Do you know someone with dizziness or vertigo who feels discouraged about the possibility of a full recovery or a better life? Or feels misunderstood or disregarded by their healthcare providers? Maybe it’s you?

If so, you may benefit from The Bell Method^®.

Do know of someone who keeps falling repeatedly and doctors cannot figure out the cause? Maybe you are aware of the minor injuries that are occurring, like bruises and scrapes? And the fear of falling that is growing inside? Reducing their activities and quality of life? Losing muscle strength day by day due to reduced activity levels? Unable to work or play?

I have known thousands of people like that, and that is why I created The Bell Method^® – a unique and complete methodology of evaluation and treatment for people of all ages who are suffering with dizziness, vertigo, balance problems and chronic falls.

What is The Bell Method^®?

The Bell Method^® is my comprehensive, detailed, root cause analysis approach to assessing and treating patients who are suffering with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and unexplained repeated falls, as well as the stress, worry, confusion, hopelessness and sleep disturbance that often result.

In my clinical experience treating or consulting with thousands of patients with these complaints, I’ve blended evidence-based Physical Therapy techniques, Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation training and Geriatric Best Practices for reducing fall risk, with techniques, tools and self-care strategies that deliver results.

It’s what I do with my patients that has them exclaiming that a private consultation with me is “worth every penny!”

Whether my patients have a new onset of vertigo symptoms or a chronic case for more than 50 years going from one doctor to the next with minimal results, they frequently experience the real possibility of getting their life back!

I offer expert vertigo care for my private patients, since I achieved Certification in Clinical Vestibular Competency from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2023.

For my private patients, I perform a comprehensive, detailed Initial Root Cause Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment. The patient’s family member is encouraged to join us.

Root Cause Evaluation

The Initial Consultation includes:

• Thorough history-taking with screening questions, detailed history form, and phone call
• Comprehensive, detailed and unique hands-on examination for dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, using The Bell Method® assessment strategies
• Hands-on treatment for dizziness and vertigo, using The Bell Method® treatment strategies
• Extensive patient education and self-care instruction
• Root Cause Analysis of symptoms of dizziness and vertigo with recommendations
• Appropriate referrals to other specialists who may be needed to support the most complete recovery
• Email support from me throughout your care

I produce a list of contributing factors with treatment plan options, provide in-person education, offer free online resources, recommend multimedia e-courses available through this site, and often create the possibility for a deep, complete recovery experience for the individual and their family.

My Process

In many cases, I act as a Special Consultant for Dizziness, Vertigo, Imbalance and Unexplained Repeated Falls. After I perform the comprehensive, detailed Initial Root Cause assessment – which is the most important part – I then offer additional follow up visits to meet the patient’s unique needs for rehabilitation and recovery, instruct the appropriate exercises, and provide education, based on what I find in the initial assessment.

Some of my patients don’t require any follow up visits because they experience complete relief and feel empowered after only one session! That is rare but it happens.

For patients who require long term intensive therapy to build their muscle strength and improve their balance, I usually recommend home health or outpatient physical therapy services that are often fully or partially covered by insurance.

Even if I recommend continuing physical therapy services with an insurance-based provider after consulting with me, I remain available for guidance by pre-paid post-care phone consultations and re-evaluation visits as the situation evolves. When possible, I arrange physical therapy services with a provider that I have personally trained in The Bell Method^®.

How We Can I Help?

If you need to hire a private investigator for your case of vertigo, I am your person!

I am the Vertigo Detective^®.

The Bell Method^® represents a rich, hands-on clinical skill set I have developed over the course of twenty years specializing in vestibular physical therapy.

I have also taught my methodology to hundreds of my colleagues through my physical therapy continuing education curriculum to enrich their clinical practice, to maximize their patient outcomes and to re-ignite their enthusiasm for working with their most challenging patients.

More Information

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For more about the Benefits of working with me, click here.

Check out this video from one of our Vertigo Patients!