Meridian Physical Therapy

03/18/2026

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03/16/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY: PT STARTER KIT 🎉

Recovery doesn’t stop when you leave the clinic—and this kit helps you keep making progress at home 💪

We’re giving away a PT Starter Kit, including:
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Perfect for athletes, desk workers, weekend warriors… basically anyone with a body 😅

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Giveaway ends at midnight on 3/17/26. Must be local to Treasure Valley to win!

Winner announced Wednesday 3/18/26 🏆

03/05/2026

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder causing brief episodes of vertigo triggered by head position changes, due to displaced calcium crystals (otoconia or canaliths) in the semicircular canals.

Physical therapy is the primary and most effective treatment for BPPV, focusing on canalith repositioning maneuvers rather than medications (which often provide little benefit and may delay recovery).

A physical therapist first confirms the diagnosis with positional tests (like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver) to identify the affected canal and side.

The main treatments are specific head and body movements to relocate the crystals back to the utricle (where they no longer cause symptoms):

Epley maneuver (or modified versions): The most commonly used and highly effective for posterior canal BPPV (the most frequent type). It involves a sequence of head turns and position changes, often resolving symptoms in 80-90% of cases after one or a few sessions (typically 10-15 minutes each).

Semont maneuver (or Semont-Plus): A quick, liberatory technique involving rapid position shifts from sitting to lying on each side; also very effective, with comparable success rates to the Epley in many studies.

For some cases (e.g., horizontal canal BPPV or residual symptoms), other maneuvers like roll or Gufoni may be used.

If needed, therapists may teach home exercises such as:

Brandt-Daroff exercises (repeated side-lying to promote habituation and particle dispersal).

General vestibular rehabilitation (e.g., Cawthorne-Cooksey) to improve balance, gaze stability, and adaptation, especially for lingering unsteadiness.

Most patients experience rapid relief (often immediate or within days) with professional maneuvers, and recurrence can be managed with repeat treatments or self-maneuvers.

Call us today if you could benefit from treatment for BPPV!

02/19/2026

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02/09/2026

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01/26/2026

Meet Kasey Vitto, PTA, CSCS

With over seven years of experience in the field, Kasey believes that movement is the foundation of a full life. She views every patient as an athlete, whether they are training for a marathon or working to garden without pain. We are all competing in the “sport of life”, and Kasey’s goal is to provide the coaching and care her patients need to stay in the game.

Kasey’s foundation in movement began at Eastern Washington University, where she competed as a double D1 athlete in soccer and track & field, earning her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in 2013. She went on to graduate as a Physical Therapist Assistant from SFCC in 2018.

To provide the most comprehensive care, Kasey is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds advanced certifications through RockTape, specializing in hands-on interventions such as IASTM (instrumented soft tissue mobilization), taping, and cupping.

Outside of the clinic, Kasey stays busy running her own business, Kasey Vitto Fitness, where she shares her passion for strength training and functional nutrition with her clients. Her drive to stay healthy and active is fueled by her husband and two energetic boys. She is dedicated to being a mom who is fully involved in the action rather than watching from the sidelines. When she isn’t working or training, Kasey loves catching up with friends and family and enjoying delicious food around town.

Call 208-884-8323 to schedule an appointment with Kasey today!

01/26/2026

Meet Steffani Davis, PT, DPT

Steffani grew up in Meridian, Idaho, where she developed a lifelong love of movement and sports. She played a variety of sports throughout her childhood, with a special passion for soccer and track, experiences that helped shape her interest in human performance and rehabilitation.

She attended the University of Utah for her undergraduate studies, earning a B.S. degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. During college, Steffani worked in physical therapy clinics, gaining valuable hands-on experience that solidified her desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. She went on to attend Idaho State University, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2018 - and even met her husband along the way!

Since graduating, Steffani has worked in both neurological physical therapy and outpatient orthopedic settings, allowing her to care for patients with a wide range of conditions and goals. She has completed continuing education with a focus on concussion management and functional manual therapy, and she is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based care to help patients return to the activities they love.

Outside the clinic, Steffani enjoys camping and hiking with her family and spending quality time with her husband and their two sweet daughters.

01/26/2026

Meet Jeff DeMond, MPT, CLT, Cert DN

Jeff has over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation and patient care. He graduated from the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in physical therapy and holds advanced certifications in dry needling for musculoskeletal pain relief and lymphedema management, including manual lymphatic drainage and compression therapy.

Specializing in orthopedic and manual therapy, Jeff provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to help individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

In his free time, he enjoys golfing, woodworking - crafting custom pieces - and home remodeling projects that reflect his hands-on approach to building and restoration, much like his work in restoring patient mobility.

Call 208-884-8323 to schedule an appointment with Jeff today!

01/26/2026

Meet our owner, Doug Simpson, MPT, COMT, Cert DN.

Doug is a highly experienced manual physical therapist with over 30 years of clinical practice. He earned his physical therapy degree from Idaho State University and holds advanced certifications in manual therapy and dry needling.

Doug is passionate about helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and return to the activities they love. He values individualized treatment, hands-on care, and patient education as the foundation for long-term success.

Outside the clinic, Doug and his wife are the proud parents of six children. He enjoys running, hiking, camping, backpacking, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Growing up in Idaho Falls shaped his appreciation for an active, outdoor lifestyle and continues to influence his holistic approach to patient care.

Call 208-884-8323 to schedule an appointment today!

11/26/2025

Get to know the staff at Meridian Physical Therapy: Introducing our newest addition Clark:
Clark is a Meridian, Idaho native and Mountain View High School graduate who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Wellness from Brigham Young University. He later completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Pacific University in Portland, Oregon, followed by an Orthopedic Residency and his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification.

An avid outdoorsman, Clark enjoys big game and waterfowl hunting, as well as running, hiking, and camping throughout Idaho. Fall is his favorite season—not only for hunting but also for cheering on the Boise State Bronco football team. A passionate sports fan, he closely follows college football and enjoys watching the NBA.

Clark’s personal experience with physical therapy—including multiple knee, arm, and back surgeries—gives him a deep understanding of his patients’ challenges. He is committed to helping others return to the activities they love. Outside the clinic, he spends his time with his wife and two young children, often outdoors, at the city park, or strolling around Scheels!