Meet Shana Townsend, PT

Certified Vestibular Therapist & Fall Prevention Specialist

Shana Townsend, the founder of Balance Solutions Rehab, believes in a holistic approach, focusing not only on physical, but also mental and emotional health. By combining traditional vestibular and balance exercises with relaxation techniques, breath work, mindfulness, and positive neuroplasticity, Shana’s patients have excellent outcomes and improved quality of life.

Shana received her Physical Therapy degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1995. She helped develop the vestibular program and co-taught a course: Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management in Acute Care and Outpatient Settings to staff PTs and OTs in her hospital community. Shana’s passion and journey has led to the inception of Balance Solutions Rehab.

In 2021, Shana received her Certificate of Completion for the Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency-Based Course, presented by Duke University and in 2023 became a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS). Memberships include: American Physical Therapy Association, Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group and Vestibular Disorders Association.

Shana married her high school sweetheart and together raised “the three coolest human beings you will ever meet.” Outside of work, Shana enjoys spending time with family and their dog, Luna, golfing, playing pickle ball, traveling, thrift shopping, and volunteering for Golf 4 Life.

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