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Jake McPherson Named Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group

VeDA is pleased to congratulate Jake McPherson, PT, DPT, NCS, on his new role as Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (VR SIG) within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). The VR

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Dizzy Parents Day 2026

Honoring the Parents Who Keep Going Through the Spin Every parent faces challenges. But for parents living with a vestibular disorder, even the simplest moments of family life can require extraordinary perseverance. On August 28,

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Motherhood, Dizziness, and Resilience

Navigating Parenting with a Vestibular Disorder When Life Turns Upside Down Motherhood is often imagined as a season of motion—chasing toddlers, attending school events, juggling schedules, and holding everything together. But for mothers living with

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Not All Dizziness Is The Same

What I Learned as Both a Patient and a Clinician Guest post by Cherika Gadson, FNP-C, vestibular patient Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms encountered in healthcare. It is also one of the

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Looking Fine Almost Cost Me My Healing

Guest post by Cherika Gadson, MS, APRN, NP-C, vestibular patient Vestibular disorders are often described as “invisible illnesses.” While that label is accurate, it can also shape how we respond to our own symptoms in

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One-Eared Kayaker-An Acoustic Neuroma Recovery Story

This is an excerpt from the book, "Professionally Unstable: Tales of Treating the Desperately Dizzy" by Dr. Anthony Veglia, DPT.  Awaiting me in the lobby was a middle-aged man, monotone in voice, flat in affect,

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Writing in the Wake – How Writing Became Kimberly’s Anchor

Writing in the Wake How Writing Became My Anchor in a Sea of Uncertainty By Kimberly Warner, vestibular patient and author I’ll be honest, the last thing I wanted to do in the early years of

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A Legacy of Research and Advocacy – Dr. David Zee

Dr. David Zee, MD, is a pioneering neurologist whose recent generous donation boldly advances VeDA’s medical advocacy programs. As a long-standing member of our Medical and Scientific Advisory Board and now a Trustee, Dr. Zee continues

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Honoring Dr. P. Ashley Wackym

A Legacy of Leadership and Philanthropy The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is privileged to count among its most steadfast champions Dr. P. Ashley Wackym, a globally recognized neurotologist, past Chair of VeDA’s Medical Advisory Board,

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How Rachel Reclaimed Her Life After A Stroke Left Her Spinning

Finding Solid Ground Before her stroke, Rachel Abbassi was a vibrant, driven woman who poured her heart and soul into her career as a marketing director. She thrived on the fast pace and constant challenges,

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Adam Lindo: Musician, Minister, and Health Coach Whose Life Was Turned Upside Down

A Life Turned Upside Down Adam Lindo, a musician, minister, and health coach, was living a full and active life when everything changed on December 27, 2020. What began as a day like any other

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When the World Become a Trigger: Climate and Vestibular Health

I live with vestibular migraine, a condition that affects balance, sensory processing, and the nervous system in ways that are difficult to explain and even harder to live with. My symptoms began during pregnancy in

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