Physical therapy in Reseda, CA
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Dizziness, spinning, and unsteadiness can make the ordinary feel unsafe. Vestibular rehabilitation with Urvashi Barbhaya, RPT, OCS, retrains the balance system so the room stops moving and you can trust your footing again.
What vestibular therapy helps with
Your balance depends on signals from the inner ear, the eyes, and the body working together. When that system is disrupted, the result is dizziness or unsteadiness. Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized, exercise-based approach that helps with:
- Vertigo and a spinning sensation, including BPPV
- General dizziness and lightheadedness
- Balance problems and unsteadiness when walking
- Feeling off after a concussion or head injury
- Dizziness that comes with certain head movements or positions
- Fear of falling and reduced confidence on your feet
How treatment works
After an assessment to identify what is driving your symptoms, your program draws on a few proven techniques, matched to your specific cause.
Repositioning techniques
For BPPV — a common cause of positional vertigo — gentle, guided head-and-body movements can reposition the inner-ear crystals responsible, often bringing quick relief.
Gaze stabilization
Specific eye-and-head exercises retrain your ability to keep vision steady while you move, which reduces dizziness during everyday activity.
Balance retraining
Progressive balance work rebuilds steadiness and confidence, and lowers the risk of falls — especially valuable for older adults.
Habituation
Carefully dosed exposure to the movements that trigger symptoms gradually teaches your system to tolerate them, so they bother you less over time.
What to expect
Your first visit is a careful assessment of your balance, eye movements, and the positions that provoke symptoms. Urvashi explains what she finds and begins treatment the same day, with a home program to reinforce your progress. With more than ten years of experience and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification, care is tailored to your cause and your comfort. If your dizziness is new, sudden, or severe, please see a physician first to rule out other causes.
Find steady ground again
Contact the Reseda clinicCommon questions about vestibular therapy
Can vestibular therapy treat vertigo and BPPV?
Yes. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) often responds well to specific repositioning techniques, and other causes of dizziness are addressed with tailored gaze and balance exercises. Your assessment identifies which approach fits.
How many sessions will I need for dizziness?
It depends on the cause. Positional vertigo can improve in just a few visits, while balance retraining for other conditions is a more gradual program. Your plan is reviewed and adjusted as your symptoms change.
Is vestibular rehabilitation safe for older adults?
Yes, and it is one of the most effective ways to reduce dizziness and lower fall risk. Exercises are matched to your ability and progressed gently and safely.
Do I need a referral for vestibular therapy?
In California you can begin physical therapy without a physician's referral. If your dizziness is new, severe, or came on suddenly with other symptoms, see a doctor first to rule out other causes. Some insurance plans require a referral for coverage.