BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vestibular First - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vestibular First X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vestibularfirst.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vestibular First REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250619T014403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T081651Z UID:10000186-1758222000-1758222000@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club - Vestibular Atelectasis: Tricky Cases (September 2025) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Enrico Armato as they discuss the topic of Vestibular Atelectasis and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Armato was ENT medical director at ULSS3 Veneto Region. He has over 35 years of experience as an ENT specialist\, with a focus on neck surgery. His true passion is otoneurology. For many years\, he has been interested in the functional assessment of vertiginous patients. He is author of the book ‘The Video Head Impulse Test – Theoretical and practical aspects’ and co-author of numerous articles in national and international literature. He is also a contract professor with the University of Padua\, Department of Neuroscience\, Degree Course in Audiometric Techniques. Enrico has been collaborating with Inventis for several years and he is a reference figure for everything related to the vestibular world. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-atelectasis-tricky-cases/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Journal-Club-September-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250805T200351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T200351Z UID:10000190-1758240000-1758499199@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Musculoskeletal Practice and Dizziness Management COMBO Course DESCRIPTION:The Musculoskeletal Practice and Dizziness Management combo course is an immersive\, hands-on learning experience in Charlotte\, North Carolina that will equip you with a toolkit to confidently tackle these challenging cases head-on. \nWhy This Weekend Intensive? \n\nTwo transformative courses: Gain expertise in managing both musculoskeletal conditions and dizziness complaints in the ED.\nUnparalleled value: Earn 26 CEUs in just one weekend with a combination of lecture\, lab-based learning\, and pre-course materials.\nExpert instructors: Learn from Dr. Rebekah Griffith (the ED DPT)\, Dr. Eric Folmar\, and Dr. Helena Esmonde (Co-Founder Vestibular First)\, leaders in emergency physical therapy and vestibular management.\n\nChoose to attend one or both courses\, and take advantage of a discounted rate when you register for the full weekend! \nFind out more information and register here! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/musculoskeletal-practice-and-dizziness-management-combo-course/ LOCATION:Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute\, 1237 Harding Place\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250123T024143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T024143Z UID:10000181-1760572800-1760831999@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:ANPT 5th Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to exhibiting at the ANPT 2025 Annual Conference! We hope you can join us in Omaha and stop by our booth to see all of the products and courses that we have to offer! Find our more information and register for the conference here. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/anpt-5th-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Omaha\, Nebraska CATEGORIES:Attendee,Trade Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250123T025354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025354Z UID:10000183-1762387200-1762646399@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:2025 Charleston Vestibular Conference DESCRIPTION:We are planning to attend this wonderful conference in Charleston\, South Carolina. This is a three-day course that is geared toward a variety of providers and includes both presentations on the most recent vestibular research and best practices as well as a hands-on lab portion. Click here to learn more about this conference. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/2025-charleston-vestibular-conference/ LOCATION:Medical University of South Carolina\, Charleston\, SC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/musc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20251210T194307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194307Z UID:10000211-1762732800-1762819199@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Seeing the Unseen: How Vestibular Rehab Can Transform Your Recovery w/ Dr. Helena Esmonde (Vestibular First) DESCRIPTION:Do you still feel dizzy\, off-balance\, or disoriented months—or even years—after your concussion? You’re not imagining it. In this episode\, Dr. Ayla Wolf sits down with Dr. Helena Esmonde\, founder of Vestibular First and creator of the innovative infrared goggles that are changing how clinicians diagnose and treat vestibular disorders. \nTogether\, they uncover what your eye movements can reveal about your inner-ear and brain connection\, why symptoms alone rarely tell the full story\, and how new diagnostic tools are helping patients finally understand why they’re dizzy—and what to do about it. \n💡 You’ll learn: \n\nThe difference between central vs. peripheral vestibular issues—and why it matters for treatment.\nHow infrared goggles reveal hidden patterns of nystagmus and help pinpoint the true cause of dizziness.\nWhy some patients develop “learned dizziness” even after their BPPV has resolved.\nPractical\, creative balance and sensory-integration exercises.\nHow to find a qualified vestibular therapist and what red flags to watch for when seeking help.\n\nWhether you’ve been told “everything looks normal” or you’ve just learned about vestibular rehab for the first time\, this conversation will give you hope\, clarity\, and practical next steps for your healing journey. \nVestibular First: website \nHelena Esmonde: LinkedIn\, email: helena@vestibularfirst.com \nInstagram: @vestibularfirst \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/seeing-the-unseen-how-vestibular-rehab-can-transform-your-recovery-w-dr-helena-esmonde-vestibular-first/ CATEGORIES:Podcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-10-143908.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250123T024721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T191149Z UID:10000182-1762905600-1763251199@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:APTA Private Practice Annual Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to attend the APTA Private Practice Conference this year in Orland\, FL! Visit us in booth 734! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/apta-private-practice-annual-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, Orlando\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Attendee,Trade Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250729T011451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T034720Z UID:10000187-1763665200-1763665200@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club - Treating Oculomotor Disorders after mild TBI (November 2025) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Jacqueline Theis\, OD\, FAAO\, FNAP as they discuss treating Oculomotor Disorders after mild TBI and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nJacqueline Theis\, OD\, FAAO is an optometrist with residency training in neuro-optometry\, pediatrics and vision therapy\, who treats patients of all ages with visual complaints and double vision due to development\, brain injury and neurological disease. During her residency\, Dr. Theis focused her training on evaluating and treating patients with visual problems due to traumatic brain injury\, stroke\, and other neurological diseases including multiple sclerosis\, myasthenia gravis\, and Parkinson’s disease as well as treating children with reading problems\, refractive and strabismic amblyopia.   She is internationally recognized as a leader in her field for diagnosis and management of oculomotor dysfunction in concussion\, as well as prismatic correction of acquired and developmental double vision.  Dr. Theis’s mission is to provide a comprehensive neuro-optometric eye examination to help patient’s understand their visual system\, where their symptoms are stemming from\, and provide functional\, evidence-based optometric treatment options to enhance a patient’s quality of life so they can get back to seeing and enjoying the things they love to do.  In addition to patient care\, Dr. Theis also lectures internationally to optometrists and non-optometric healthcare providers in the field of neuro-optometry\, concussion and oculomotor dysfunction\, neurologic dry eye\, photophobia\, and pediatric vision problems\, as well as consults healthcare and government systems on diagnosis and management of visual sequelae from brain injury and neurologic disease.  She actively participates in clinical research with multiple universities across the country\, including a study in her clinic looking at the impact of endurance on the oculomotor system after concussion in adults in association with the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  For her dedication and work in neuro-optometry\, Dr. Theis received the California Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2019\, and the Virginia Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2022.   \n  \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-treating-oculomotor-disorders-after-mild-tbi/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Journal-Club-November-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250919T210537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T023733Z UID:10000191-1768608000-1768780799@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Iowa Vestibular Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join leading clinicians\, researchers\, and educators for this vestibular event. \n🌀What: 2 day multi-disciplinary in-person (can attend remotely) symposium to improve dizziness diagnosis and care \n🩺Who should attend: All healthcare professionals (physicians of all specialties\, nurse practitioners\, physician assistants\, physical therapists\, occupational therapists\, audiologists\, chiropractors\, athletic trainers\, etc.) working with individuals with dizziness are invited to attend.  \n❓Why: This is an intro-intermediate level event designed to help clinicians understand appropriate vestibular screening\, differential diagnosis\, and referral for patients\, including challenging diagnoses such as vestibular migraine and vision disorders causing dizziness.  \nWhen:\n 📅 Saturday\, January 17 – Sunday\, January 18\, 2026\n (Available in-person or remotely. Must be able to attend the days of the event as this will not be recorded.) \n🌽🖥️Where: Can attend remotely or in-person at the address listed below: \n Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences\n Olsen Center\n 3200 Grand Avenue\n Des Moines\, IA 50312\n United States \n\n\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/iowa-vestibular-symposium-giveaway/ LOCATION:Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences\, 8025 Grand Avenue\, West Des Moines\, IA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Capture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20251014T003226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T142655Z UID:10000193-1769108400-1769108400@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club: Diagnosing Acute Dizziness - Beyond Stroke and Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy (January 2026) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Alexander A. Tarnutzer\, MD as they discuss Diagnosing Acute Dizziness – Beyond Stroke and Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy and answer viewer-submitted questions about this topic. \nAlexander Tarnutzer graduated from medical school at the University of Basel\, Switzerland in 2003. In 2004 he took a position as a research fellow in the vestibulo-ocular motor laboratory of Prof. D. Straumann in Zurich\, Switzerland\, and started his neurology residency at the University Hospital Zurich. In 2009 he joined the Vestibular/Eye Movement Testing Laboratory (Prof. D.S. Zee) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore\, USA as a postdoctoral research fellow for one year. He became a board-certified neurologist in 2012 and continued to work as a senior physician at the Zurich University Hospital and as a research fellow in Prof. Straumann’s laboratory. He received his habilitation in 2014 and in 2018 he was awarded the Ellermann prize of the Swiss Neurological Society. In the same year he took over a position a as senior leading physician and head of stroke unit at the Cantonal Hospital of Baden\, Switzerland. In 2021 he became a titular professor in Neurology at the University of Zurich\, awarding both his scientific career and his dedication to teaching neuro-otology to medical students\, medical professionals and the general audience. His main research interests include improving bedside diagnostic accuracy in acutely dizzy patients\, pattern recognition in vestibular disorders\, the diagnosis and management of vestibular deficits after traumatic brain injury and harmonizing ocular motor / vestibular testing in hereditary ataxia patients. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-diagnosing-acute-dizziness-beyond-stroke-and-acute-unilateral-vestibulopathy/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Journal-Club-January-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250730T193514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T192131Z UID:10000188-1770854400-1771113599@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to seeing you at APTA CSM 2026 in Anaheim\, California! Be sure to visit us at booth #1312! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/apta-combined-sections-meeting-csm-2026/ LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 2099 S. State College Blvd\, Anaheim\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Trade Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/banner_csm2026-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20250730T194136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145251Z UID:10000189-1772064000-1772236799@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:ABS Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:🎉Enter today for a chance to win a 1-year American Balance Society (ABS) membership (Jan–Dec\, 2026).\n🌀What: 1 year membership to the ABS Society  \n❓Why: Becoming a member of the ABS connects you with experts in vestibular science and clinical care\, providing free and discounted access to on-demand educational events\, exceptional networking opportunities\, and a collaborative community dedicated to advancing research and improving the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders. \n🩺Who should enter: \n\nanyone in the vestibular or hearing-related discipline with (a) a minimum of a post-bachelor’s degree in a field related to balance and/or hearing (e.g.\, physicians\, occupational therapists\, physical therapists\, chiropractors\, athletic trainers)\nor (b) a minimum of 5 years work experience (research\, clinical\, and/or industry) in the field of hearing or balance (e.g.\, physical therapy assistants\, occupational therapy assistants or other professionals working in the field).\nThe determination of eligibility of an individual application for Full membership shall be the responsibility of the Membership Committee after the candidate has supplied evidence of (a) or (b).\n\nWhen:\n📅 January – December \, 2026 \nGiveaway Details\n\nPrize: Covers a 1 year membership only. \nWinner Selection: We will be randomly selecting 5 winners to each receive a free annual membership on December 12\, 2025.\n\n🏆 Enter to Win!\nLearn more about the American Balance Society here! And we look forward to seeing you for the ABS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale\, Arizona! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/abs-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort\, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Capture.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Balance Society":MAILTO:americanbalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20251209T021452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T021452Z UID:10000207-1773014400-1773532799@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course DESCRIPTION:This will be the 27th year of the “Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course” – often referred to as the “Herdman Course” or the “Emory Course”. The course is co-sponsored by the Duke University DPT Program and the APTA. \nThe course will run March 9 – 14\, 2026\, and will be held at the Emory Conference Center and Hotel. \nThis intense\, evidence-based\, six-day course is designed for physical therapists\, occupational therapists and MDs with experience treating patients/clients with vestibular deficits. The course consists of lecture and laboratory sessions with additional self-study sessions. All participants will be expected to demonstrate a variety of skills to the faculty including 1) the oculomotor examination with emphasis on the identification of nystagmus and canal involvement\, 2) balance\, gait\, fall risk and functional assessments\, 3) appropriate treatment procedures for BPPV affecting posterior\, anterior and horizontal canals for both cupulolithiasis and canalithiasis\, 4) treatment procedures for unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular disorders\, and 5) treatment procedures for central vestibular disorders including traumatic brain injury\, concussion and stroke. Emphasis will be on utilizing assessment results to develop an effective treatment plan. The course will include written\, video\, and practical examinations. \nMore information on the course and the registration link can be found at the following website: https://medschool.duke.edu/vestibular-rehabilitation-competency-based-course \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-rehabilitation-a-competency-based-course-7/ LOCATION:Emory Conference Center and Hotel\, 1615 Clifton Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/som_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20251014T010917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T132859Z UID:10000194-1773946800-1773946800@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club - Positional Nystagmus: Beyond BPPV (March 2026) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Diego Kaski\, FRCP\, PhD as they discuss Positional Nystagmus: Beyond BPPV and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDiego Kaski is a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery\, honorary associate professor at University College London\, and honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London. His special clinical interests are the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness\, balance and eye movement disorders. He runs vestibular neurology clinics at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals and an acute vertigo clinic at UCLH. He runs a multi-disciplinary ocular motility clinic with the department of neuro-ophthalmology\, and MDT educational sessions for vestibular migraine and functional dizziness at NHNN. Dr Kaski is an active teacher in vestibular neurology\, regular International invited speaker on vestibular neuroscience topics\, and runs a popular dizziness and balance workshop for medical professionals in London. Dr Kaski is a contributor and content editor for Neuro-otology for the European Academy of Neurology e-Brain e-learning resource. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-positional-nystagmus-beyond-bppv/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Journal-Club-March-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191544 CREATED:20260110T214828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T013459Z UID:10000213-1779390000-1779390000@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club - Critical Updates: VEMP Testing (May 2026) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou\, PhD\, FEAN as they discuss Critical Updates: VEMP Testing and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou is a Clinical Neurophysiologist and Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology.  He has a Master’s Degree in Cell Biology\, Neurobiology and Anatomy from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago\, and a PhD in Clinical Neurophysiology from the Alexandoupoli General Hospital School of Medicine\, Greece.  His main research interest is in Neurotology and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).  He has 60 publications in international peer reviewed journals and has been cited by over 210 other publications.  He was chairman of an international working group with regards to the Clinical Application of Cervical VEMPs published in 2014 in the journal Clinical Neurophysiology\, which is now considered an international guideline by the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN).  His recent review on the clinical applications of VEMPs is now in press. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-critical-updates-vemp-testing/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Journal-Club-May-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191545 CREATED:20260323T015801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T015801Z UID:10000215-1784833200-1784833200@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:Journal Club - Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders (July 2026) DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. as they discuss Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Kostelnik is a Clinical Psychologist trained extensively in Health Psychology who also lives with multiple vestibular diagnoses including SCDS\, subsequent BPPV\, chronic VM and PPPD. Her approach to therapy includes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, Somatic Experiencing (SE)\, Polyvagal Theory\, and others. To learn more about Dr. Kostelnik visit her website\, https://www.thevestibularpsychologist.com. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-essential-mental-health-education-in-vestibular-disorders/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Journal-Club-July-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260404T191545 CREATED:20260317T014345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T014345Z UID:10000214-1789603200-1789862399@vestibularfirst.com SUMMARY:2026 ANPT Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to the ANPT Annual Conference in Minneapolis! Be sure to stop by our booth and see our goggles\, educational models\, and courses! Visit the ANPT website for more information and to register! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Download Article\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest\n Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. \nTitle\nMental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders \nAuthors\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF \nCitation\nKostelnik EO\, Howard LM\, Paulson JF. Mental Health Education and Utilization Among Patients with Vestibular Disorders. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2025 Mar;32(1):163-173. URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/2026-anpt-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Trade Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vestibularfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Header.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR