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Dizzy, spinning or off balance? You do not have to just live with it.
Vertigo, dizziness, and balance problems are very treatable. We find the cause and retrain your balance.
- Physical therapist with advanced vestibular training
- Vertigo, BPPV, inner ear and concussion care
- One on one, start to finish
- No referral needed
- Most of our clients use their insurance for reimbursement
Vestibular therapy in Shirley, MA
Physical therapy for vertigo, dizziness, balance problems and concussion.
Whole Health Solutions offers vestibular therapy at our clinic at 2 Shaker Road in Shirley, MA, for people from Shirley, Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Lunenburg and nearby towns.
Your balance system is your inner ear, your eyes, and your brain working together. When one part is off, the world can spin, sway or feel foggy. Vestibular therapy is hands-on physical therapy that finds which part is off and retrains it, so you can move without fear again.
Sound familiar?
You feel like the floor is moving, and nobody can tell you why.
Dizziness is easy to brush off, and hard to live with.
- The room spins when you roll over in bed or look up.
- You hold the counter or the wall when you stand up.
- Grocery stores, screens and busy places make you feel off.
- You have been told to wait it out, and you are still waiting.
- Weeks after a concussion, you still do not feel like yourself.
Most of the time there is a real, treatable reason. Your physical therapist tests your inner ear, eyes, neck, and balance to find it, then gives you a clear plan.
Dizziness is common. Living with it is not your only option.
What we treat
Vestibular problems we help with.
Your physical therapist finds the cause first, then treats it.
Vertigo and BPPV
Short spins when you roll over, lie down, look up or bend down. Often caused by tiny inner ear crystals that have moved out of place.
Helps with
- Vertigo and BPPV
- Spinning when you roll over in bed
- Dizziness looking up or bending down
Vestibular neuritis and inner ear problems
The dizziness and unsteadiness that can linger for weeks or months after an inner ear infection or inflammation.
Helps with
- Vestibular neuritis
- Labyrinthitis recovery
- Lingering unsteadiness
Balance problems and falls
Feeling unsteady when you walk, a fall or a near fall, or a growing fear of falling that keeps you home.
Helps with
- Dizziness and balance
- Unsteady walking
- Fear of falling
Concussion care
Still not right after a concussion? We can help.
Most people feel better within a few weeks of a concussion. When symptoms hang on, a guided plan helps you get back to school, work and sport.
After a concussion, dizziness, headaches, blurry or jumpy vision, fogginess, and trouble in busy places can linger. Your physical therapist checks your balance system, eyes and neck, then builds a step-by-step plan that brings activity back safely.
- Dizziness and balanceVestibular exercises that retrain the balance system so screens, busy places and quick turns stop setting you off.
- Eye and head movementExercises that help your eyes and head work together again, for reading, driving and sport.
- Neck careHands on care and exercise for the neck strain that often comes with the hit and can add to headaches and dizziness.
- Return to activityA gradual, symptom guided return to exercise, school, work and sport, working with your doctor and athletic trainer.
What to expect
What vestibular therapy looks like.
No mystery. Here is how it works.
If something needs a doctor first, we tell you and help you get to the right person.
- 1
Your story
We ask what sets your dizziness off, how long it lasts and what it is stopping you from doing.
- 2
Find the cause
Your physical therapist tests your inner ear, eye movements, neck, strength, and balance to see which part is off.
- 3
Treat it
Head position moves for BPPV when that is the cause, plus exercises that retrain your balance system.
- 4
Build steadiness
Balance and strength work so you feel confident walking, turning, driving and doing what you love.
Why people choose us
A physical therapist trained for dizziness.
Dizziness deserves a careful look. You get one physical therapist with you the whole appointment.
Advanced vestibular training
Julia Hill, DPT, CSCS has advanced training in vestibular rehab for vertigo, balance problems and concussion.
We find the cause
Inner ear, eyes, neck, or strength. We test before we treat, so the plan fits you.
One on one, start to finish
Your physical therapist is with you for your whole appointment.
Steady for the long run
When the dizziness settles, our team helps you build the strength and balance to stay steady.
How it works
From dizzy to steady, and staying that way.
A simple plan, built around you.
01
Relieve
Find the cause and calm the dizziness, with head position moves for BPPV when that is what is going on.
02
Rebuild
Vestibular, eye and balance exercises retrain your system, so everyday moves stop setting you off.
03
Perform
Back to walking, driving, work, school, and sport with confidence.
04
Thrive
Stay strong and steady with training and check ins from the same team, and a quick visit if symptoms ever return.
Thrive is not a finish line. When you are ready for your next goal, the same team that got you here is ready too.
Your physical therapist
Meet your vestibular physical therapist.
Julia Hill, DPT, CSCS has advanced training in vestibular rehab, including vertigo, balance disorders, vestibular neuritis and concussion.
Real clients, real results
What our clients say.
★★★★★ 203 Google reviews, 5.0 rating
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I have seen improvement in my balance and have less fear of falling.
Francis R.Balance and shoulder
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My goal is to get stronger and after 3.5 months I'm already stronger more agile and have better balance. A big thanks to Julia Hill and the entire team at WHS.
ElizaStrength and balance with Julia
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Love the combined focus on physical therapy and personal training. Everyone does a great job listening to clients and adapting plans to help them reach their goals while making sure those goals are realistic. A friendly, uplifting group, even when they make you work hard. 😅
MCPersonal Training
October 2026 on Google
Questions
Vestibular therapy questions, answered.
What people ask before they start.
What is vestibular therapy?
Vestibular therapy is a type of physical therapy for dizziness, vertigo and balance problems. It finds which part of your balance system is off, then uses specific exercises and head position moves to retrain it.
Can physical therapy help vertigo?
Yes. Many types of vertigo respond well to physical therapy. BPPV, the most common cause, is often treated with simple head position moves, and many people feel better within a few visits.
Can physical therapy help after a concussion?
Yes. When dizziness, headaches, vision problems or fogginess linger after a concussion, vestibular therapy, eye exercises, neck care and a gradual return to activity can help.
Who provides vestibular therapy at WHS?
Julia Hill, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist with advanced training in vestibular rehab.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
Call 911 or go to the emergency room right away if dizziness comes on suddenly with a severe headache, trouble speaking, face drooping, weakness or numbness on one side, double vision, fainting, or chest pain. After a head injury, go right away for repeated vomiting, a worsening headache, confusion or unusual sleepiness.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with us. If your symptoms need a doctor first, we will tell you.
Can I use my insurance?
Most of our clients do use their insurance for reimbursement of our physical therapy services. We go over everything in the discovery meeting.
What towns do your vestibular therapy clients come from?
Our clinic is at 2 Shaker Road, Suite C200, Shirley, MA 01464. Clients come from Shirley, Ayer, Devens, Harvard, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Groton, Leominster, Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, Townsend, Fitchburg, Pepperell, Clinton, Sterling, Stow, Westford, Berlin, Acton, Dunstable and Hudson, and plenty of clients drive in from farther away. Wherever you live, you are welcome here.
Ready when you are
Tell us what sets the dizziness off.
- Pick a time. It takes about a minute.
- Meet with us your way. Come in to the clinic (what most clients choose), or meet by video or phone.
- Get an honest answer. We tell you if vestibular therapy makes sense for you, what the plan would look like, and what it costs.
- Address2 Shaker Road, Suite C200, Shirley, MA 01464
- Phone(978) 615 9121
- HoursMonday to Thursday, 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, 5:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, 6:00 am to 1:00 pm - ServingShirley, Ayer, Devens, Harvard, Lunenburg, Groton and 16 more nearby towns
- ReferralNot needed. Book directly with us.
- InsuranceMost of our clients do use their insurance for reimbursement of our physical therapy services.
Book your free consult
Meet in person at our clinic (what most clients choose), by video, or by phone. You pick when you book. Rather talk now? Call (978) 615 9121.
No referral needed.