In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial yet often overlooked part of vestibular recovery: sleep. If you’re dealing with vestibular dysfunction, getting high-quality sleep isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a vital part of healing. When you're well-rested, your body is better equipped to handle treatment and manage symptoms. On the flip side, sleep deprivation can actually trigger or worsen dizziness, imbalance, and other vestibular issues. In this episode, we’ll explore how developing strong sleep habits—from setting a consistent bedtime to managing light and noise in your room—can become a powerful tool in your recovery toolkit. So grab a cozy blanket, and let’s talk about why it’s time to take sleep seriously.
Speakers:
Tiffany Kopp
In June 2021, Tiffany woke up to her world spinning. It took 2 weeks for her to be diagnosed with BPPV, two months to be diagnosed with vestibular migraine, and a month later, she was also diagnosed with PPPD. It took almost six months to find a doctor who prescribed a treatment plan that works for her. She discovered VeDA’s website early on in her search for answers to her symptoms and connected with several VeDA Ambassadors, who helped her during her vestibular journey. Now she hopes that she can do the same for someone else. She volunteers as a VeDA Ambassador and believes that advocating is the best way to get the word out and help “make vestibular visible.”
Nicole Acerra
Nicole Acerra earned her psychology and physiotherapy degrees at Queen’s University. After working as a neurological physiotherapist in Canada, the United States, and Australia, she completed doctoral studies in neuroplasticity at the University of Queensland and post-doctoral studies at the University of British Columbia. She has 25 years of clinical experience in neurological and vestibular physiotherapy in acute and private practice. She enjoys working closely with patients and families to develop a customised treatment plan, which may include hands-on therapy, home-based exercises, management techniques, and coping skills. When not at work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and friends, road cycling, skiing, hiking, gardening, travelling, reading, and doing yoga.
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