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Tinnitus is the sensation of sound, often described as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring. It can be heard in your ears or in your head and can be intermittent or constant. Many people can tune it out, however others need support in coping as it can cause great distress and affect people in areas such…

Funding may be available through the Assistive Devices Program, Veterans’ Affairs Canada, The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, The Ontario Disability Support Program, The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, Ontario Works and private insurance plans. We also offer hearing aid financing plans.

Patients differ in their hearing needs and goals. As such, solutions are different for everyone and are based on factors such as power requirements, patient lifestyle, features required, accessory needs, goals, finances, and vision/dexterity limitations.

Hearing tests are only covered by OHIP if the testing is done in an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist’s office. Some clinics offer “free hearing tests,” but they are often screenings to see if you pass or fail and not a full diagnostic test. If the test is more complete, and the client wants a…

Being around someone who is struggling with their hearing can be frustrating and it often puts a strain on relationships. Untreated hearing loss can cause a person to lose confidence, withdraw socially and become isolated and/or depressed. It has also been linked with increased risk of dementia and falls. We check our vision and clean…

An audiologist is a hearing healthcare professional who assesses and treats hearing loss. Most audiologists in Canada hold a master’s degree and some hold a Doctorate degree in Audiology. Some audiologists have completed additional exams to become nationally certified. Audiologists require registration with a regulatory college in their provinces in order to practice.