Today we are chatting with Maria about traveling, hiking in elevation, living, de-stressing, and more. As a Vestibular Group Fit member, Maria has learned so much about her diagnosis, and what to do about it!

From being terrified of her symptoms to traveling and hiking massive mountains (literally) to see her family, she has come so far, even going 3.5+ months without any attacks and setting her sights on even longer. All of this she got from Vestibular Group Fit’s content and using The Oak Method. Listen in today to learn more!

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Today we are chatting with Maria about traveling, hiking in elevation, living, de-stressing, and more. As a Vestibular Group Fit member, Maria has learned so much about her diagnosis, and what to do about it!

From being terrified of her symptoms to traveling and hiking massive mountains (literally) to see her family, she has come so far, even going 3.5+ months without any attacks and setting her sights on even longer. All of this she got from Vestibular Group Fit's content and using The Oak Method. Listen in today to learn more!

A vestibular schwannoma is a slow growing, benign, tumor derived from schwann cells. It’s very frequently misnomered as an acoustic neuroma, so that’s where you may have heard this diagnosis before.

Today, Dr. Erika Swilley-Wilkins, PT and Dr. Madison, PT discuss treatment outcomes, ideas, the Importance of treating the neck, and so much more when it comes to treating vestibular schwannomas in a therapeutic environment. Listen in to learn more!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

This years holiday gift list is filled with many fun holiday gift ideas! Below, you’ll find the links to all the gifts, and codes that are available for discounts if there are!

Rise Centered Alarm Clock (only link required, 10% off all clocks. Or ‘imperfect’ clocks for just $119!)

Weighted Vest

Weighted Blanket

Stainless Steep Pots & Pans

Ruhewell Dizzy Box & Grounding Bracelet (Code VERTIGODOC)

Stainless Steel Waterbottle

Relief Band

Emeterm

Truvaga

Cefaly

Avulux Glasses (Code VERTIGODOC)

Ice Roller

Loops Ear Plugs

Mediterranean Migraine Cookbook (Hardback Signed copies on Alicia’s Site!)

Vestibular 101 (no code needed! Price marked down)

Vestibular Virtual Summit Replay (code HOLIDAY 15% off)

Vestibular Group Fit Subscription, (20% off first cycle with code HOLIDAY)

Work with Dr. Emily & her team by mentioning this podcast in your message!: https://www.rootedbehavioraleducation.com/

USE CODE BLACKFRIDAY25 OR BLACKFRIDAY30 at checkout this week only! (Offer valic 11/11/24-11/16/24)

Whether you see me (Madison!) in my 1:1 clinic for VRT, for 1:1 vestibular coaching, or in Vestibular Group Fit, the instructions and management tactics are largely the same.

We need to move our bodies, shift the mindset, get support from a community who understands, and understand the disorder. All of this is backed by research, which you can find here on this page.

If you’ve been wanting to try out Vestibular Group Fit, the most affordable comprehensive program for managing chronic dizziness, use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 25% off a 3 month subscription and BLACKFRIDAY30 for 30% off a 6 month subscription!

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Dr. Madison Oak, PT is a dedicated vestibular physical therapist committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with chronic vestibular conditions. She is the proprietor of Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness, a reputable telehealth vestibular rehabilitation therapy practice catering to clients across six states. Additionally, Dr. Oak is the visionary behind Vestibular Group Fit, an esteemed international group program. With over 500 members, her program has successfully empowered individuals with vestibular disorders to reclaim control over their lives.

Danni Mills joins us today on Grounded to discuss what she has learned to help her get back to thriving through life with vestibular migraine. After years of treating her symptoms thinking they were ‘just her neck,’ she finally understood it was actually Vestibular Migraine from the VGFit content after becoming a member.

One of the greatest lessons Danni learned was about understanding her diagnosis and accepting it so she would be able to move forward with a plan. She has a plan that currently works for her symptoms and attacks, as well as a list of things to try in the future as needed!

Join us for this lively exciting journey towards Danni’s best life!

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Traveling with vestibular migraine can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’re sharing practical tips and strategies for making short trips more manageable, from packing essentials and managing triggers to planning your itinerary with self-care in mind. Whether you’re headed out for a weekend getaway or a quick business trip, these tips will help you navigate your travels with more ease and confidence.

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Daylight savings time MATTERS because throwing off your sleep and daily schedule can increase hazards of increasing vestibular attacks, and other factors.

Shifting your schedule slowlyyyyy but surely, will help you adjust more quickly to this schedule. This episode is a replay from Spring, so everything you learn today, we recommend doing the opposite way!

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Does your neck hurt and you have dizziness? It could be cervicogenic dizziness, but it also might be vestibular migraine. It could also jus the from not allowing your neck to move enough (or at all).

Let’s take a quick dive into this concept in today’s episode of Grounded!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no extra cost to you.

Dr. Madison Oak, PT is a dedicated vestibular physical therapist committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with chronic vestibular conditions. She is the proprietor of Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness, a reputable telehealth vestibular rehabilitation therapy practice catering to clients across six states. Additionally, Dr. Oak is the visionary behind Vestibular Group Fit, an esteemed international group program. With over 500 members, her program has successfully empowered individuals with vestibular disorders to reclaim control over their lives.

If you have had positional vertigo before, you may know that it doesn’t always come from BPPV. You may also know now that you may have treated Vestibular Migraine with an Epley maneuver in the past when it was the ‘wrong’ thing to do.

So, how do we know when it’s BPPV and how do we know when it’s VM? It can be a hard line to walk, so let’s talk exactly about how to do that so you can always get the right treatment the firs time!

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Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!

Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases with no extra cost to you.

Dr. Madison Oak, PT is a dedicated vestibular physical therapist committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals grappling with chronic vestibular conditions. She is the proprietor of Oak Physical Therapy & Wellness, a reputable telehealth vestibular rehabilitation therapy practice catering to clients across six states. Additionally, Dr. Oak is the visionary behind Vestibular Group Fit, an esteemed international group program. With over 500 members, her program has successfully empowered individuals with vestibular disorders to reclaim control over their lives.