything about the practice reflects on them and their family legacy. Based on that, they do everything in their power to ensure that the practice operates at the highest moral and ethical standards. From the interactions and relationships with patients, employees, vendors, and insurance companies, dedication to this core value is clearly a guiding principle every day.
Dr. Julie also serves on the board of the American Tinnitus Association. She believes her involvement will help further their mission and improve the lives of people suffering from tinnitus.
3. Be Innovative
The field of audiology is always evolving. In order to stay ahead of the curve, Sound Relief dedicates tremendous resources to evaluating new technology and treatment techniques, improving existing systems and processes internally, and creating new tools to improve the overall patient experience.
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Hearing care services
Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center offers specialized audiology services, including tinnitus treatment, extensive diagnostic hearing testing, and solutions for decreased sound tolerance.
- Hearing & speech comprehensive testing/evaluation, consists of a series of tests and inspections to assess the overall hearing health of a patient.
- Tinnitus assessment, tinnitus is common and often described as a "ringing, rushing or buzzing sound in the ears". The tinnitus assessment at Sound Relief combines tinnitus-specific tests, a comprehensive audiological evaluation, and tympanometry.
- Hyperacusis assessment, a hearing disorder for patients with a decreased tolerance for everyday noise/sounds at such high levels that it causes irritation, anxiety, or even physical pain.
- Hearing aid evaluation, based on your test results, needs, lifestyle and budget together we will determine which hearing device will best suite you.
- Hearing aid sales, rechargeable, background noise cancellation and Bluetooth streaming capability
- Custom made and fitted hearing aids, using an earmold impression of the patient's ear.
- Programming of hearing aids with your full prescription
- Real Ear Measurements (REM), REMs are the gold standard in audiology for verification that the hearing aids are working as they should and providing the intended benefits inside the patient’s ear canal at the eardrum.
- Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs), this test measure frequencies in each ear and the audiologist interprets the results found.
- Removal and management of non-Impacted and impacted Cerumen (earwax).
Hearing Device & Hearing Protection Audiology Services
- Hearing aid cleaning and check ups
- General hearing aid service
- Earmold impression
- Out of Office Visits “House Calls”
- Musician, recreational and industrial custom earplugs
Amenities
Free coffee
Free WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
Ear cleaning
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 1 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Evening and/or weekend hours available by appointment. Please call to schedule. | |
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Amenities
Free coffee
Free WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
Ear cleaning
Accepted forms of payment
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- Discover
- Cash
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- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details