PAWEL J. JASTREBOFF, PHD, SCD, MBA
After 8 years at Yale University and 8 years at the University of Maryland, where he established the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Center, Dr. Jastreboff moved to Emory University in January 1999 to continue for research and patient treatment. In 1988, on the basis of research on the physiological mechanisms of tinnitus Dr. Jastreboff proposed a neurophysiological model of tinnitus and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). He has also created an animal model of tinnitus, and his present research is aimed at delineating the mechanisms of tinnitus and designing new methods of tinnitus and hyperacusis alleviation. Dr. Jastreboff received a PhD in Neuroscience and Doctor of Sciences Degree (Neuroscience) from the Polish Academy of Science. He did his postdoctoral training in the University of Tokyo, Japan. He has an MBA degree from Goizuetta Business School at Emory. He holds Visiting Professor appointments at Yale University School of Medicine and at University College London and Middlesex Hospital, London, England.
Sound Therapy: Flexibility Leads to Personalization
Michael Piskosz, M.S.
A review of modern concepts, sound therapy considerations and technologies to assist in the administration of tinnitus management will be discussed. In addition, new sound therapy tools offered from ReSound offer clinicians more flexible options to address the individual preferences for sound therapy with their patients. These tools will be reviewed and demonstrated for clinicians to familiarize themselves with them.
Participants will be able to
- discuss the importance of flexible and customizable sound therapy solutions
- discuss the different sound therapy options offered from ReSound
- demonstrate how to create a soundscape in the ReSound Relief app.
Michael Piskosz is Clinical Trainer at GN Resound. Michael has been part of GN ReSound since 2004. He earned his M.S. in audiology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, WA. Michael serves as a senior global audiologist on the Global Audioloy team. His primary responsibilities include the development of tinnitus products, training materials, as well as the training of ReSound personnel and hearing care professionals in the audiology industry. His primary focus is helping deliver innovative and effective tinnitus solutions from ReSound.
Tinnitus Problems, Phonak Solutions
Dan Stover, Au.D.
This course will provide a basic overview of the most important and pertinent tinnitus information. Once the foundations are set, various treatment options will be discussed in depth. Participants will learn how Phonak can help them acquire tinnitus patients and treat them effectively.
Participants will be able to
- outline the basic tenets of providing stellar patient care to individuals with tinnitus
- sift through numerous treatment options to find the most appropriate treatment for each and every patient
- describe the ways in which Phonak can assist with tinnitus patients throughout his or her patients' entire journey
Dan Stover, Au.D. is a Phonak clinical trainer. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communications sciences and disorders from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his doctorate from University of Texas at Austin. Early in his childhood, Dan became familiar with audiology as he is a long-time hearing aid user. This proved to be a valuable asset to him as he practiced audiology at Austin Ear Clinic, where he performed diagnostic audiometrics, VNG, ABR, ENOG, ECOG, and hearing aid evaluations.
Tinnitus SoundSupport: A Flexible Solution for both Patients and Audiologists
Annette Mazevski, Au.D., Ph.D.
This presentation will discuss a new feature available in our Inium Sense products, called Tinnitus SoundSupport, for those who report tinnitus symptoms. Treatments and therapy options, along with demonstrating counseling materials, will be covered.
Participants will be able to
- explain how to demonstrate and discriminate between the sounds available through Tinnitus SoundSupport
- summarize the purpose of different therapy methods and how sound generators work with each therapy method
- apply the support materials covered in the presentation within their tinnitus treatment setting
Annette Mazevski, Au.D., Ph.D., is the Manager of Technology Assessment at Oticon, Inc. Prior to joining Oticon, Dr. Mazevski worked in university, clinical, and private practice settings, providing care to both pediatric and adult populations. In addition to her clinical experience, she has been involved in amplification research for several years and has engaged in product testing and publishing on behalf of Oticon.
Widex Zen Therapy Made Easy
James. W. Martin, Au.D.
Most current therapies for tinnitus patients incorporate counseling along with some form of acoustic stimulation. Because of the strong correlations between tinnitus, hearing loss and stress, it is logical that therapeutic intervention address the main contributing factors to tinnitus distress, the phantom auditory perception, the hyper-vigilance paid to the tinnitus, and the negative emotional reaction. This is a review of Widex Zen Therapy.
Participants will be able to
- learn about Elements of tinnitus distress
- learn about Components of Widex Zen Therapy
- learn about Music for stress management and sound therapy
Dr. James W. Martin, Jr. is Director of Southeast Professional Education at Widex USA. He was born and raised in Waynesville, North Carolina. He received his BachelorÂ’s Degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from The Ohio State University and his Masters Degree in Audiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He earned his Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) at Arizona School of Health Sciences. James worked in a clinical setting for over ten years before coming onboard as a training audiologist for Widex Hearing Aid Company.
Welcome to a new way of managing tinnitus
Ben Rex
Personalized andpatient-driven, the Levo System gives hearing professionals the ability tocreate custom sound therapy based on the unique tinnitus sound of each individual. Unlike a pitch match, which focuses solely on frequency,the Levo System identifies and recreates the tinnitus sound as a whole. That personalsound print becomes the basis for nightly therapy. Patient use and progress is recorded within the system to track the level of tinnitus relief over time.
No more one size fits all solutions. No more trying to guess what your patient is experiencing. With Levo, you can hear what your patienthearsand createa therapy specific to his or her needs.
Since 2002, Ben Rex has been at the forefront of the specialized start-up medical industry including product launches in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device verticals. Ben has been an established voice in the hearing instruments industry since 2009, having launched Lyric Hearing on the West Coast for InSound Medical and helped to integrate InSound Medical and Phonak LLC. Ben is currently excited to be working with the Otoharmonics team on launching theLevoSystem fortinnitus sound therapy inSouthern California where he resides with his wife and 5 young children.
The Role of Sound Therapy in a Tinnitus/Sound Sensitivity Management Program
Natan Bauman, M.S.-Eng, Ed.D.
Sound therapy is a broad term which can describe a variety of sounds delivered in numerous types of devices based on the individual needs of the patient. Sound Therapy and Counseling are the two essential components of an effective tinnitus/sound sensitivity treatment program. This presentation is designed to help practitioners explain to their patients why sound therapy is such a critical component in reducing the negative effects of their tinnitus or sound sensitivity condition.
Participants will be able to
- Describe the concepts of sound therapy to their patients
- Describe to your patient why amplification is important for tinnitus rehabilitation
- Discuss sound therapy verification measurements
Dr. Bauman holds a Doctorate Degree from Columbia University and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Wrocklaw University. Before forming a private practices of Hearing Balance and Speech and New England Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Center, he was Director of Audiology at Yale New Haven Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine. He currently has several practice settings and is Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Tinnitus Practitioners Association.
Dr. Bauman is the inventor of the revolutionary Vivatone (RITE) hearing aid. He holds numerous patents for hearing and tinnitus related devices and is a desired speaker on several topics pertaining to audiology both nationally and internationally. His extensive knowledge and experience is evident in the highly successful training courses he presents for the Tinnitus Practitioners Association.
New Views in Hearing Awareness, Disorders and Conservation
S. Benjamin (Benj) Kanters, MM
With the increasing incidence of noise-induced hearing disorders, we must promote hearing awareness to the general public. This presentation will provide an overview of the techniques employed in The Hearing Conservation Workshop to teach hearing awareness. After 6 years and over 80 workshops, attendees develop a sense of ownership of their hearing. Once that is established, they want to take care of themselves and understand disorders such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, and hearing loss.
Participants will be able to
- Understand the pervasive “cultural ignorance” that results in people abusing their hearing
- Discover new ways of thinking about sound and hearing to more effectively reach the general public
- Develop new strategies for integrating lifestyle issues as conversation points with patients or customers.
BeniKanters is the founder of Hear Tomorrow, a non-profit organization. He received aMasters in Music Technology at Northwestern University. He is Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Audio Arts & Acoustics at Columbia College, Chicago.
Memberships & Affiliations:
Audio Engineering Society
National Hearing Conservation Association
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Advisory Board Member :Hugh Knowles Hearing Center of Northwestern University
The Foundation for Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation
Siemens binax: flexible acoustic therapy to meet the needs of any patient
Leanne Powers, Au.D.
Tinnitus is a common problem affecting approximately 1 in 5 individuals. There is strong evidence to suggest that acoustic therapy can help mitigate the effects of tinnitus. Acoustic therapy can occur in many forms from simply fitting the patient with appropriate amplification to following a designed tinnitus protocol such as TRT, TAT or CHaTT. Siemens Hearing Instruments offers solutions that can be adapted to any therapy protocol to fit the needs of the individual.
Participants will be able to
- define acoustic therapy as it pertains to tinnitus treatment
- demonstrate how to set the Siemens tinnitus therapy signal
- describe the various modes that the Siemens therapy signal can be activated in and how to see the output of the therapy signal in Connexx 7 software
Dr. Powers is as an Education Specialist training customers as well as Sivantos staff on Siemens brand products, software, and services. Leanne practiced in a variety of hearing healthcare settings for 16 years prior to joining the Sivantos team. Most recently she operated two hearing aid offices in the Chicago land area. Leanne received her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, her graduate degree from RUSH University in Chicago, and her Doctorate from ATSU.
Musicians (and Audio Engineers) . . . A Special Cohort with Special Needs . . . Reaching Out with Their Own Language
S. Benjamin (Benj) Kanters, MM
This presentation will introduce attendees to the language, knowledge and mindset of music and audio professionals. By understanding how they work with and think about music and sound, hearing science professionals and manufacturers of hearing protection products can develop new “tools” for reaching out to this unique group. The goal is to better educate them about the “occupational hazards” of their work, and avoid disorders such as tinnitus, hyperacusis and sensory hearing loss.
Participants will be able to
- Discover new ways of thinking about sound and hearing, particularly in the language used by professionals in audio and music
- Develop new ways of presenting basic concepts of hearing physiology and disorders to musicians and audio engineers
- Broaden their own understanding of sound and audio systems by relating with principles and systems of hearing physiology
How to treat Tinnitus remotely? A TinniLogic™ presentation
Natan Bauman, M.S.Eng, Ed.D.
Tinnitus is an affliction which affects close to 50 million people in USA alone. If we consider that at least 10 million will seek some form of help and if we estimate that all audiologists in USA, about 10,000, will engage in some form of treatment for tinnitus, then each audiologist will be treating about 1000 tinnitus patients. There is an obvious need to develop tinnitus services in most optimal way in order to be able to satisfy such tremendous and overwhelming demand.
This presentation will describe newly developed equipment which has a multifaceted application.
First, it provides for a most comprehensive tinnitus evaluation. It also allows for tinnitus matching for virtue any tinnitus sound. Next, it permits designing the most optimal sound therapy. In addition, it offers a treatment protocol which can be individualized to each provide for each tinnitus treatment protocol. Most importantly it can be tailored to each tinnitus patient. And finally, this presentation will describe a unique way of providing remote services with direct access to the tinnitus patient who can be enrolled in a tinnitus program without “face to face” contact with the tinnitus practitioner. Such remote connectivity affords a two way communication between the practitioner and the patient while treatment is undergoing and thus, it can be modified, at any point, as needed if desired.
Additional advantages of this newly developed equipment will be presented.
Participants will be able to
- learn basic elements of tinnitus diagnostic evaluation
- learn about various options related to treatment for tinnitus
- learn about a remote way to work with a tinnitus patient