Non-surgical · Drug-free · Calabasas
Balance Disorder Therapy
Calabasas
Restore your stability — and your confidence.
If the world tilts while you walk through Old Town Calabasas, or a wave of unsteadiness hits on the 101, you know a balance disorder is more than a physical symptom — it’s an anxiety that quietly shrinks your world. Dr. Alireza Chizari, DC, DACNB, our board-certified functional neurologist, treats your nervous system as a sophisticated network that needs precise re-tuning — not invasive surgery.
At a glance
How we help you regain your balance — in 30 seconds
The problem
A world that won’t hold still
Dizziness, vertigo, or a “floating” sensation. Veering while walking or driving. Frequent falls or near-falls — and the constant anxiety that instability creates.
Our solution
Retrain the balance network
Advanced neurological and vestibular testing to find the exact breakdown, then personalized balance disorder therapy in Calabasas — non-surgical, drug-free protocols like VRT, sensorimotor training, and the NeuroRevive Program.
Best next step
A detailed evaluation
Schedule a neurological evaluation at our Calabasas clinic. You’ll leave with a clear explanation of what’s driving your instability — and a custom recovery plan. No referral needed.
Why it matters
Balance problems are common — and treatable
- A balance disorder isn’t just your ears: it’s how your brain integrates your eyes, inner ear, and the position sensors in your joints and muscles. When those systems stop communicating, you feel “off”
- Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older — and untreated imbalance is one of the biggest preventable risk factors
- The encouraging part: balance is trainable at any age, because the brain rewires with the right stimulus — that’s neuroplasticity
Know the signs
What a balance disorder feels like — and when to get evaluated
Symptoms patients describe
- Recurrent vertigo — the room, or you, spinning
- A “floating” sensation, especially in open spaces or low light
- Blurred or unstable vision when moving your head
- Veering to one side while walking or driving
- Physical fatigue from your brain working overtime just to keep you upright
Symptoms rarely look the same for everyone — which is why the evaluation matters more than the label.
Seek a specialized evaluation if your imbalance
- Lasts more than a week
- Comes with ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or hearing changes
- Follows a head injury or concussion
- Includes falls or near-falls
- Makes you avoid activities you once loved
Occasional light-headedness from standing too fast is common. A pattern that limits your life is not something to “just live with.” If sudden weakness, slurred speech, or vision loss accompany dizziness, call 911 first.
The science of stability
Balance disorder therapy built on neuroplasticity
The brain can re-learn balance at any age — given the right stimulus, at the right intensity, at the right time. Your plan may combine:
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Specific eye and head movement protocols that desensitize the brain to motion and restore gaze stability — the backbone of our Vestibular Rehabilitation pathway.
Precision Sensorimotor Training
Dynamic surfaces and motion-based challenges that replicate real-world conditions — busy sidewalks, uneven trails, low light — in a controlled, safe environment.
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation
Tools like GammaCore vagus nerve stimulation and PEMF to calm an overactive nervous system when clinically appropriate.
The NeuroRevive Program
Our signature intensive approach for complex neurological recovery — see the full NeuroRevive Program for how multi-system cases are managed.
Full transparency
Your path from first visit to firm ground
You deserve to know exactly what your road to recovery looks like.
Deep assessment
Videonystagmography (VNG) and computerized posturography show exactly where your balance is failing — objective data, not guesswork.
Custom roadmap
Dr. Chizari designs a plan that targets your specific neurological weak points — informed by an engineer’s eye for the “why” behind the “what.”
Targeted therapy
VRT, cognitive drills, sensorimotor work, and non-invasive neuromodulation drive neuroplastic change — always within your comfort and safety limits.
Confidence rebuilt
Data-driven re-assessments track your milestones until you’re ready to return to your daily life — walking, driving, and moving without hesitation.
A real story of recovery
Reclaiming the trails
Michael, an avid hiker, had stopped visiting the Calabasas trails — the ground felt like it was constantly moving beneath him. Several doctors told him his “tests were normal,” yet he lived in fear of falling. His evaluation here found a specific deficit in his vestibular-ocular reflex: his brain was getting “laggy” information from his eyes. A customized program of gaze stabilization and sensory integration followed. After six weeks, Michael wasn’t just walking better — he was back on the trails.
“I finally feel like I’m in control of my body again.”
Watch
See neurological improvement in action
Our approach is completely non-surgical — no anesthesia, no invasive procedures. This short video shows what evidence-based, brain-driven balance recovery looks like.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many balance therapy sessions will I need to see results?
Most patients begin to feel a measurable difference within 6 to 8 sessions. Chronic or complex neurological conditions may need a program of 12 or more visits. Progress is tracked with data-driven re-assessments — so you always know whether the plan is working.
Is balance disorder therapy painful?
No — the therapy is non-invasive and generally not painful. Some exercises are designed to mildly provoke your dizziness, because that’s how the brain is stimulated to adapt, but everything stays within your comfort and safety limits.
What if I’ve tried physical therapy elsewhere and it didn’t work?
Many patients come to us after standard PT stalled. As a functional neurology practice, we look deeper into the brain’s processing centers using tools like videonystagmography and computerized posturography that aren’t available in typical clinics — often revealing the specific deficit generic exercises missed.
Can children receive balance therapy at your Calabasas clinic?
Yes. We provide pediatric protocols tailored to the child’s developmental stage. Balance issues in children often stem from different causes than in adults, and our evaluation process reflects that difference.
Is balance disorder therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Contact our office directly and we’ll help you navigate your specific benefits and give you a clear picture of your options before care begins — no surprises.
Take the next step
Ready to walk with
confidence again?
Don’t let dizziness dictate your boundaries. True balance isn’t just standing still — it’s the confidence to move through life without hesitation. Dr. Chizari and the team at California Brain & Spine Center will find where your balance network is breaking down, and retrain it.
California Brain & Spine Center · 4768 Park Granada, Ste 107, Calabasas, CA 91302