Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa
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Staff
Sarah Pitrone,
AuD
Audiologist
Licensed doctor of Audiology Sarah Pitrone earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in audiology and speech-language sciences and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Pitrone has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including public schools, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and neurotology. She is deeply committed to providing excellent care and finding a personalized treatment solution for each patient.
Originally from Colorado, Sarah, and her husband have called Gilbert, Arizona home since 2018. Outside of the office, Sarah likes to spend time traveling, trying new restaurants, and seeing family and friends.
Julie Prutsman,
AuD, FAAA
Audiologist / Owner
Dr. Julie Prutsman, owner and founder of Sound Relief Hearing Center, is a third-generation audiology professional. Her family entered the field of hearing health care in the 1950s. Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Marietta College (1996), her master’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from the University of Colorado (1999), and her doctoral degree in audiology from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s School of Audiology (2003). Dr. Prutsman is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, Colorado Academy of Audiology, and American Tinnitus Association.
Madison Brown,
AuD, FAAA
Audiologist
Dr. Madison Brown attended Utah State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree as well as her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.). She began her career path not knowing the magnitude of challenges people experience with hearing healthcare. Her focus is to empower individuals to find hope and restore parts of their lives that have been affected by hearing and tinnitus. She is delighted to be a part of the Sound Relief team, where people come first, and innovation is prioritized to provide solutions and hope for all patients who walk through the door.
Through drastically improving her own quality of life by making incremental changes and trusting the process, her passion was ignited to help others on their journey toward better overall health. She understands the importance of providing individualized education, planning, tools, and support. She believes that joy, peace, and improvement are possible for all who are willing and ready to embark on the journey.
Madison enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her two children. She loves activities that involve body movement or being in the Arizona sunshine. In her spare time, you’ll find her on the golf course or relaxing at home.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 15 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa! Their average review score is 4.8 () from 15 reviews.
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“Dr Pitrone and the staff at Sound Relief Hearing Center are wonderful. Dr Pitrone was able to help me with my tinnitus when I was struggling to cope on a daily basis. With her help I don’t concentrate on my tinnitus and allow it to ruin my days. I would 100% recommend Dr Pitrone and Sound Relief Hearing Center to anyone suffering from tinnitus. ”
Received 06/23/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa:“Doug, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with Dr. Pitrone and the staff at Sound Relief Hearing Center. We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Pitrone was able to make such a difference in your life and help you cope with your tinnitus.”
“The staff has always been so friendly and helpful. When COVID made my tinnitus worse, they managed to schedule an appointment with me, despite two of the doctors being out on maternity leave. I would (and have) recommend this to anyone with hearing issues.”
Received 06/07/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa:“Judy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted to hear that our staff has consistently been friendly and helpful to you. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide excellent service to every individual who walks through our doors.”
“Dr Pitrone helped me all through the past two years of having my hearing aids, and the results are fantastic. My tinnitus doesn’t bother me anymore now. I used the devices constantly and did all of the lessons. Now I can enjoy going to restaurants and parties again. Thanks!”
Received 06/06/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa:“Jim, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Dr. Pitrone and your hearing aids! It's fantastic to hear that Dr. Pitrone provided exceptional assistance to you over the past two years. It's even more incredible to know that the results have been nothing short of fantastic, enabling you to find relief from your tinnitus.”
“I have been a patient for 1 1/2 years and "Prompt, Courteous, and Professional" are the 3 words that describe the staff. The analysis of the problem, adjustment of the devices over time, and increased ability to hear; has been a blessing for both me and all those I interact with.”
Received 06/05/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa:“Roger, thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to have been able to provide you with prompt, courteous, and professional service throughout your 1 1/2 years as a patient at Sound Relief.”
“The ease of this tinnitus evaluation and treatment plan was very efficient and effortless because of the great staff at Sound Relief. The devices provide remarkable relief and I couldn’t be happier with the turnaround I’ve had in my day to day life because of them.”
Received 06/05/2023Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Mesa:“Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leaving such a positive review! We're delighted to hear that your tinnitus evaluation and treatment plan at Sound Relief went smoothly and efficiently.”
Clinic details
At Sound Relief Hearing Center in Mesa, Arizona hearing health care isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Some of our audiologists have tinnitus, a few of us have hearing loss, and everyone at Sound Relief has family members with hearing loss and/or tinnitus. We share a calling to help people suffering from tinnitus, hyperacusis, hearing loss, and other hearing health issues.
Here, we give you all the time you need to share your tinnitus or hearing loss experience.
What especially makes us different is our specialization in tinnitus. No audiology practice team is ranked higher or referred with more confidence. With the most comprehensive FDA-approved tinnitus treatments anywhere, we’ve helped thousands experience life-changing results.
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.
Please visit one of our 9 Colorado and Arizona hearing and tinnitus centers. Listed above you can follow the center link convenient to you to make an appointment.
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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
- 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 clean and check
- General hearing aid service including repairs
- Earmold impression
- Out of Office Visits “House Calls”
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 |
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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