Life Rebalanced Live
Virtual Conference
March 2-6, 2026
About Life Rebalanced Live
The Vestibular Disorders Association will be hosting its fifth annual Virtual Vestibular Conference. Vestibular disorders cause a variety of disorienting and debilitating symptoms such as loss of coordination, vertigo, and dizziness, leaving desperate and confused patients searching for answers.
Patients will hear from several different experts on topics relevant to the vestibular disorders community, all from the comfort of their homes. Patients will also have the ability to ask specific questions directly to the speakers.
Free admission includes:
- Access to five live presentations by premier vestibular healthcare providers.
- Each presentation is followed by a panel of patients discussing their experience on that day's topic.
- Closed captions for live presentations and panels.
- Ability to watch the recorded presentations for 24-hours after the conclusion of the session.
- Access to online chat rooms where you can ask questions of presenters and connect directly with other participants.
Agenda
Support & Forum
Technical Support
If you have questions about the conference and/or need help accessing the conference platform, contact us. Our customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST. We try to return calls and emails within 24 hours, but there may be a delay when call volume is high. Thank you for your patience.
Community Boards
Connect with the vestibular community by engaging in icebreakers and chatting in the community discussion boards
Day 1
Hope in Innovation: Emerging Therapies for Chronic Dizziness
This session will explore how innovation—both technological and human-centered—is reshaping the landscape of vestibular care and offering hope to people living with chronic dizziness. From the pioneering breakthroughs that once faced skepticism to the cutting-edge research of today, the field continues to evolve through creative thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and patient-driven advocacy. The discussion will focus on how innovation extends beyond devices and drugs to include new approaches in communication, education, and social awareness that empower patients and clinicians alike. Attendees will gain insight into how today’s research builds on the lessons of the past, where progress is being made in understanding and treating vestibular disorders, and how a spirit of curiosity and perseverance continues to drive the search for diagnostics and treatments to support people living with chronic dizziness and imbalance.
Mar 3, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Sue Whitney, DPT, PhD & David Hale, MD
Mar 3, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Neil Canham (Ménière's Disease) & Alicia Wolf (Vestibular Migraine)
Day 2
You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Living Well with Chronic Vestibular Conditions
This session will explore how to move beyond the identity of illness and embrace a fulfilling, balanced life despite ongoing symptoms. The discussion will focus on self-care practices that nurture both body and mind—such as gentle movement, meditation, and meaningful activity—while also emphasizing adaptability and connection. Speakers will share practical strategies for incorporating wellness into everyday life, from experimenting with one new practice at a time to finding community support and rediscovering sources of joy. Participants will be encouraged to redefine what “living well” means to them, find empowerment through self-compassion, and engage in purpose-driven ways to give back, showing that healing extends beyond symptom management into a richer sense of self and belonging.
Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Kathleen Stross, DPT, PhD & Megan Daly, DPT
Mar 4, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Adam Lindo (Vestibular Neuritis) & Lara Bishop (Vestibular Migraine, Vestibular Neuritis)
Day 3
The Trauma of Being Dizzy: Addressing Fear, Avoidance & Emotional Injury
This session will explore the psychological and emotional impact of living with vestibular disorders beyond the physical symptoms, delving into how chronic dizziness can lead to fear, avoidance behaviors, and a profound sense of loss—affecting relationships, careers, and self-identity. It examines the trauma of sudden symptom onset, the frustration of feeling disbelieved or misdiagnosed, and the cumulative stress of setbacks and isolation. The discussion will also consider how prior unresolved trauma and a dysregulated nervous system can exacerbate symptoms, while emphasizing the importance of validating these experiences and providing practical tools—such as visualization, mindset work, and trauma-informed coping strategies—to support emotional healing and resilience.
Mar 5, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW & Joanna Wolfson, PhD
Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Camille Jackson (Traumatic Brain Injury) & Careen Hanouche (Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD)
Day 4
VRT: Neuroplasticity & Exercises that Connect it to Everyday Life
This session will explore how vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) harnesses the power of neuroplasticity to help the brain adapt and restore balance. The conversation will delve into how VRT goes beyond simple exercises to include lifestyle optimization, mental health awareness, and the mind-body connection. Participants will learn how patient education helps break the “dizzy-anxious-dizzy” cycle and why active engagement, consistency, and open communication with a qualified neuro-physical therapist are key to successful outcomes. The session will also highlight how to identify skilled providers—those with specialized vestibular training, diagnostic tools, and experience with complex or long-standing cases—ensuring therapy that is personalized and effective.
Mar 6, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Kellianne Arnella, OTR/L & Mike Studer, DPT
Mar 6, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Jeannette Tousignant (Bilateral SSCD) & Sarah Page (Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD)
Day 5
When Conditions Overlap: PPPD, Vestibular Migraine, and Other Comorbidities
This session will explore how multiple conditions can compound to create overwhelming challenges for vestibular patients, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary, whole-person approach to care. The discussion will highlight the “pile-on effect” of comorbidities—how physical, neurological, and emotional factors interact—and the importance of understanding that no single treatment fits all. Speakers will address both patient and professional perspectives, focusing on nervous system regulation, mindset, and communication among care providers. The conversation will also examine how to avoid the “comparison trap,” recognize the interconnectedness of conditions, and work with providers who see beyond standard vestibular exercises to support the patient’s overall well-being.
Mar 7, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Shin C. Beh, MD & Kristen K. Steenerson, MD
Mar 7, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Judi Rosenthal (Ménière's Disease,
Vestibular Neuritis, BVH) & Kayla McCain (Vestibular Migraine, PPPD)
Hosts
Drs. Abbie Ross and Danielle Tolman facilitate the Life Rebalanced Live "fireside chat" discussions with our healthcare experts, and vestibular patients, Heather Davies and Hollie Smith, moderate the patient panels.
Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT
Balancing Act Rehabilitation
Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS
Balancing Act Rehabilitation
Heather Davies
Meniere's Disease Patient
Hollie Smith
Meniere's Disease, Vestibular Migraine & SSCD Patient
Expert Speakers
Sue Whitney, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapist
David Hale, MD
Neurotology, Neurology
Kathleen Stross, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapist
Megan Daly, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Joanna Wolfson, PhD
Psychologist
Kellianne Arnella, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Mike Studer, DPT
Physical Therapist
Shin C. Beh, MD
Neurologist
Kristen K. Steenerson, MD
Otolaryngologist
Patient Panelists
Neil Canham
Ménière's Disease
Alicia Wolf
Vestibular Migraine
Adam Lindo
Vestibular Neuritis
Lara Bishop
Vestibular Migraine, Vestibular Neuritis
Camille Jackson
Traumatic Brain Injury
Careen Hanouche
Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD
Jeannette Tousignant
Bilateral SSCD
Sarah Page
Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD
Judi Rosenthal
Ménière's Disease,
Vestibular Neuritis, BVH
Kayla McCain
Vestibular Migraine, PPPD
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General Info
Previous Year's Recordings
If you missed VeDA's previous Virtual Conferences you can still watch the sessions by purchasing the recordings. Your purchase gets you lifetime access to the full conference to watch at your leisure and rewatch as many times as you want while providing support for the free articles and resources that are available from VeDA to vestibular patients all over the world.
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