Personalized · Non-invasive · Calabasas
Vestibular Rehab Therapies
Calabasas
Retrain the system that keeps you steady.
If turning your head, walking through busy places, driving, scrolling on screens, or standing up quickly makes you feel unsteady, your vestibular system may need targeted retraining — not more waiting. At California Brain & Spine Center, Dr. Alireza Chizari, DC, DACNB, our board-certified functional neurologist, retrains how your brain, eyes, inner ear, and body work together — with a plan built on your pattern, not a generic exercise sheet.
The quick, honest answer
Vestibular rehab in 30 seconds
What it is
Retraining, not just exercises
A personalized neurological process that uses specific exercises and treatment strategies to improve how your brain interprets input from the inner ear, eyes, neck, and body. Not a one-size-fits-all program — the right plan depends on the pattern behind your symptoms.
Who it may help
Dizzy, unsteady, or oversensitive
People with vertigo, dizziness, or motion sensitivity; post-concussion imbalance, brain fog, or visual discomfort; and unsteadiness while walking, turning, or changing positions — especially when generic advice hasn’t given clear direction.
Best next step
Find your pattern first
Schedule a personalized vestibular and neurological evaluation at our Calabasas clinic. Identifying the driver correctly comes first — because not all dizziness has the same cause.
The evidence
Backed by the strongest level of clinical evidence
- Vestibular dysfunction disrupts far more than balance — reading, focus, driving, shopping, exercise, work, and confidence in public spaces
- Updated clinical practice guidelines (Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 2022) recommend vestibular rehabilitation for vestibular hypofunction based on strong, Level I evidence
- Symptoms can linger after concussion, viral illness, inner-ear dysfunction, neck injury, or autonomic imbalance — because the nervous system is still processing movement and visual input inefficiently. That processing is exactly what retraining targets
Symptom → focus
Matching your symptom to the right retraining
Different symptoms point to different parts of the balance network. Your evaluation determines which of these your plan targets.
Dizziness with head turns
Points to gaze stabilization and vestibular processing — retrained with targeted VRT protocols that recalibrate the vestibulo-ocular reflex.
Imbalance while walking
Points to postural control and sensory integration — addressed with balance retraining and progressively challenging functional activities.
Screen sensitivity & brain fog
Points to visual-vestibular integration — rehabilitated with graded visual-motion work and, where needed, cognitive rehabilitation.
Post-concussion vertigo
Needs combined concussion and vestibular assessment with individualized pacing — see our concussion treatment program for the full picture.
Your treatment pathway
Five steps from searching to steady
The right rehabilitation plan should make life feel more navigable, not more overwhelming.
Listen first
Your story, triggers, injury history, and goals shape the entire process.
Evaluate carefully
Neurological, visual, and vestibular testing identifies what’s actually driving your symptoms.
Build the plan
A personalized vestibular rehab strategy — matched to your pattern, capacity, and daily life.
Integrate care
NeuroSensory Integration, cognitive rehab, neuroplasticity work, or non-invasive therapies when appropriate.
Track progress
The focus stays on better function, steadier movement, and the daily goals that matter to you.
Inside the program
What your personalized program may include
Vestibular rehab is not just balance exercise — it’s a personalized process built around your brain, eyes, inner ear, neck, and movement system.
A short patient story
From overwhelmed to navigable
A patient came to Dr. Chizari with chronic dizziness, visual motion sensitivity, and brain fog after a concussion. Crowded stores felt overwhelming. Screen time triggered symptoms. Even short walks created a sense of instability. A detailed assessment found post-concussion vestibular dysfunction with visual-vestibular strain — a pattern, not just a label. Their personalized program combined vestibular rehab, gradual visual-vestibular retraining, and cognitive support. Over time: better tolerance for daily movement, improved confidence in public spaces, and less fear around routine activities.
Healing often starts when a patient finally feels heard — and understands that their symptoms have a pattern, not just a label.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does vestibular rehabilitation usually take?
It depends on the cause, severity, and how long symptoms have been present. Some patients improve within weeks; complex cases such as post-concussion dizziness may need a longer, progressively paced plan. Clinical guidelines describe home gaze-stabilization programs of roughly 4–6 weeks for chronic cases, alongside in-clinic care.
Can vestibular rehab help vertigo or general dizziness?
Yes — VRT can help many forms of dizziness, imbalance, and motion sensitivity when the vestibular system is part of the problem. The key is identifying the driver correctly first, because not all dizziness has the same cause. That’s what the evaluation is for.
What happens during the first visit?
A detailed conversation about your symptoms, triggers, injury history, and daily limitations, followed by neurological and vestibular evaluation — balance testing, gaze stabilization assessment, and visual-vestibular integration screening. This determines whether vestibular rehab is appropriate and what your plan may involve.
Is vestibular treatment safe after a concussion?
When properly tailored and progressed thoughtfully, vestibular rehabilitation is commonly used after concussion. At California Brain & Spine Center, treatment is individualized and adjusted based on your tolerance, symptom pattern, and neurological findings — pacing matters as much as the exercises themselves.
Do you see patients from outside Calabasas?
Yes. The clinic is based in Calabasas and regularly serves patients traveling from across Southern California who are looking for focused vestibular rehab therapies and a more advanced neurological evaluation approach.
Take the next step
Ready for a plan built
on your pattern?
You are the one living with the symptoms — you’re the hero of this story. Dr. Chizari’s role is to listen carefully, identify the neurological and vestibular drivers, and guide you toward a more stable, confident daily life. If you’ve been told to “just wait it out,” this is the point to move from searching to clarity.
California Brain & Spine Center · 4768 Park Granada, Ste 107, Calabasas, CA 91302