Dr. Amanda Thome PT, DPT, AIB-VRC, AIB-VR II, CCVR, ITPT

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Dr. Amanda Thome PT, DPT, AIB-VRC, AIB-VR II, CCVR, ITPT

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Details

Amanda graduated magna cum laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. She specializes in creating unique, tailored interventions with a primary focus on dizziness, complex vestibular disorders, balance issues, and post-concussion recovery.

Bringing experience from top-ranked rehabilitation facilities, Amanda holds advanced dual certifications in Vestibular and Concussion therapy (AIB-VRC). She also holds her certification in vestibular rehabilitation II through the American Institute of Balance (AIB-VR II) for complex dizziness disorders, as well as her CCVR (certificate of competency in vestibular rehabilitation) from 360 Neuro Health. In addition, she is an ImPACT-trained physical therapist, a certified provider for BalanceWear and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!Moves), and possesses extensive training in craniosacral therapy and headache management. Outside the clinic, she enjoys training for marathons, hiking, and biking with her husband and dachshund, Lucy.

Locations

Dizziness and Balance Centers of Idaho- Granite Point Physical Therapy & Aquatics

1301 N Division Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA

208.265.0610 option 1

Map of 1301 N Division Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA

Dizziness and Balance Centers of Idaho-inside Granite Point Physical Therapy & Wellness

6101 E Idaho 54, Athol, ID 83801, USA

208.265.0610 option 2

Map of 6101 E Idaho 54, Athol, ID 83801, USA

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Certifications

Dual certifications in Vestibular and Concussion therapy through the American Institute of Balance (AIB-VRC)

Certification in vestibular rehabilitation II through the American Institute of Balance (AIB-VR II) for complex dizziness disorders

Holds a CCVR (certificate of competency in vestibular rehabilitation) from 360 Neuro Health.

ITPT, ImPACT trained PT  (for concussion care)

PWR!Moves Certified Therapist (Parkinson Wellness Recovery)

Certified BalanceWear provider

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

75% to 99%

Procedures and Tools

  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • 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

Licensing