Target Audience

All healthcare professionals working with individuals with central or peripheral vestibular disorders are invited to attend. This includes providers who see patients complaining of dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo and are seeking improved referral options, as well as providers who regularly treat these individuals. Advanced education on vestibular conditions is not a prerequisite.

Purpose

This interdisciplinary symposium fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of central and peripheral vestibular disorders. By bringing together experts in physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health therapy, pain management, and otolaryngology, the conference aims to advance interdisciplinary care for patients dealing with conditions like concussions, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraines, and stroke. Through comprehensive education, hands-on experience, and networking, this conference equips attendees with the tools to provide improved, patient-centered care.

Activity Directors

Lisa Brekke, PT, DPT, NCS
Brekke Rehab

Dr. Brekke is a board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and the founder of Brekke Rehab Consulting. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex conditions involving dizziness, migraine, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, concussion, and neurologic disorders. Passionate about clinical reasoning and evidence-informed practice, Dr. Brekke mentors healthcare providers nationwide to bridge the gap between research and real-world patient care.

As co-founder of the Iowa Vestibular Symposium, Dr. Brekke is committed to creating an educational experience that challenges clinicians to think critically, collaborate across disciplines, and improve outcomes for individuals with vestibular and neurologic conditions.

Dr. Brekke earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Iowa State University, a master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University – St. Paul, and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and holds a Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the Emory/Duke program. She is also certified in Level 1 & Level 2 Functional Dry Needling and Level 1 and Level 2 Craniosacral. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Brekke is a Level 1 credentialed Clinical instructor and enjoys mentoring physical therapy students and collaborating with other healthcare providers to improve care.

Kirsten Radke, PT, DPT, CCVT, CCCM, RYT-200
Core Physical Therapy

Dr. Radke is a practicing partner at Core Physical Therapy, where she leads a team of vestibular therapists and is co-founder of the Iowa Vestibular Symposium. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders, concussion, migraine, headache, cranial dysfunction, and other complex neurologic conditions, integrating advanced vestibular rehabilitation with osteopathic interventions, craniosacral therapy, and myofascial techniques.

A graduate of Des Moines University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Dr. Radke is a Clinically Certified Vestibular Therapist (CCVT) and holds the Certificate of Competency in Concussion Management (CCCM). She has advanced training in craniosacral therapy through Michigan State University, pelvic health rehabilitation through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, visceral interventions, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).

A rural Iowa native and current resident, Dr. Radke is passionate about improving access to high-quality vestibular care through education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She currently serves as Communications Chair for APTA Iowa and previously served as Secretary and Southwest District Director, earning recognition as the 2020 APTA Iowa Emerging Leader.

Dr. Radke co-founded the Iowa Vestibular Symposium to create a collaborative learning community where healthcare professionals from across disciplines can share expertise, strengthen clinical partnerships, and translate emerging evidence into better care for patients with complex vestibular and neurologic conditions.