Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: August 15, 2014
Did you know that we hear with our brain just as much as we do with our ears? In a study published last year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists demonstrated significant improvement in hearing after using our BrainHQ auditory program for 40 hours (Time Magazine).
And while we're on the topic of hearing, DynamicBrain is very pleased to announce our partnership with the Advanced Hearing Group of Clinics, who will be now offering our patented Hearing Rehabilitation Course to their clients in the National Capital Region. In the words of the President and Founder of the Advanced Hearing Group of Clinics, Rodney Taylor, Doctor of Audiology: "We are truly excited to offer the clinically-proven BrainHQ technology to our valued clients!"
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Kind Regards, Frieda Fanni
President
DynamicBrain Inc.
DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing BrainHQ in English and French.
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