Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins
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Staff
Abby McMahon,
AuD, CCC-A, CH-TM
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.
Tony Kovacs,
AuD, CH-TM
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.
Kelsey Harris,
AuD, CCC-A, CH-TM
Audiologist
Dr. Kelsey Harris began her journey at Sound Relief as a Patient Care Coordinator, holding a bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her passion for hearing health, particularly tinnitus management, inspired her to transition to the role of audiology assistant while simultaneously earning her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. With academic training and practical, hands-on experience, Dr. Harris can provide expert care in diagnostics and treatment. She values the collaborative, patient-centered environment at Sound Relief and enjoys working alongside a dedicated team of professionals.
Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Harris grew up in a close-knit family of 10 siblings, where she quickly learned the importance of effective communication. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family and their two Great Danes, Roux and Brie. Dr. Harris is an avid outdoors lover who enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, and camping. Her strong family values and love for nature shape her personal life and compassionate approach to patient care.
Julie Prutsman,
AuD
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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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 36 verified patient reviews for Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins! Their average review score is 4.97 () from 36 reviews.
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“What a great experience! Dr McMahon is wonderful! She took time to explain the process of my hearing exam and answered all my questions throughout the procedure. She explained the results in layman’s terms so I had a clear understanding of my results. Dr McMahon is trustworthy and caring. I look forward to seeing her again! I highly recommend her to anyone with hearing issues!! ”
Received 04/23/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:“Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. McMahon provided such a clear, caring, and informative experience—we truly appreciate your recommendation!”
“Always good to see Dr McMahon. She provides a caring, friendly and professional service. I’m confident in trusting my hearing health with her. ”
Received 03/31/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:“Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you feel confident and cared for by Dr. McMahon. Your trust means the world to us.”
“The doctors and staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. I am confident that the recommended hearing aids will work well.”
Received 03/12/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:“Great to hear! Thank you for the review and the recommendation!”
“Dr Kelsey Harris has been absolutely wonderful in working with my 89 year old Father. She is thoughtful and thorough in everything she does for him. My dad is so excited to be able to hear good again and he appreciates all she does. Hats off to Dr Harris.”
Received 03/11/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:“Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Dr. Harris has made such a positive impact on your father's hearing journey. We'll be sure to share your appreciation with her!”
“Dr Tony Kovac’s is very professional and thorough. I highly recommend Sound Relief in Fort Collins ”
Received 03/06/2025Official Response from Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center - Fort Collins:“Thank you for the review and the recommendation.”
Clinic details
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 WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
Ear cleaning
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 8 am - 1 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Amenities
Free coffee
Free WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
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