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A clinically proven tinnitus treatment used at home and guided by our audiologists.

Lenire® is a clinically proven tinnitus treatment used at home and guided by our audiologists. One of our audiologists customizes the device to your tinnitus profile, and you use it at home through two 30-minute sessions each day as part of a personalized treatment plan guided by your care plan.

Lenire Kelowna Tinnitus Treatment

Sound and gentle tongue stimulation — working together.

Lenire® pairs soothing sounds through Bluetooth headphones with mild pulses to the tongue via the Tonguetip. Used together, they work to help the brain respond differently to tinnitus, reducing how bothersome it feels for many patients.

This approach is called bimodal neuromodulation — stimulating two points of the nervous system at the same time. Clinical studies showed stronger outcomes than sound-only therapy for many patients with moderate or worse tinnitus.

What to Expect From Lenire® Treatment

Lenire® is a personalized tinnitus treatment program that combines an in-depth assessment, guided device fitting, daily home use, and ongoing clinical support. Here’s what the process typically looks like.

1. Comprehensive Tinnitus Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed tinnitus evaluation. We’ll review your hearing health, tinnitus history, symptoms, and how tinnitus is affecting your daily life.

2. Review of Your Tinnitus Profile and Candidacy

We’ll discuss your assessment results, including your Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) score, and determine whether Lenire is an appropriate treatment option for your specific tinnitus profile.

3. Device Fitting and Setup

If Lenire is right for you, we’ll fit and program your device, show you how it works, and make sure you’re comfortable using it before beginning treatment at home.

4. Daily Home Treatment

You’ll use Lenire at home for 30 minutes, twice per day, following your personalized treatment plan. The device combines sound therapy with gentle tongue stimulation designed to help reduce the impact of tinnitus over time.

5. Follow-Up Appointments

During the first 6 to 12 weeks, we’ll check in regularly to monitor your progress, answer questions, and make any adjustments needed to support your treatment experience.

6. Progress Review and Ongoing Recommendations

We’ll review your results, discuss any changes you’ve experienced, and provide ongoing recommendations to help you get the most from your treatment moving forward.

Every patient’s tinnitus is different. Your assessment helps us understand your unique experience and determine whether Lenire is the right next step for you.

A clinically studied device designed to reduce bothersome tinnitus symptoms.

Lenire Tonguetip

Tonguetip

The Tonguetip has 32 tiny electrodes that deliver mild and safe pulses to the surface of the tongue. Designed to sit comfortably in your mouth during each session.

Lenire Handheld Controller

Handheld Controller

Start, pause, and resume your session. Adjust sound volume and tongue stimulation intensity to a comfortable level.

Lenire Bluetooth Headphones

Bluetooth Headphones

Wireless headphones deliver customized audio to activate the auditory nerve. Included with the Lenire device.

Lenire® has helped thousands of patients experience clinically significant improvements in tinnitus symptoms.

Real patients. Significant, sustained improvement. Here’s what some of them say about treatment with Lenire®.

Clinically studied tinnitus treatment with significant patient-reported improvement.

Safe and effective in three large-scale clinical trials with more than 500 tinnitus patients.

Lenire Trial 1

TRIAL 1

81%

326 patients reported clinically significant improvement in tinnitus symptoms during the study period.

Lenire Trial 2

TRIAL 2

90%

191 patients reported significant relief that lasted at least one year.

TRIAL 3

70%

Lenire® outperformed sound-only therapy in a head-to-head controlled trial.

Clinical trial results that hold up in real clinics.

Patients treated at independent clinics are achieving results consistent with the clinical trials. If you’ve been living with tinnitus and wondering whether there’s anything left to try, this is worth a conversation with one of our audiologists.

Sleeping Tinnitus

91.5%

of surveyed real-world patients reported meaningful improvement in tinnitus symptoms consistent with clinical trial results

Frequently asked questions about Lenire®

Lenire is a tinnitus treatment that combines sound therapy through headphones with gentle electrical stimulation of the tongue. This approach is known as bimodal neuromodulation and is designed to help reduce the impact tinnitus has on daily life.

“Bimodal” simply means two forms of stimulation happening together.

While you listen to carefully programmed sounds through headphones, a small device called a Tonguetip delivers gentle pulses to the surface of your tongue. These signals reach the brain at the same time and are designed to encourage positive changes in the neural pathways associated with tinnitus.

Lenire is the first tinnitus treatment of its kind to receive FDA approval and has been studied in large clinical trials involving thousands of patients.

No. Lenire is not a cure for tinnitus.

The goal of treatment is to reduce the burden tinnitus places on your daily life. Many patients report improvements in areas such as sleep, concentration, stress, and overall quality of life. Results vary from person to person.

You may be a candidate if:

  • You have chronic tinnitus that has persisted for several months or longer
  • Your tinnitus affects your sleep, concentration, mood, or daily activities
  • You’re looking for a non-invasive treatment option
  • You’re able to commit to using the device consistently at home

The best way to determine candidacy is through a comprehensive tinnitus assessment.

Your appointment includes a detailed review of your hearing health and tinnitus experience.

This may include:

  • A hearing evaluation
  • Review of your tinnitus history and symptoms
  • Completion of tinnitus questionnaires, including the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI)
  • Discussion of previous treatments you’ve tried
  • Review of your treatment options
  • Determination of whether Lenire is appropriate for your situation

If Lenire isn’t the right fit, we’ll discuss other options that may help.

Lenire is designed to be used at home for 30 minutes two times per day.

Most patients follow an initial treatment period of approximately 6 to 12 weeks before their first progress review. Treatment plans vary based on individual needs and response to therapy.

Every patient’s experience is different.

Some patients report noticing changes within the first several weeks of treatment, while others require a longer period of consistent use before experiencing meaningful improvement. Clinical studies have shown improvements continuing over time with ongoing use.

No.

The Tonguetip delivers gentle electrical pulses to the surface of the tongue. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild tingling feeling. The stimulation level is adjusted during your fitting appointment to ensure it remains comfortable.

In many cases, yes.

Many people with tinnitus also have hearing loss and wear hearing aids. During your assessment, we’ll determine how Lenire may fit into your overall treatment plan and whether it should be used alongside hearing technology.

Often, yes.

Lenire may be used alongside other tinnitus management strategies when appropriate, including:

  • Hearing aids
  • Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
  • Counselling or mental health support
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
  • Sound enrichment strategies

Your audiologist will recommend the approach that best fits your needs.

No referral is required.

You can book a tinnitus assessment directly with Lakeside Hearing to determine whether Lenire may be appropriate for you.

Lenire® is not a cure for tinnitus. Treatment response may vary across individuals. Lenire is prescribed for treatment by a qualified healthcare professional following an assessment for suitability. Lenire is approved by Health Canada for the treatment of tinnitus in Canada.