Life Rebalanced Live
Virtual Conference
Save the Date: March 3-7, 2025
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About Life Rebalanced Live
The Vestibular Disorders Association will be hosting its fifth annual Virtual Vestibular Conference, Life Rebalanced Live. 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.
During Life Rebalanced Live, patients will hear from experts on important 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 during the conference (March 3-7, 2025).
- Access to online chat rooms where you can connect directly with other participants.
Can't attend the live conference? Purchase lifetime recordings and transcripts and be entered to win one of three gifts donated by Vestibular First (see details below).
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 PDT. 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.
Pro Tip: Login to the conference platform at least two days BEFORE the first session you want to watch to test your login credentials and make sure you are familiar with where to access the conference sessions.
Community Boards
Connect with the vestibular community by engaging in icebreakers and chatting in the community discussion boards. Community boards open on February 24th, 2025, one week before the start of the conference.
Day 1
Beyond Medication: Exploring Alternative Treatments for Vestibular Migraine
Mar 3, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Trupti Gokani, MD
Mar 3, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Alicia Wolf and Ashley Pernicano
Day 2
Thriving in the Real World: Strategies for Navigating Visually Overwhelming Environments with Vestibular Dysfunction
Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Bryce Appelbaum, OD and Amy Moore, DPT
Mar 4, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Sherry Martinez and Sarah DeSantis
Day 3
The Power of Neuroplasticity in Vestibular Care & Treatment
Mar 5, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Anand Bery MD, FRCPC and Daniel Demian, DC, DACNB
Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Jennifer Crespo and Katrien Goethals
Day 4
Addressing Root Causes for Improved Vestibular Health and Wellness
Mar 6, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Maria Machala, MS, NP and Kathleen Stross, MS, DPT, CHC
Mar 6, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Marissa Aldrete and Julia Savoie
Day 5
Empowering Vestibular Patients through Technology: Telehealth, Innovations, and Accessibility
Mar 7, 2025, 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST
Fireside Chat
With Dara Meldrum, PhD, MISCP, MSc and Sarah Conover, DPT, MHS, CHC
Mar 7, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Patient Panel
With Kristy Carabello and Shruti Shivaramakrishnan
Hosts
Drs. Abbie Ross and Liz Fuemmeler facilitate the Life Rebalanced Live "fireside chat" discussions with our healthcare experts, and vestibular patients, Heather Davies and Hollie Smith, moderate the patient panels.

Liz Fuemmeler, AuD, CCC/A, FAAA
Professional Hearing Center, Interacoustics

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

Trupti Gokani, MD
Neurologist

Bryce Appelbaum, OD
Neuro Optometrist

Amy Moore, DPT
Physical Therapist

Anand Bery, MD, FRCPC
Neurologist, Otoneurologist

Daniel Demian, DC, DACNB
Chiropractic Neurologist

Maria Machala, MS, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen Stross, MS, DPT, CHC
Physical Therapist

Dara Meldrum, PhD, MISCP, MSc
Physical Therapist

Sarah Conover, PT, MHS, CHC
Physical Therapist
Patient Panelists

Alicia Wolf
Vestibular Migraine

Ashley Pernicano
Vestibular Migraine

Sherry Martinez
Vestibular Migraine, Perilymph Fistula, BPPV

Sarah DeSantis
Vestibular Migraine

Jennifer Crespo
Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine

Katrien Goethals
Vestibular Neuritis, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD

Marissa Aldrete
Vestibular Migraine

Julia Savoia
Ménière's disease

Kristy Carabello
Ménière's disease, Vestibular Migraine

Shruti Shivaramakrishnan
Vestibular Migraine
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Accessibility
Recordings
For Healthcare Professionals
General Info
Win a Free Gift!
When you purchase lifetime recordings and transcripts for the 2025 virtual conference you will be entered into a drawing to win one of three gifts donated by Vestibular First.
Inner Ear Pin
This true-to-size pin of the right inner ear is perfect for clinicians, researchers, educators, vestibular warriors, and students who want to spread awareness about the vestibular system. Add it to your lapel or lanyard to complete your look as a true vestibuloholic! Created using traditional lost-wax techniques in sterling silver. Secured with a hard rubber backing.
Inner Ear Print
Experience the unique blend of simplicity and complexity with Helena Esmonde's canvas print, "The Inner Ear". This piece is part of a four-print series that captures different aspects of the human vestibular system.
"The Inner Ear" is a versatile piece that would make a captivating addition to any home or office. Whether you choose to display it alone or alongside the other prints in the series, this artwork is sure to catch the eye and stimulate the mind. This high-quality canvas print embodies Esmonde's use of an abstract style and invites viewers to engage with the artwork on a deeper, personal level.
Fluid Filled Inner Ear Model
Learn how otoconia fall and move through the semicircular canals of the inner ear anatomy with this educational model. We developed this anatomical model to promote the understanding of fluid dynamics as well as how our inner ear crystals respond to gravity when displaced in the canals. This model can demonstrate how BPPV repositioning techniques such as the Epley work. Perfect for use with patients, students, and clinical mentorship and training.
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.
Thank you to the conference sponsor

Exhibitors
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