Vestibular Disorders Conference

Educate. Listen. Empower.

Keynote Speakers:

Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director VeDA, Holly Fisher, EdD, President VeDA, Portland, OR

How Do We Improve the Quality of Care for Vestibular Patients?

Breakout Sessions First Hour

1. Jay del Carmen, Physical Therapist, Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis

Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation  

2. Great River Tai Chi, Cheryl Powers and Barbara Davis, Minneapolis

T’ai Chi, a Proven Method for Improving Balance, Stability, and Relaxation

3. Meredith Adams, MD, M.S., University of Minnesota, Department of Otolaryngology

Meniere’s Disease: Evidence Based Best Practices for Diagnosis and Management

4.  Carter McNamara, PhD and Teri McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, Minneapolis

Peer Networking and Assistance, Self-organizing Listening Session for People to Share Their Stories

Breakout Sessions Second Hour

1. Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, University of Minnesota, Department of Neurology Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Diagnosis and Treatment

2. Kathleen Stross, Neurological Physical Therapist, Houston, TX

Complimentary Alternative Medicine for Managing Symptoms and Promoting Wellness

3. Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director, VeDA, Portland, OR

Caring for the “Carer,” A session for family, partners, and friends:

From Understanding to Compassion to Self-Care

4.  Carter McNamara, PhD and Teri McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, Minneapolis

Peer Networking and Assistance, Self-organizing Listening Session for People to Share Their Stories