Ears in Balance

23/12/2025

Ears in Balance will be taking a short break from Dec 24th until the 7th of January. Over this period you can:
• Book online
• E-mail us
• Leave us a voice message
We will get back to you as soon as possible after the break.

04/11/2025

https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/it-s-easy-to-dismiss-dizziness-here-s-why-you-shouldn-t-ignore-it-20251031-p5n6pg.html

If you regularly feel dizzy, it could signal more than a temporary drop in blood pressure. Understanding the main causes and how to treat them is key to getting this potentially debilitating condition under control.

18/09/2025

Did you know your balance system plays a crucial role in keeping your vision steady during head movements?

This is thanks to the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), one of the body’s most important balance reflexes—and one we can test using specialised goggles. If the VOR suddenly stops working on one side, it can cause a spinning sensation. If it stops working on both sides, your brain struggles to distinguish movement properly.

Why does this matter?
Because many vestibular disorders are invisible—symptoms like dizziness, disorientation, and imbalance often can’t be seen from the outside. By measuring the VOR, we can reveal what’s happening behind the scenes and make those hidden issues visible, so people can finally get answers and the right care.

16/09/2025

Dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance can wreak havoc on lives. For Balance Awareness Week this week (14-20 September 2025), HPA asks four practitioners who specialise in vestibular disorders for an update on the field and how to bring a vestibular clinic to life.

16/09/2025

Proud to contribute to Hearing Practitioner Australia's feature, which highlights the significance of vestibular care and the need for more dedicated services.

You can find the feature here:

https://hearingpractitionernews.com.au/call-for-more-vestibular-help-during-balance-awareness-week/

15/09/2025

During Balance Awareness Week we’re shedding light on the often invisible symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance.But did you know these symptoms aren’t always invisible to vestibular audiologists - because we have our eye on your eyes. The eyes aren’t just windows to the soul, they’re also windows into your balance system. Subtle involuntary eye movements, often unnoticed by you, can be tracked in real time using specialised goggles. This advanced technology helps us pinpoint the underlying causes of dizziness and vertigo making invisible vestibular disorders visible so you can get the right care.Head to our website to learn more.

15/09/2025

It’s Balance Awareness Week! So here is a sneak peak at some of the tests we’ll be exploring that assess your balance system. The vestibular (balance) system helps us sense motion and maintain balance effortlessly—without conscious thought.When something goes wrong, this invisible system can cause very real symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, nausea, and disorientation—often without any outward signs. This can make it difficult to explain, diagnose, or even feel understood.That’s why raising awareness matters—and why we’re proud to support the work of VeDA (the Vestibular Disorders Association). VeDA provides education, resources, and a supportive community for people living with vestibular conditions, helping make the invisible visible and ensuring no one has to navigate it alone. Follow along this week to see how we test the balance system 👂🏻

04/05/2025

Meet Mitchell 👋 Our newest team member we’re very lucky to have working with us!

Mitchell is an experienced audiologist and has worked in several areas of audiology. This includes adult and complex adult rehabilitation, diagnostic audiology with full audio-vestibular assessments and management, clinical education and supervision of audiology students, and clinic management. Particularly notable experience includes a role as a Clinical Educator at Macquarie University, working at the vestibular teaching clinic at one of Sydney’s largest public hospitals - working in a multidisciplinary team to diagnose complex patients appropriately.

Mitchell is passionate about providing patient-centred care that focuses on education, counselling, thoroughness, and empathy to achieve improved outcomes.

Mitchell’s family has recently reallocated to Melbourne; as he likes coffee and cold weather, he is very happy with the new arrangement! ☕️❄️

02/02/2025

Ears in Balance Turns 10!

When we first opened our doors a decade ago, our mission was clear: to provide high-quality vestibular care that is accessible to everyone. Over the past 10 years, we’ve had the privilege of serving this amazing community—offering comprehensive assessments, treating the most common cause of vertigo, and helping people better understand their symptoms.

While celebrating how far we’ve come, we’re also looking ahead. We’re committed to raising awareness, embracing the latest advancements in research and continuing our mission to improve the lives of those experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance.

Here’s to the next 10 years of progress and care!

Warmly,
The Ears in Balance Team

P.S. Stay tuned for some exciting news—we’ve bought ourselves a birthday present, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🎉

26/12/2024

Ears in Balance will be taking a short break from Dec 25th until the 8th of January. Over this period you can:
• Book online
• E-mail us
• Leave us a voice message
We will get back to you as soon as possible after the break.

30/10/2024

A big thank you to Lavanya from the Mornington central Falls clinic for having me speak at today’s Journal Club. It was an honour to get to talk about the vestibular function tests we offer at Ears in Balance. Interdisciplinary communication is critical to ensuring a patient is getting the best care they can from diagnosis to management.

20/09/2024

• New team member •
Kathryn has 20 years’ experience as an audiologist and has worked in a variety of roles including adult rehabilitation, tinnitus management and working with the Deaf community. Kathryn has always had an interest in vestibular diagnostics and is delighted to bring her skills and passion to her new role, helping patients with dizziness and vertigo. Welcome to the Ears in Balance team Kathryn!