Vestibular Migraine Workshop

Living with vestibular migraine can be a daunting challenge. The unpredictable symptoms, the difficulty in explaining your condition to others, and the daily toll it can take on your life can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. But what if you could find practical solutions, expert guidance, and a community of support, all in one place? That’s exactly what our Vestibular Migraine Workshop offers.

This small-group workshop is designed to empower individuals with vestibular migraine disorder to take control of their condition and thrive. Over eight weeks, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to live successfully with vestibular migraines. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or have been navigating this journey for years, this workshop is for you.

What to Expect from the Workshop

The workshop consists of eight interactive sessions, each focusing on a critical aspect of understanding and managing vestibular migraines. Here’s an overview of what we’ll cover:

1. Understanding Migraines: In this foundational session, you’ll dive into the science behind migraines. Learn why migraines occur, what distinguishes vestibular migraines from other vestibular disorders, and the neurological processes involved. This session provides clarity on your condition, helping you understand why certain strategies work and empowering you to make informed decisions.

2. Vestibular Migraine Symptoms and Off-Switches: Discover the full spectrum of vestibular migraine symptoms, from dizziness and vertigo to brain fog and sensory sensitivities. Learn how to identify the onset of symptoms early and explore techniques and tools to interrupt them, including relaxation methods, grounding exercises, and lifestyle adjustments.

3. Migraine Triggers: Not all triggers are universal. This session will help you identify your personal migraine triggers, whether they’re dietary, environmental, or emotional. You’ll also learn strategies to reduce exposure to these triggers and how to handle unavoidable ones.

4. Lifestyle Modifications: Explore actionable lifestyle changes that can make a lasting difference in managing your condition. Topics include optimizing your diet for migraine prevention, improving sleep hygiene, establishing stress-reduction routines, and creating an environment that supports vestibular health.

5. Pacing, Planning, and Energy Conservation: Managing a chronic condition requires careful energy allocation. This session will introduce the Spoon Theory as a framework for understanding energy limits. You’ll learn practical techniques for pacing yourself, setting boundaries, planning your day, energy restoration and avoiding burnout while maintaining a fulfilling life.

6. Pharmacological, Supplements, Devices and Alternative Therapies: Learn about the range of treatments available, including medications commonly used for vestibular migraines, evidence-based supplements, neuromodulation devices, and alternative therapies. Also learn about migraine rescue kits and how to create one to be used during a migraine attack. This session provides an overview of options to help you work with your healthcare provider to find what’s right for you.

7. Vestibular Physiotherapy: Vestibular physiotherapy can play a significant role in reducing dizziness, improving balance, and retraining your vestibular system. This session will cover what to expect from vestibular therapy, exercises you can do at home, and how to find a qualified therapist.

8. Tying It All Together: In the final session, you’ll integrate everything you’ve learned into a cohesive plan. Topics include navigating relationships and communicating your needs, managing work-life balance, driving safety and adaptations, resources and support and cultivating a mindset of resilience and self-compassion. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive strategy for living successfully with vestibular migraines.

Why Attend This Workshop?

This workshop goes beyond simply providing information; it’s about transformation. Here are some of the many reasons to join:

• Personalized Guidance: Get tailored advice and strategies to address your unique vestibular migraine challenges.

• Access to the Latest Research: Stay up to date with cutting-edge developments in vestibular migraine treatment and management.

• Holistic Management Techniques: Discover alternative approaches, such as mindfulness, diet modifications, and physical therapy, to complement medical treatments.

• Empowerment Through Education: Gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening in your body during vestibular migraines, helping you feel more in control.

• Support from Experts and Peers: Learn not just from professionals but also from others who share their experiences, coping methods, and success stories.

• Proactive Lifestyle Planning: Learn how to better manage triggers, improve your daily habits, and build resilience to minimize the impact of migraines on your life.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, advocates, and potential accountability partners for ongoing support beyond the workshop.

• Stress-Reduction Techniques: Practice stress-management tools like grounding, breathwork, or gentle movement exercises that can reduce migraine frequency and intensity.

• Customized Action Plans: Leave the workshop with a clear, personalized plan to implement what you’ve learned and start seeing results right away.

• Validation and Understanding: Gain reassurance by being in a space where others truly understand the challenges of living with vestibular migraines.

• Cost-Effective Support: Access high-quality resources and guidance at a fraction of the cost of private consultations with multiple specialists.

• Motivation and Inspiration: Hear uplifting stories of resilience and recovery that inspire hope and motivate you to take positive steps forward.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is perfect for anyone living with vestibular migraine who is ready to take a proactive approach to managing their condition. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, emotional support, or a sense of community, this workshop offers it all.

How Do I Know if I have Vestibular Migraine?

The diagnostic criteria for vestibular migraine are defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), developed by the International Headache Society. Here is an outline:

A) At least 5 episodes of vestibular symptoms of moderate or severe intensity, lasting 5 minutes to 72 hours

B) Current or previous history of migraine with or without aura according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)

C) One of more migraine features with at least 50% of the vestibular episodes

• Headaches with at least two of the following characteristics: unilateral, pulsating/throbbing, moderate or severe intensity, aggravated by routing physical activity

• Photophobia and phonophobia

• Visual aura

D) Not better accounted for by another vestibular or ICHD diagnosis

You can read more about Vestibular Migraine in this blog post, or reach out to Healing Vertigo to discuss if this workshop is right for you. 

What is Included

• Weekly group sessions, including education, hands-on activities, Q&A and community discussion.

• Over 8 hours of content material.

• PDF downloads of the lesson slides and all resources mentioned.

• PDF download of an Action Plan which you will personalize during the workshop.

• Links to resources and tools to reinforce the material covered.

• Access to any future recordings of this course. 

Registration Details

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully. Don’t miss this chance to take a meaningful step toward living a better life with vestibular migraine.

Dates: February 12 - April 2, 2025
Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm EST
Location: Virtual

If you’re ready to take control of your vestibular migraine and build a life that works for you, we invite you to join us. Together, we’ll navigate this journey and unlock new possibilities for health, happiness, and balance.

We can’t wait to see you there!