Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster
Staff
Leah Mitchell,
AuD, CH-TM
Audiologist
Licensed doctor of audiology Leah Mitchell has been working as a Audiologist in Colorado since 2004. She loves helping people hear better. Here credentials include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Master’s Degree in Audiology - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Doctorate Degree in Audiology - Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology
Prior to joining the Sound Relief Hearing Center, Dr. Mitchelle 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.
Kelsey Harris,
AuD, CCC-A, CH-TM
Audiologist
Dr. Kelsey Harris began her journey at Sound Relief as a Patient Care Coordinator, holding a bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her passion for hearing health, particularly tinnitus management, inspired her to transition to the role of audiology assistant while simultaneously earning her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. With academic training and practical, hands-on experience, Dr. Harris can provide expert care in diagnostics and treatment. She values the collaborative, patient-centered environment at Sound Relief and enjoys working alongside a dedicated team of professionals.
Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Harris grew up in a close-knit family of 10 siblings, where she quickly learned the importance of effective communication. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family and their two Great Danes, Roux and Brie. Dr. Harris is an avid outdoors lover who enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, and camping. Her strong family values and love for nature shape her personal life and compassionate approach to patient care.
Julie Prutsman,
AuD, CH-TM
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 32 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster! Their average review score is 4.88 () from 32 reviews.
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“Very professional and kind from the moment I entered. Administration at front desk were both very helpful and easy to complete scheduling, ID, insurance etc. Dr. Harris is a very kind and caring audiologist with whom I have had the pleasure of having helped me in my journey towards auditory well-being. She took ample time to understand my hearing issues and was highly patient and helpful with wax removal from my ears. Dr. Harris also provided me with excellent education regarding tinnitus, wax, hearing protection options, handouts for safe hearing duration & Db/sound volume, A&P of the outer/middle & inner ear. I am looking forward to having Westminster Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center service all my hearing needs forever. Highly recommend using them as they are not skimpy with taking plenty of time in a customer/patient oriented approach which is refreshing in any domain that is healthcare related. Thank you Dr. Harris and front administration for exceeding my expectations!!”
Received 04/17/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Harris and our front office team made such a positive impact on your experience. It means the world to know you felt truly cared for and informed—we look forward to supporting your hearing health for years to come!”
“Excellent service. Very professional, friendly and caring. Easy to get an appointment. Reliable follow-up reminders. ”
Received 04/14/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Thank you for the fantastic review!”
“Great hearing aids and Great service!”
Received 04/08/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Thank you!”
“Dr Harris listened and asked questions about my problem with tinnitus in one ear, and recommended removing ear wax as a first step. It turns out that my problem was completely removed with that uncomplicated method. My ear tests were good. She was pleasant, attentive, and considerate during my entire appointment I will return to her care to evaluate my hearing ongoing. I am extremely happy with the results, and would recommend her practice to friends and family.”
Received 04/03/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Harris was able to help resolve your tinnitus and that you had such a positive experience - your recommendation means a lot to us!”
“I went in on an emergency situation and as always, the SR Center made themselves available for assessment on short notice when my primary care provider didn’t meet my needs. Dr. Harris provided me with a path forward and took the time to answer all my questions. ”
Received 03/31/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster:“Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad Dr. Harris and the team could support you.”
Clinic details
Here at Sound Relief, 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 is your locally-owned and trust resources for hearing help. We offer specialized audiology services, including tinnitus treatment, extensive diagnostic hearing testing, and solutions for decreased sound tolerance.
- Hearing & speech comprehensive testing/evaluation - a series of tests and inspections to assess the overall hearing health of a patient. If you want the best hearing test, you've come to the right place.
- 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 - 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 Aid Services & Hearing Protection Audiology Services
- Hearing aid cleaning and maintenance
- Hearing aid repairs
- 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 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 1 pm |
| 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
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details