Tinnitus Resources
Deaf and Hear Alberta
63 Cornell Road N.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2L 0L4
Phone: (403) 284 6200
Website:
http://hearalberta.ca/about-hearing/tinnitus
http://hearalberta.ca/programs-and-services/tinnitus/
Deborah R. Lain, MSc, Registered Psychologist
Tinnitus Health Specialist
Email: ears@hopefortinnitus.com
Suzanne MacLaren, MA, Registered Audiologist
Tinnitus Resource & Education Specialist
Providing HOPE through Education
Email: tinnitusresources@gmail.com
Hope For Tinnitus
(division of SoulSpring Counselling Inc)
Phone: (403) 253-4559
Website: www.hopefortinnitus.com
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.
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 14th Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 2A4
Phone: (403) 270-7425
Provided by Deaf and Hear Alberta
63 Cornell Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0L4
Phone: 403-284-6200
Email: info@deafandhearalberta.ca
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: (403) 851-1116
Offers Tinnitus & Hyperacusis evaluations and
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
Lisa Bonneau M.S., R. Aud, Clinical Audiologist
The Hearing Loss Clinic
North Hill Shopping Centre
#251, 1632 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1M7
Phone: (403) 289-3290
Fax: (403) 284-3234
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.
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.
Roberta Moraes
Connect Hearing Clinic
Chinook Shopping Centre
#303, 6455 MacLeod Trail S.W.
Calgary, AB T2H 0K8
Phone: (403) 255-0938
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: (403) 228-3300
Fax: (403) 228-3349
Dr. Beth Lange, ENT
Suite 300 1011 Glemore Trail SW
Calgary, AB T2V 4R6
Phone: (403) 571-5219
Provided by Deaf and Hear Alberta
63 Cornell Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0L4
Phone: 403-284-6200
Email: info@deafandhearalberta.ca
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: (780) 492-3584
Email: ming.zhang@ualberta.ca
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
British Tinnitus Association
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.
http://www.tinnitus.org.uk
Australian Tinnitus Association
http://www.tinnitus.asn.au/
United Kingdom Action on Hearing Loss
http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/yourhearing/tinnitus.aspx
The American Tinnitus Association (ATA)
P.O. Box 5
Portland, Oregon USA 97207-0005
Phone: (503) 284-9985
Fax (503) 284-0024
Email: tinnitus@ata.org
Website: www.ata.org
Provided by Deaf and Hear Alberta
63 Cornell Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0L4
Phone: 403-284-6200
Email: info@deafandhearalberta.ca
Web Resources
Pawel Jastreboff
Emory Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Center
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Phone: (404) 778-3109
www.tinnitus-pjj.com
Stephen Nagler’s Tinnitus Site
http://www.tinn.com
Oregon Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Treatment Center
http://www.tinnitus-audiology.com/
Dr. Neil Bauman’s Site
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.
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.
Director Marsha Johnson, an Audiologist, offers
TRT and education about tinnitus. Useful
information is available on her website.
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 (403) 284-6200.
Provided by Deaf and Hear Alberta
63 Cornell Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0L4
Phone: 403-284-6200
Email: info@deafandhearalberta.ca