Tinnitus Resources

Tinnitus Resources
Deaf and Hear Alberta 63 Cornell Road N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2L 0L4 Phone: [phone] Website: http://hearalberta.ca/about-hearing/tinnitus http://hearalberta.ca/programs-and-services/tinnitus/	Public meetings occur throughout the year. Guest speakers provide information about tinnitus and related topics. Meetings are free to attend, although donations are welcomed. Information, and referrals for individuals with tinnitus is provided. A library of books, tapes, and DVD’s on tinnitus and tinnitus support is available and open to the public.
Deborah R. Lain, MSc, Registered Psychologist Tinnitus Health Specialist Email: [e-mail] Suzanne MacLaren, MA, Registered Audiologist Tinnitus Resource & Education Specialist Providing HOPE through Education Email: [e-mail] Hope For Tinnitus (division of SoulSpring Counselling Inc) Phone: [phone] Website: www.hopefortinnitus.com	Dr. Lain does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with tinnitus, as well as phone consultations to individuals in other parts of Alberta, Canada and the US.  Together, Dr. Lain and Ms. MacLaren have created a weekend Tinnitus Management Workshop that is offered three to four times per year. Dr. Lain and Ms. MacLaren do a one day Tinnitus Screening clinic prior to each workshop, or on an ‘as needed’ basis, to facilitate many of the things that will be included once the multi-disciplinary Tinnitus Clinic is established. Together, Dr. Lain and Ms. MacLaren are creating online interactive Tinnitus Management Modules that will be available through the Hope for Tinnitus website.
Ann Woolliams Sound Wave Hearing Care 701 14^th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2A4 Phone: [phone]	Offers Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Evaluations and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
Dagmar Kuril M.Sc.RAud, Registered Audiologist Destination Hearing 7-214 Grande Blvd, Cochrane, AB T4C 2G4 Phone: [phone]	Offers Tinnitus & Hyperacusis evaluations and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) Initial assessment is generally an hour and a half long and will involve assessing what type of tinnitus an individual has and its severity, as well as recommending appropriate treatment.
Lisa Bonneau M.S., R. Aud, Clinical Audiologist The Hearing Loss Clinic North Hill Shopping Centre #251, 1632 14^th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2N 1M7 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Roberta Moraes Connect Hearing Clinic Chinook Shopping Centre #303, 6455 MacLeod Trail S.W. Calgary, AB T2H 0K8 ‎ Phone: [phone]	These two dispensing audiology practices have audiologists who are trained in Tinnitus Management Techniques including TRT, but are not providing TRT training at this time.
Ear Nose and Throat Physicians with Interest in Tinnitus Please note: You will need a doctor’s referral in order to see these specialists.
Justin Chau, MD FRCSC Calgary Ear Centre 209-320 23 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2S 0J2 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Dr. Beth Lange, ENT Suite 300 1011 Glemore Trail SW Calgary, AB T2V 4R6 Phone: [phone]	Both Dr. Chau and Dr. Lange specialize in Ear Nose & Throat Including Neurotology. Tinnitus is formed in the brain so the “neuro” part is why we recommend these two specialists.
Tinnitus Researchers
Dr. Ming Zhang Associate Professor, Speech Pathology & Audiology Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G4 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]	Ming Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. He has a joint position with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. He is also appointed in the Department of Surgery Otolaryngology
Tinnitus Associations
The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) P.O. Box 5 Portland, Oregon USA 97207-0005 Phone: [phone] Fax [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.ata.org	A one-year membership to the ATA costs $50.00 (U.S.) and includes receipt of the Quarterly magazine publication, entitled “Tinnitus Today”. Books and other tinnitus-related material can be ordered through the website at a discount. Membership in the ATA provides online downloadable access to the book, video and tapes with the Progressive Tinnitus Management program. If you do not have internet access you can purchase the system at a discount through the ATA with membership. You may also borrow it for a month from DHA.
British Tinnitus Association	http://www.tinnitus.org.uk
Australian Tinnitus Association	http://www.tinnitus.asn.au/
United Kingdom Action on Hearing Loss	http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/your-hearing/tinnitus.aspx

Web Resources
Pawel Jastreboff Emory Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Center Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia Phone: [phone] www.tinnitus-pjj.com	Dr. Pawel Jastreboff is the researcher who developed the Neurophysiological Model of Tinnitus, upon which “Tinnitus Retraining Therapy” (TRT) is based. His website outlines the role of the brain’s limbic system in tinnitus annoyance.
Stephen Nagler’s Tinnitus Site http://www.tinn.com	Dr. Nagler is a surgeon who developed tinnitus and went through TRT with Dr. Jastreboff. He is now a spokesperson for the American Tinnitus Association.
Oregon Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Treatment Center http://www.tinnitus-audiology.com/	Director Marsha Johnson, an Audiologist, offers TRT and education about tinnitus. Useful information is available on her website.
Dr. Neil Bauman’s Site	Dr. Bauman is a PhD. who has an excellent newsletter and has written books on Tinnitus and Ototoxic drugs. The books are available to borrow from the DHA library or buy from the American Tinnitus Association. He writes about the latest tinnitus research, effects of drugs and herbal preparations practical tinnitus suggestions in his newsletter and is worth receiving. Dr. Bauman occasionally recommends equipment. This equipment may already be in the DHA equipment department, and if not we can order it in for you. Please contact the Equipment Department for more information at [phone].

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