meet the team

Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS

Dr. Abbie Ross is a physical therapist with board-certification in neurologic rehabilitation, which includes the evaluation and treatment of vestibular and balance dysfunction. She obtained her BA in Biology from Le Moyne College and her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Upstate Medical University, both located in Syracuse, NY. With countless hours of additional training in the management of symptoms associated with vestibular dysfunction, including the Vestibular Competency Course presented by Duke University School of Medicine & the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), her passion is empowering people on their vestibular journey to regain control of their life by learning how to effectively manage symptoms.

In 2018, Dr. Ross founded one of the first virtual physical therapy practices in the nation and continues to provide one-on-one vestibular rehabilitation services. Expanding Balancing Act’s services, she teamed up with Dr. Danielle Tolman to create a podcast/YouTube series called “Talk Dizzy to Me”, publish complimentary information across social media platforms, and develop  self-help courses to empower patients to feel better, faster. She also proudly serves on the Vestibular Disorders Association’s (VedA) board.

Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT

Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT is a physical therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with vestibular and balance dysfunction. She obtained her BS in Healthcare Management and her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Misericordia University and is a self-proclaimed “Vestibuloholic”, which is “a person who is addicted to, or excessively fond of the vestibular system, its dysfunction, and the treatment of its dysfunction.”  In combination with her passion of working with patients living with vertigo and dizziness, she developed an educational 3D printed model of the vestibular apparatus for both patient and clinician education. Along the lines of education, she teamed up with Dr. Abbie Ross to create a podcast/YouTube series called “Talk Dizzy To Me”, where they interview experts and patients about various topics pertaining to vestibular dysfunction. In addition, Dr. Ross and Dr. Tolman developed patient-focused courses to empower those living with dizziness and vestibular dysfunction with the knowledge of how to improve quality of life.

She completed the Vestibular Competency Course presented by Duke University School of Medicine & the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in Atlanta, Georgia and is LSVT Big certified for the therapeutic treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. She also served on the Vestibular Disorders Association’s (VeDA) board for 3 years.

how we got our name:

The name Balancing Act Rehabilitation (BAR) was chosen for a couple of reasons. First, it can be a struggle to make time for our own health as we juggle the numerous aspects of life. Whether you’re a busy mother, a busy father, work long hours, are too exhausted to commute to an appointment before or after work, or are simply too symptomatic to commute, BAR makes it easy to master the balancing act of life. You can schedule your appointment before work, after work, or during the day while the kids/grandkids are at school… and all from the comfort of your home. In addition, “balancing act” hints at one of the hallmarks of vestibular disorders: imbalance. The therapists at BAR are here to make regaining your health and life as convenient as possible.