Iowa Vestibular Symposium

01/13/2025

As we wrap up the weekend we want to thank everyone who attended, our sponsors (Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, Core Physical Therapy, Atha SomaYoga, The Dizzy Doctor, Pella Regional Health Center, Mountain Laurel Physical Therapy, and Vestibular First) and Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education for all of their assistance leading up to and during this event. We had so much fun. After a short break we will start prepping for next year.

Thank you again to everyone!

01/12/2025

A huge shoutout and thank you to Vestibular First for the trainer toolkit that we utilized at this weekends symposium.

01/12/2025

Our final lecture of the symposium is underway. The importance of mental health!

01/12/2025

Day 2 kicks off with The Dizzy Doctor presenting on vestibular migraine and including the patient perspective. 😍

01/12/2025

01/11/2025

Starting off with our Keynote speaker Kirsten Rae Radke on collaborative care.

01/10/2025

Tomorrow is the day! We are excited to see everyone. There is still time to register in person and virtual to be a part of this collaborative care event.

Register at https://cme.dmu.edu/IVS-2025 -tabs-node-course-default1

Sponsors (Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, Core Physical Therapy, The Dizzy Doctor, Atha SomaYoga, Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education, Mountain Laurel Physical Therapy, and Pella Regional Health Center) don’t forget that you can set up today from 1-4pm or first thing tomorrow morning during registration.

See you in the morning!

The Iowa Vestibular Symposium will be held in person at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA, and streamed live via Zoom. In-person registration is limited to 125 attendees.

01/07/2025

Today is our final Sponsor Tuesday before the 2nd annual Iowa Vestibular Symposium. Today we are highlighting Vestibular First.

VestibularFirst provides next generation video Frenzel goggles that are essential in vestibular rehabilitation. They also provide amazing education resources from handouts to 3D printed models.

For this symposium we will have their trainer toolkit set up so everyone can try out the goggles as well as see their models in person.

To find out more visit

Our mission is to provide simple, effective, affordable, and universally accessible vestibular technologies such as infrared video goggles (VOG/Video Frenzels) to research the accuracy of clinical assessment, treatment, and training of vestibular care as provided by healthcare professionals and educ...

01/04/2025

We are a week away from the 2nd Iowa Vestibular Symposium. This year we have expanded to a 2 day event and are excited to have a larger location for more providers to grow and learn together. These providers are from 8 different states, 2 countries, and 6 disciplines. We look forward to this collaborative symposium and seeing everyone there.

There is still time to register for this years symposium both in person or virtually. Register at https://cme.dmu.edu/ivs-2025 -tabs-node-course-default1

*Pictures are from last years inaugural event.

01/03/2025

Today is our final speaker highlight before the Iowa Vestibular Symposium. Our speaker is Dr Helena Esmonde, co-founder of Vestibular First. She will be logging in to share a few case studies on day one during the peripheral vestibular lecture.

Dr Esmonde graduated from Marquette University with her doctorate in physical therapy. She specializes in treating individuals with neurologic, balance, and vestibular disorders. She is a teaching assistant at Temple University, Jefferson, Neumann, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

She enjoys running and spending time with her friends and family.

01/03/2025

** Don't miss this interdisciplinary learning opportunity to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of your central and peripheral vestibular disorder patients. **

Join us for the Iowa Vestibular Symposium CME conference on January 11-12, 2025.

Immerse yourself in an incredible weekend of learning as local experts share the latest insights and advancements in vestibular health. Explore the exciting agenda topics below and be part of this impactful event!

Participate in person at the Des Moines University Olsen Center in Des Moines, IA, or online via Zoom.

REGISTER TODAY: https://cme.dmu.edu/IVS-2025

12/31/2024

Happy New Year’s eve. Today is sponsor Tuesday. Next up is Pella Regional Health Center.

Pella Regional Health Center includes the hospital, outpatient services, and multiple satelitte medicial clinics. They also provide community benefits annually ranging from community building activities to health profession education.

We love pairing up with Pella Regional Health Center and their amazing providers to serve our patients with the best collaborative care.

Find out more at

Pella Regional Health Center is a private, nonprofit healthcare provider. Our hospital and clinics bring high-quality, compassionate care to our southeast Iowa community.