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Vestibular SIG

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (VR SIG) is a component of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT).

About Us

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (VR SIG) is a component of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). Its membership focus is centered on supporting the practice of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who treat patients with vestibular related disorders. By providing a network of collaboration and education the group fosters opportunities to highlight and build solid foundations of clinical practice to provide care and management of persons with vestibular deficits and related balance and movement disorders.

Vestibular SIG Award Nominations Are Open!

Nomination Deadline: August 1st 2026

Help us recognize the outstanding members who make our Vestibular SIG stronger through their dedication, service, and research.

SIG Service AwardRecognizes a member whose volunteer service has made a lasting impact on the Vestibular SIG and its mission.

SIG Research AwardHonors a member whose research has significantly advanced vestibular science and improved care for the populations we serve.

Take a few minutes to recognize a colleague whose contributions deserve to be celebrated!

ANPT Awards Nomination Forms

Mission & Objectives

The mission of the Vestibular Rehabilitation special interest group (VR SIG) is to provide a forum for ANPT members who have a common interest in the promotion of health, wellness, optimal function, and quality of life for individuals with vestibular disorders. The VR SIG is committed to facilitating advances in physical therapy for patient management, education, research and health care policy that reflect the needs of the diverse population we serve.

Communication

  • Provide a network for clinicians, educators and researchers in vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Inform the membership of SIG activities through the SIG communications.  
  • Use the ANPT web site for exchange of information between SIG members and as a clinical resource for other health care professionals. 
  • Act as a liaison between SIG members and organizations with interest in vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion among membership.

Research

  • Facilitate exchange of information and collaboration between researchers and clinicians that would optimize interventions for individuals with vestibular disorders.

Education

  • Provide a variety of educational opportunities across multiple platforms with the ANPT to advance practice in the area of vestibular rehab.
  • Facilitate growth and education in the field of vestibular rehabilitation for clinicians and students from underrepresented minorities.

Legislation

  • Monitor and educate membership on reimbursement systems for vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Educate membership on effective skills for advocating for optimal reimbursement for vestibular rehabilitation services.

Contact Us

Please see the Leadership Team to contact specific leaders.

Sydney

Duhe

Social Media Coordinator

PT, DPT

Sara

Oxborough

Secretary and BBB Coordinator (balance-and-falls); Social Chair (vestibular-rehabilitation)

PT, DPT

Rochelle

Lauzon

VEDA Liaison

SPT

Rebecca

Manning

Dizzy Pub Fair Coordinator

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Michelle

Gutierrez

Website Coordinator

PT, DSc

Maureen

Clancy

Podcast Committee Coordinator

PT, DPT

Margot

Gray

Pediatric Liaison

PT, DPT

Marc

Broberg

New Member Welcome Chair

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Lynn

Johnson

Secretary, New Volunteers Liaison

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Lisa

Brekke

ANPT Wellness Committee Liaison

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Karen

Skop

Online Networking

PT, DPT, PS

Jennifer

Stoskus

Online Education Coordinator

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Jenn

Penn

Online Education

PT

Jacob

McPherson

Chair

PT, DPT, PhD

Holly

Roberts

Vice Chair, Editor of Topics in Vestibular Physical Therapy

PT, PhD, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Holly

Paczan

Nominating Committee

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Heidi

Roth

Fact Sheets Coordinator

PT, MS, DHS, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Diego

Rodriguez

Website Coordinator

PT, DPT

Diane

Wrisley

Online Education

PT, PhD

Dawn

Fitzgerald

Fact Sheets Coordinator, Nominating Committee Chair

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Daniel

Ludwig

Nominating Committee

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Chia-Cheng

(James) Lin

International Relations Coordinator

PT, PhD

Andrew

Syvertsen

New Professional Chair and Advocacy and Payment Liaison

PT, DPT

Andrea

Mierau

Abstract of the Week Coordinator

PT, DPT