Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins

4703 Boardwalk Dr Unit B2 Ft Collins, CO 80525

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(970) 449-0615

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Abby McMahon,
AuD, CCC-A, FAAA

Audiologist

Dr. Abby McMahon is a licensed audiologist helping patients in our Fort Collins office location. She earned her Doctorate in audiology from Northern University in Boston. Dr. McMahon holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She served on several audiology boards including the Colorado Academy of Audiology as President. She is knowledgeable in the latest technology in hearing aids and devices so she can help you choose the best solution for your hearing needs.

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Tony Kovacs,
AuD, FAAA

Audiologist

Originally from Chicago, Tony moved to Colorado in 2012 to pursue his Doctorate after many years of touring as the lead vocalist in his punk rock band Shot Baker. He was recently featured in a story by NPR which highlighted his hearing conservation work with musicians. Click here for more information.

In addition to playing music and helping folks with their hearing healthcare needs, Tony enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and camping with his wife, Lisa, and their chocolate lab, Bodhi.

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Kelsey Harris,
AuD

Audiologist

Kelsey began her journey at Sound Relief in Fort Collins as a Patient Care Coordinator and has since achieved her doctorate in audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. Now an audiologist, she continues to support her patients and colleagues with dedication and care.

Originally from the Chicago area, Kelsey has a deep passion for helping others and loves spending time with her large family, which includes 10 siblings and 11 nieces and nephews. An avid dog lover, she volunteers and fosters for local shelters, alongside her own dog, Roux. When she’s not with patients or family, you can find her outdoors, enjoying activities like hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking.

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Julie Prutsman,
AuD, FAAA

Audiologist / Owner

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.

Julie grew up in Highlands Ranch and graduated from Highlands Ranch High School.

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Read 22 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins! Their average review score is 4.95 () from 22 reviews.

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“Employees are always nice and helpful. Dr. K listens to my questions, gives thoughtful answers, and the appointment never feels rushed.”

Carol P. of Gillette, WY   
01/28/2025    Review submitted online

Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:
“Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had such a positive experience with our team and Dr. Kovacs - your trust means so much to us!”
Received 01/29/2025

“I was having trouble with one of my hearing aids (for tinnitus). It was quickly repaired and it was not my hearing, but a faulty wire. Thank you! ”

Karen T. of Fort Collins, CO   
01/27/2025    Review submitted online

Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:
“Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad we could quickly resolve the issue with your hearing aid and get it working for you.”
Received 01/28/2025

“They are always perfect in every way I love my chimes which take so much of the ringing they could not be better”

Marquie V. of Cheyenne, WY   
01/23/2025    Review submitted online

Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:
“Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you love your chimes and that they bring you such joy - your support means the world to us!”
Received 01/28/2025

“Technically outstanding. Always very nice and customer friendly. ”

Jeff H. of Timnath, CO   
01/21/2025    Review submitted online

Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:
“Thank you for the review and the kind words!”
Received 01/22/2025

“Dr McMahon is a true professional and very caring. She determined my hearing loss and provided a recommendation to solve my hearing loss. I am very happy I got her help. ”

Bob M. of Windsor, CO   
01/21/2025    Review submitted online

Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:
“Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. McMahon's professionalism and care made a positive difference for you, and we're glad she could help with your hearing needs.”
Received 01/22/2025

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Clinic details

The Help You Need an The Relief You Deserve

Everything we do starts with our patients. We’re not owned by a manufacturer or forced to sell a certain product or procedure. Instead, we give our patients the time they deserve and need. Backed by the best technology, we share a passion for helping anyone suffering from tinnitus or other hearing health issues.

What makes us different is that we specialize in tinnitus. As Colorado’s leading experts, no tinnitus treatment team is ranked higher or referred with more confidence. With the most comprehensive FDA-approved tinnitus treatments anywhere, we’ve helped thousands of sufferers experience life-changing results. Hearing health care isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

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, using an earmold impression of the patient's ear.
  • 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
  • Earmold impression
  • Out of Office Visits “House Calls”
  • Musician, recreational and industrial custom earplugs

Amenities

Free coffee

Free coffee

Free wifi

Free WiFi

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Financing available

Financing available

Telehealth services

Telehealth services

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

 Remote hearing aid programming

Remote hearing aid programming

Ear cleaning

Ear cleaning

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Hours of operation

SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Tuesday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Wednesday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Thursday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Friday8 am - 1 pm
by appointment
SaturdayClosed

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Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Westminster
12001 Tejon St Unit 124
Westminster, CO 80234

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Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Golden
1030 Johnson Rd Ste 130
Golden, CO 80401

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Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing - Highlands Ranch
200 Plaza Drive #110
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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Your Goals Are Sound Relief Goals

Announcement for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins
Living with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or hearing loss? These issues can become a burden on your overall quality of life and leave you feeling isolated, frustrated, and simply worn out. At Sound Relief, our team of audiologists at our Golden location– promise to work closely with you to discover where you are having the most difficulty communicating. Then, we will collaborate with you to determine the best solution to increase your ability to hear and understand in the situations you describe.

Amenities

Free coffee

Free coffee

Free wifi

Free WiFi

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Financing available

Financing available

Telehealth services

Telehealth services

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

 Remote hearing aid programming

Remote hearing aid programming

Ear cleaning

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
Disclaimer: This clinic profile is for general information purposes only.