LABYRINTH AUDIOLOGY, INC.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

Labyrinth Audiology , we are dedicated to provide comprehensive, family centered hearing health care. We will explain your results in detail. If hearing aids or therapy are advised, we will help you select the most appropriate treatment for your needs and lifestyle. Labyrinth Audiology In-ear monitors are devices used by musicians to listen to music or to hear a custom mix of vocals and stage instrumentation for live performance or recording studio mixing. They are often custom fitted for an individual's ears and provide a high level of noise reduction from ambient surroundings. Depending on the quality of the fit and length of the ear canal, a custom fit in-ear monitor will generally provide somewhere between 25 and 35 dB of noise reduction. Musicians who do not need amplified playback in their ears may benefit from custom-fitted musicians’ earplugs. These are non-electrical earplugs fitted with custom filters to make specific sounds in the music spectrum softer, while not compromising the overall musical experience. Ordinary ear plugs cut off high-frequency sounds, making voices muffled and the timbre of music dull. The natural sound from musicians’ ear plugs solves this problem by reducing the volume you hear without distorting the sounds. By definition, subjective tinnitus is evidenced by an acoustic like sensation, usually located within the head, for which there is no external cause. It is defined in a variety of ways by those who suffer from it. Such statements as roaring, hissing, music, crickets, a cacophony of sounds, and static-like are only a few of the descriptions provided by our patients regarding this ongoing disorder. Two conclusions are evident. First of all, there is no general consensus as to etiology. Second, there is no general consensus of an absolute or effective treatment which cures the disorder. However, there is a need to provide treatment programs which assist the patient in coping with the problem, even though only the symptom (tinnitus) is being treated. Dr. Ali Danesh and Labyrinth Audiology are pleased to inform you that we now offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for treating patients with persistent, bothersome tinnitus. By implementing CBT as a critical component of our tinnitus treatment, we utilize evidence-based treatment for tinnitus as described in the attached Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus (Tunkel, David E., et.al. 2014). As stated in the Guideline: “…COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: Clinicians should recommend CBT to patients with persistent, bothersome tinnitus.” Patricia Wightman, M.Ed. , Ed.S, LMHC, a Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, is joining Labyrinth Audiology to offer CBT to all tinnitus patients. Patricia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 25 years’ experience helping patients who experience chronic medical conditions which cause emotional distress and reduced quality of life. Patricia is also a tinnitus patient who has gone from “tinnitus sufferer” to “tinnitus survivor.” Along with CBT, Patricia will also provide education and counseling as recommended in the Guideline, which states: “Clinicians should educate patients with persistent, bothersome tinnitus about management strategies.” CBT adds to our multidisciplinary model which includes prior medical screening, audiology testing and diagnostics, sound therapy, and now, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Evidence-based therapies recommended in the Guideline are shown through research to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety and fear. CBT, delivered within a context of a caring, therapeutic relationship provided by a qualified counselor provides an effective basis for treatment. In addition to assisting patients, family members or significant others may receive counseling as an adjunct to patient treatment. Telemedicine (by phone or internet) will also be available to provide ongoing support and follow-up for patients needing “booster” sessions. We do not underestimate the distress and disturbance of normal life activities that tinnitus patients are experiencing. Intervention with these evidence-based therapies gives clinicians the ability to use evidence-based treatment upon diagnosis. ITC instruments sit in the lower portion of the outer ear bowl, making them comfortable and easy to use. Because they're slightly larger than CIC models, they have a longer battery life, and can host additional features such as directional microphones for better understanding in noisy environments, and controls such as volume controls. They fit mild and moderate hearing losses. At Labyrinth Audiology, we are dedicated to provide comprehensive, family centered hearing health care. Labyrinth Audiology offers professional and scientific services to individuals with hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Audiologic evaluations and vestibular balance tests are performed by employing state of the art equipment under the supervision of Dr. Danesh who is an expert in audiology and hearing sciences. , assistive listening devices, and aural rehabilitation are provided by exceptional professionals in the field of hearing at Labyrinth Audiology. All sorts of hearing aids including digital, programmable, and analog hearing aids are available. Special application hearing aids such as wireless CROS, BICROS, and waterproof hearing aids can also be ordered via Labyrinth Audiology located in Boca Raton, Florida. Labyrinth Audiology , tinnitus; hyperacusis; and balance problems are also our specialty. Tinnitus therapy has been a center of attention to this practice and patients receive outstanding services and treatment at our center. Vestibular diagnosis and rehabilitation is also provided to patients and those who are referred by other medical practitioners such as family physicians, internists, pediatricians, neurologists, and otolaryngologists. Our primary concern is your confidence and personal satisfaction. We are dedicated to serve you with quality care. All hearing aids and assistive equiptment are provided with a 100% money back guarantee.