St. George, UT
(435) 216-7929

Jason Harper, PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Vestibular therapy

For the room that will not stop moving, and for everyone who has quietly stopped trusting their own footing.

Retraining the system that tells you which way is up

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a clinically proven treatment for vertigo, dizziness, balance problems and vestibular disorders. It works by retraining your brain and body to respond correctly to changes in movement and position, rather than by masking the symptom. Every plan here is built around your particular symptoms, your medical history and what you are trying to get back to, because dizziness that arrives when you roll over in bed and dizziness that arrives in a supermarket aisle are not the same problem.

Fall prevention is the quiet half of this service

A lot of people arrive because of vertigo. Others arrive because they have started holding the handrail, taking the stairs one at a time, or turning down invitations. Balance and gait training addresses the instability directly, and the goal is the same in both cases: move without negotiating with yourself first.

Vestibular rehab at 792 S 3000 E, Unit 104, St. George. Call or text (435) 216-7929.

The Fortify Physical Therapy waiting room with a wood slat wall, teal wainscot and leather chairs

Four treatments, matched to what is actually wrong

Canalith repositioning manoeuvres

For benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

  • Fast relief from the spinning sensation
  • Gentle and non-invasive, no equipment involved
  • BPPV symptoms often resolve in just a few sessions

Gaze stabilization exercises

For visual clarity and focus during head movement.

  • Reduces motion-induced dizziness
  • Strengthens eye and head coordination
  • Makes walking and driving feel safe again

Balance and gait training

For instability and fall risk from vestibular dysfunction.

  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Rebuilds confidence in movement
  • Reduces the risk of falls and the injuries that follow them

Habituation exercises

For dizziness triggered by specific movements or environments.

  • Desensitises the brain to motion sensitivity
  • Decreases vertigo episodes over time
  • Gets you back to normal activity without bracing for it

Inner ear and balance disorders we treat

Vertigo, BPPV, fall prevention and balance disorders all sit in this part of the practice, alongside the orthopedic work.

  • BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
  • Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
  • Post-concussion dizziness
  • Migraine-related vertigo
  • Meniere's disease
  • Chronic imbalance or motion sensitivity
  • Vestibular hypofunction, unilateral or bilateral
  • Functional dizziness and gait disorders

What people ask first

Yes. Guided by trained clinicians it is a safe and effective treatment for most people experiencing vertigo or balance problems. The manoeuvres are non-invasive and the exercises are graded to what you can tolerate.

Some people feel relief in one or two sessions, particularly with BPPV, which often resolves quickly once the right manoeuvre is used. More complex conditions improve gradually over several weeks.

Most plans cover vestibular rehabilitation as part of outpatient physical therapy. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit, so call and let us check rather than guessing from a plan document.