Professional Resources & Referrals

If you’re supporting a patient with hearing, tinnitus, balance, or post-concussion symptoms, we’re here to work alongside you.

At Sonaris, we provide focused audiological and vestibular assessment with a diagnostic-first approach, helping clarify complex presentations and guide next steps with confidence.

Our goal is simple, to make referral pathways clear, timely, and useful for both you and your patient.

Greater Vancouver Physician Referrals Audiology

Below is an overview of the main referral pathways we support. Each section outlines the types of patients we typically see and how we approach assessment and next steps.

Hearing & Auditory Assessment

For patients experiencing:

  • hearing loss or communication difficulty
  • tinnitus or sound sensitivity
  • auditory processing concerns
  • sudden or unexplained changes in hearing

We provide comprehensive diagnostic audiology, including full hearing evaluation, speech testing, and advanced measures to support differential diagnosis and care planning.

Cochlear Implant & Advanced Hearing Pathways

For patients with:

  • severe to profound hearing loss
  • limited benefit from amplification
  • consideration for cochlear implant candidacy

We provide local candidacy screening, including speech testing in best-aided conditions and hearing aid optimization, helping determine whether referral to the provincial program is appropriate.

This supports more efficient use of specialist resources and reduces unnecessary travel for patients.

Tinnitus & Sound Sensitivity Care

For patients experiencing:

  • persistent tinnitus
  • hyperacusis or reduced sound tolerance
  • sensory overwhelm related to sound

We offer structured assessment and support, including tinnitus-focused care, sound therapy, and counselling approaches designed to reduce daily impact.

Balance & Vestibular Assessment

For patients with:

  • dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance
  • post-concussion symptoms
  • suspected vestibular dysfunction

We provide comprehensive vestibular assessment using evidence-based protocols to identify, localize, and quantify vestibular involvement.

Findings support diagnosis, care planning, and referral coordination where needed.

Post-Concussion Hearing & Balance

For patients who:

  • continue to experience symptoms after a concussion
  • report dizziness, tinnitus, or sound sensitivity
  • feel “not back to normal” despite normal imaging

We assess how auditory and balance systems are functioning post-injury, helping identify sensory strain and guide appropriate next steps.

Working Together

We value collaborative care and are available to discuss complex cases or clarify referral pathways.

If you have questions about whether a referral is appropriate, we’re always open to a conversation.