If you’ve ever Googled tinnitus at 2 a.m., you already know: the internet is full of miracle “cures,” scary stories, and confusing advice. Some sites promise to “erase tinnitus in 7 days” with pills or sound files. Others insist you’re doomed to suffer forever. In between, there are a few excellent, evidence-based tinnitus resources — but they can be hard … Read More

Lenire® is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive tinnitus treatment that uses something called bimodal neuromodulation. That simply means it stimulates your nervous system in two ways at the same time to help your brain respond differently to tinnitus. During Lenire treatment: Those two inputs — sound plus tongue stimulation — work together to “retrain” how your brain processes tinnitus. Over time, … Read More

If you work in Bay Area tech and notice your tinnitus gets louder when stress spikes, you’re not imagining it. At California Hearing Center in San Mateo and San Carlos, and in our partner clinic Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center (All Ears Alaska), we see the same pattern again and again: patients from San Francisco, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Redwood … Read More

If you’re living with tinnitus, one of the most confusing questions is: “Is this actually getting better?” The sound might still be there, but something feels different… or maybe it doesn’t, and you’re worried that means you’re stuck. To unpack this, we’re drawing on the experience of Dr. Emily E. McMahan, AuD — a nationally recognized tinnitus specialist who partners … Read More

If you’re searching for a tinnitus evaluation in San Mateo or San Carlos, there’s a good chance you’ve already been told some version of, “Your hearing is fine,” while the ringing in your ears is very much not fine. At California Hearing Center, our tinnitus assessments go far beyond a quick “pass/fail” hearing screen. Guided by the same evidence-based approach … Read More

If you were told there is “nothing we can do” for your tinnitus or your doctor said you should “just live with it,” this article is for you. At California Hearing Center in San Mateo and San Carlos, and in our partner clinic Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center (All Ears Alaska), we hear the same story every week: someone finally … Read More

What Tinnitus Really Is — And Why 80% of People Learn to Ignore It If you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly is tinnitus, and why does it bother some people more than others?”, you’re not alone. To answer that, we’re drawing on the experience of Dr. Emily E. McMahan, AuD — a nationally recognized tinnitus audiologist, owner of Alaska Hearing & … Read More

Why I Chose Tinnitus (And Why I Only See Tinnitus Patients Now) — Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD If you’ve ever been told to “just live with” your tinnitus, you’re not alone. For many people in the Bay Area, the search for real help leads eventually to the same name: Dr. Emily E. McMahan, AuD — a nationally recognized tinnitus audiologist, … Read More

Tinnitus Therapy in the Bay Area — Featuring Dr. Emily McMahan, AuD California Hearing Center (San Mateo) hosts regular tinnitus clinics with Dr. Emily E. McMahan, AuD—a nationally recognized leader in tinnitus care and co-author of peer-reviewed Lenire® outcomes research. Request a Tinnitus Consultation  or call 650-342-9449 Serving San Mateo, Burlingame, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, San Francisco, Palo Alto, … Read More

Specialized Hearing Solutions for Racquet Sports: Squash, Racquetball & Badminton For enthusiasts of indoor racquet sports like squash, racquetball, and badminton, the thrill of the game comes with a hidden risk that many players don’t recognize until it’s too late: potential hearing damage from the unique acoustic environments of these sports. Critical Issue: Enclosed court sports create some of the … Read More