Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS

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Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Details

UPDATE!

NOW LICENSED in CALIFORNIA, COLORADO & ARIZONA!

Balance Concepts and First First can see patients in CALIFORNIA and COLORADO  via Telehealth. Arizona patients may be seen In-Person or via Telehealth.

Vestibular Neuritis/Labyrinthitis
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Bilateral Vestibular Loss
Tumors of the Cerebello-Pontine Angle such as Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma/NFII
Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome
Concussion, Vestibular Concussion
Utricular Dysfunction
Vestibular Migraine
Meniere's Disease, Vestibular Hydrops
Chiari Malformation with Resultant Dizzinesss and Vertigo
Multi-factorial Imbalance, Falls
Post Decompression Surgery for Microvasular Compression Syndrome
Facial Nerve Dysfunction or "Paralysis" resultant from Bell's Palsy, Ramsay-Hunt, Lyme Disease, Tumors such as Acoustic Neuroma pre or post resection
Vaccine Injury
and of course...BPPV.

Suffering from Facial Paralysis or Synkinesis?  

Balance Concepts dba Face First Physical Therapy & Facial Retraining is here to help! Just click the same website or call (602) 332-1775

By Appointment Only, Concierge Fee for Service Practice, Modified Home & Community Program available as well as  traditional clinic setting dependent upon individual  needs of patient.  Downtown Phoenix, East Phoenix, and South Valley: Call to schedule for availability, 602-332-1775

Telehealth Now Available for California and Colorado Patients! Non-Medicare, Fee for Service Options, AND insurance coverage via MyCatholicDoctor.com

Want to use Insurance?  Balance Concepts is now proudly able to serve you via MyCatholicDoctor.com  (Non Medicare Only)

Click here for more details and to schedule! https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/dr-sheri-donaldson-pt-dpt-ncs/

In the Phoenix Area and have Medicare? Exciting New Services are coming right your way! Call 602-332-1775

Website

https://facefirstphoenix.wixsite.com/face-first-physical

Locations

Balance Concepts, PC / Face First Physical Therapy & Facial Retraining

Concierge Model: In-Person & Telehealth available. In-Person 50th Street & Washington, Home or Office. Mailing Address Only: 7000 North 16th Street, Suite 120-351, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

(602) 332-1775, By Appointment Only, Fax Referrals to Dr. Donaldson via MyCatholicDoctor 203-590-8644 Or use scheduling link: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/dr-sheri-donaldson-pt-dpt-ncs/

Map of Concierge Model: In-Person & Telehealth available. In-Person 50th Street & Washington, Home or Office. Mailing Address Only: 7000 North 16th Street, Suite 120-351, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

Telehealth Balance Concepts, PC / Face First Physical Therapy & Facial Retraining

California, USA

(602) 332-1775, By Appointment Only, Fax Referrals to Dr. Donaldson via MyCatholicDoctor 203-590-8644 Or use scheduling link: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/dr-sheri-donaldson-pt-dpt-ncs/

Map of California, USA

Telehealth Balance Concepts, PC / Face First Physical Therapy & Facial Retraining

Colorado, USA

(602) 332-1775, By Appointment Only, Fax Referrals to Dr. Donaldson via MyCatholicDoctor 203-590-8644 Or use scheduling link: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/dr-sheri-donaldson-pt-dpt-ncs/

Map of Colorado, USA

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist
  • Pediatric

Certifications

Vestibular Rehabilitation, 1999, University of Miami School of Medicine/APTA

Advanced Certificate in Vestibular Physical Therapy, 2003, Emory School of Medicine/APTA

Pediatric Vestibular Physical Therapy, 2015, Specialty Therapy Source/APTA

Neurologic Clinical Specialist, 2015, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists/APTA

Specialty Facial Nerve Retraining, Jacqueline Diels, OTR, 2010, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Telemedicine

Serving patients in these regions:

  • US - Arizona
  • US - California
  • US - Colorado

Professional Association Membership

  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT)
  • American Balance Society (ABS)
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group (V-SIG)

Continuing Education Courses Taken

Medical Advisory Board, Acoustic Neuroma Association

Facial Therapy Specialists International (FTSI), Member, Board of Directors, Governance Officer

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

75% to 99%

Procedures and Tools

  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Dix Hallpike
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment
  • Infrared lenses or Frenzel goggles
  • Neurologic exam
  • Oculomotor testing

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Multidisciplinary

  • I work in, or have access to, a multidisciplinary team of vestibular specialists

Publications

I Love Neuro Podcast Episode 241:  Unlocking the Secrets of Facial Rehabilitation, Dr. Sheri Donaldson, PT, DPT, NCS

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-neuro/id1511251994?i=1000678120151

 

Licensing