Bloom Physical Therapy PLLC

Bloom is growing! Looking for a part time (~20-24 hrs/week) licensed physical therapist to work in the Penfield, NY clinic, with the potential to grow to a full time position if interested.

🧠Bloom PT specializes in vestibular, neuro, and geriatric rehab
☝️one on one care always- no overlap or double booking!
🌀Flexible schedule and potential to expand role as Bloom grows!

-Must have strong interest in vestibular rehab, neuro rehab, and working with older adults
-Ability to work independently as Bloom grows
-Active NYS PT license
-1+ year experience, outpatient experience, and/or NCS a plus!

To apply: send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Big news! Bloom PT now has a clinic location in Penfield! 🌟 Mobile visits are still available on most days, but now you can choose what works best for you. 🤝 All sessions are still one-on-one the entire time.

Big news! I'm now accepting Excellus BCBS insurance plans (it's about time)!

Infrared video goggles is a common tool used by vestibular therapists, including bloom physical therapy.

We use infrared video goggles as a window into your vestibular and neurological systems. The goggles block out light, which can help to tease out small eye movements called nystagmus, and provide us with important information about your vestibular function. There are infrared cameras in the goggles, which allow us to view your eyes on screen.

What is the dizzy anxious dizzy loop?

A dizziness event can very understandably be scary and anxiety provoking. Your autonomic nervous system may perceive this as an internal threat to your safety, and shift into a “fight or flight mode” in order to keep you safe. (You can find more about the autonomic nervous system in previous posts).

Over time, your nervous system may learn to associate or group these things together, so that when dizziness occurs, your autonomic nervous system will react and vice versa. Your body may then start to pay extra attention to any and all movements, positions, or situations that have the potential to cause dizziness, and will trigger the fight or flight response to protect you. This can lead to increased sensitivity to triggers, more dizziness, and more anxiety.

Can it be changed? YES! You have the ability to change your nervous and vestibular systems in a positive way!
Through learning to identify when this is happening, working on your mindset and the words that you tell yourself, using nervous system regulation exercises, and working on the underlying cause of your dizziness - you can break the dizzy anxious dizzy cycle.

** This is not medical advice. This is for educational purposes only. **

Aging is associated with degradation of the vestibular system, which leads to reduced sensory feedback to your brain. The incidence of BPPV also increases with age. (BPPV is a common cause of vertigo, scroll previous posts to learn more!)
Because of this, older adults may not experience the the room spinning vertigo that’s typical of BPPV.
Instead, you may feel a sense of vague imbalance or dizziness, a veering sensation when walking, or generalized fatigue.
This is SO important because BPPV is a risk factor for falls. If you’re an older adult experiencing trouble with balance or similar symptoms, you should be screened for BPPV.

New review!
“I had a craniotomy due to my condition- SCDS. Vestibular symptoms post surgery. I started working with Rachel a week after surgery. She’s very knowledgeable and passionate about helping others! Definitely challenges the patient but also checks in to make sure you’re good! Would absolutely recommended her!!” (Google review)

Bloom Physical Therapy also specializes in treatment for Parkinson's Disease! Learn about how we can help you!

Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Exercise is medicine for Parkinson's Disease, learn how exercise can help you improve your mobility and function.

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