Vestibular Health

06/05/2025

Back for another year teaching the vestibular selective at UofT Physical Therapy, training the next generation of physiotherapists! This year our very own Charmaine was a guest clinician, bringing her passion, experience, and creativity to the class. She shared her path to vestibular rehab, favourite exercises, and clinical pearls for managing dizziness and imbalance.

06/05/2025

Our team was honoured to be included in the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada's webinar series - Benign Doesn't Mean I'm Fine. Watch the replay here!

Learn about acoustic neuroma and its impact on balance beyond physical instability, including emotional wellbeing and quality of life. Watch the webinar featuring patient experiences and expert advice from vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapist Shaleen Sulway.

05/21/2025

🧠 ANAC’s Free Webinar Series Continues – Week 3 This Saturday!

In recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness Month and Speech & Hearing Month, the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada invites you to our free 4-part webinar series—designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

🎯 Next Up: Balance Issues & Vestibular Rehabilitation
🗓 Saturday, May 24 | 🕐 1–2 p.m. EDT (Toronto time)
💻 Can’t attend live? All registrants receive the recording!

Living with acoustic neuroma can lead to serious balance issues—impacting mobility, confidence, and daily life. Join us for:

✅ A real patient story on recovery and resilience
✅ Insights from Canada’s top vestibular rehab experts
✅ A live Q&A to get your questions answered

Register now (free!) 👉 www.anac-givecloud.ca/AwarenessMonth2025

🧠 Because living with “benign” doesn’t always feel fine—let’s talk about it.

👉 PLEASE SHARE: Spread the word and help us raise awareness, inspire action, and build a stronger community of support. 🌍💙
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04/28/2025

This May, in recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness & Speech & Hearing Month, join ANAC for a powerful 4-part webinar series exploring the real-life impacts of Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma.

From emotional and cognitive effects to hearing loss, balance issues, and facial nerve recovery—we’re talking about what it really means to live with an acoustic neuroma.

🧠 Patient Stories
🩺 Expert Talks
💬 Live Q&As
📅 4 sessions throughout May

FREE & OPEN TO ALL: 👉 www.anac-givecloud.ca/AwarenessMonth2025

Let’s raise awareness together—please share widely! 💙

12/18/2024

Our physiotherapist Shaleen Sulway has a cameo in this story!

📺 ✨ Congratulations to Dr. Farshad Nassiri, neurosurgeon at the Krembil Brain Institute and Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, for his recent interview with CTV!

During the interview, Dr. Nassiri discussed acoustic neuroma — a rare and life-altering benign tumour. 🧠👂

Dr. Nassiri, who is also a member of the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada’s Medical Advisory Committee, says people are increasingly being diagnosed in Canada with this rare tumour.

🔗: https://linktr.ee/krembil

12/11/2024

A great news piece on acoustic neuroma, featuring vestibular rehab and the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada.

A rare, but life-altering form of a benign tumour called acoustic neuromas is being increasingly found and diagnosed in Canada.

10/07/2024

Our medical director Dr. John Rutka spoke with The Current about the challenges of accessing comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment for dizziness. Vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy is an important part of the multidisciplinary care team!

Podcast Episode · The Current · 2024-10-07 · 26m

10/07/2024

Our medical director Dr. John Rutka spoke with CBC’s The Current about the challenges of accessing comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment for dizziness. Vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy is an important part of the multidisciplinary care team!

Experts and patients say there is a current lack of awareness towards dizziness disorders that prevents patients from receiving the treatment they need.

10/07/2024

Our medical director Dr. John Rutka spoke with CBC’s The Current about the challenges of accessing comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment for dizziness. Vestibular rehab physiotherapy is an important part of the multidisciplinary care team!

Experts and patients say there is a current lack of awareness towards dizziness disorders that prevents patients from receiving the treatment they need.

10/01/2024

If you want to be an expert in vestibular rehab, we want to hear from you! We are hiring a physiotherapist (part-time or full-time).

Join our team to develop deep specialization and be recognized as a leader in care for people with vertigo, dizziness, and balance problems.

Strong interest in vestibular rehabilitation is required, as our entire practice is focused on individuals with vestibular disorders. We provide in-house training, one-on-one mentorship, and support for continuing education.

Send your resume to: careers@vestibularhealth.ca

More info at: https://www.vestibularhealth.ca/careers

09/25/2024

📢 Don’t miss this exciting talk by Dr. John Rutka! He'll explore the natural history of vestibular schwannomas and the benefits of conservative "wait and scan" management. 🧠✨ With years of clinical research to support his insights, Dr. Rutka will discuss tumour growth patterns, the impact on hearing, and when it’s safe to stop imaging. Discover how this approach can lead to a better quality of life (QoL) for patients, as shown in recent global studies. 🌍💡

🔗 Register now and secure your spot! www.anac-givecloud.ca/2024symposium

⏰Time is running out! In-person registration closes on Thursday, September 26 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, UHN's Krembil Brain Institute! 🫶