Acadiana's Leading Tinnitus Specialists

Real relief from ringing, buzzing, and humming — backed by FDA-approved Lenire therapy and 40+ years of audiology expertise.

Why ACI Is Acadiana's Top Choice for Tinnitus Care

Tinnitus is more than a ringing in your ears — it can disrupt sleep, concentration, work, and peace of mind. ACI brings together the most advanced, evidence-based tinnitus treatments available anywhere in Louisiana, delivered by clinicians who specialize in this exact condition.

Certified Lenire Provider

One of the few practices in the region credentialed to deliver FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation — the most significant advance in tinnitus treatment in decades.

Doctors of Audiology

Tinnitus is evaluated and managed by Au.D. clinicians — not technicians. We diagnose underlying causes the right way and personalize every treatment plan.

Full Treatment Toolkit

Lenire, Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), sound therapy, CBT-informed counseling, and hearing aid integration — all under one roof, all coordinated by one team.

Featured on KLFY News 10

Dr. Kimberly (Peezie) Allred was selected by local news to explain Lenire to the Acadiana community — a recognition of ACI's leadership in tinnitus care.

83%

of Lenire patients in the TENT-A3 clinical trial responded to treatment with sustained tinnitus reduction

12 wks

typical Lenire treatment course — done at home with in-office monitoring at ACI

40+ yrs

serving Acadiana — the region's longest-running independent hearing center

Understanding Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. While many people describe it as "ringing in the ears," tinnitus can also sound like hissing, buzzing, humming, clicking, roaring, or pulsating. It can occur in one or both ears and may be constant or intermittent.

Tinnitus affects millions of Americans and can range from a minor annoyance to a condition that significantly impacts quality of life, sleep, concentration, and emotional well-being. The good news is that effective treatments are available.

Treatment Options

At ACI Hearing Center, we offer a comprehensive approach to tinnitus management. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific symptoms and needs:

Sound maskers: Devices that produce gentle background noise to reduce the perception of tinnitus.
Hearing aids: For patients with hearing loss and tinnitus, hearing aids can address both conditions simultaneously. Many modern hearing aids include built-in tinnitus masking features.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps change the way you perceive and respond to tinnitus, reducing its emotional impact.
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT): A combination of sound therapy and counseling that helps your brain learn to classify tinnitus as a neutral signal.
Lenire: An FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation device — see below for details.

How Does Lenire Work?

Learn how bimodal neuromodulation treats tinnitus — official explainer from Neuromod Devices, the makers of Lenire.

Lenire — FDA-Approved Tinnitus Treatment

ACI Hearing Center is proud to be a certified Lenire provider — one of the few practices in the region offering this groundbreaking, FDA-approved treatment for tinnitus.

How Lenire Works

Lenire uses bimodal neuromodulation to treat tinnitus. The system combines two types of stimulation delivered simultaneously:

Sound therapy: Custom audio tones delivered through headphones.
Tongue stimulation: Mild electrical pulses delivered through a small device placed on the tongue (called a Tonguetip).

When used together, these two stimulation methods work to retrain the brain's neural circuits associated with tinnitus. Clinical trials have shown that the majority of patients experience a significant reduction in tinnitus severity.

What to Expect

Treatment sessions are done at home for 30–60 minutes per day
Most patients use the device for 12 weeks
You will have follow-up appointments at our office to monitor progress
Clinical trials showed significant improvement in tinnitus symptoms for the majority of participants

ACI on KLFY News 10

Dr. Kimberly (Peezie) Allred discusses Lenire treatment on local news — as featured on KLFY News 10, December 2025.

When Should You Seek Help?

You should schedule a tinnitus evaluation if you experience:

Persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming that does not go away
Tinnitus that interferes with sleep, concentration, or daily activities
Tinnitus in only one ear (this may require additional evaluation)
Pulsating tinnitus that follows your heartbeat
Tinnitus accompanied by hearing loss, dizziness, or ear pain
Increased anxiety, stress, or depression related to tinnitus