NL Balance & Dizziness Centre

08/05/2026

Happy St. John's Water Regatta! ⛵🎉

Please note that NL Balance & Dizziness Centre is closed today in observance of the St. John's Water Regatta holiday.

We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, and look forward to welcoming you back to the clinic.

We wish everyone a safe, fun, and enjoyable day celebrating one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most cherished traditions.

Happy Regatta Day! 💙

08/03/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Founder & CEO, Kim Furlong! 🎉

Today we celebrate an inspiring leader whose passion, vision, and dedication have helped countless people regain their confidence, improve their balance, and live healthier, more active lives.

Kim, thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Your leadership continues to shape the NL Balance & Dizziness Centre into a place where patients feel supported every step of the way.

From all of us at NL Balance & Dizziness Centre, we wish you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, good health, and many blessings. Here's to another year of making a difference in the lives of so many!

Happy Birthday, Kim! 🎂🎈💙

07/30/2026

We're proud to see NL Balance & Dizziness Centre featured by SoloStep® as an example of how advanced balance rehabilitation technology is helping patients move with greater confidence.

Our clinic's perturbation-based balance training system, combined with the SoloStep overhead safety support system, allows us to safely challenge balance, reduce the fear of falling, and help patients achieve better real-world outcomes. It's an honour to have our clinic and team showcased as part of this innovative approach to rehabilitation.

Take a look at the article—and you might even recognize a few familiar faces from our clinic!

Learn more: https://solostep.com/perturbation-based-balance-training-equipment/

07/01/2026

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Canada Day is a celebration of who we are and what we can achieve together.

From coast to coast to coast, our strength has always been found in our people—in our diversity, our compassion, our resilience, and our unwavering commitment to one another. It is these shared values that continue to shape a nation where hope is stronger than division, and where every generation has the opportunity to build a brighter future.

Here in Newfoundland and Labrador, we are proud to be part of a community that embodies kindness, perseverance, and the spirit of helping one another. These are the qualities that make Canada not just a place to live, but a place to belong.

As we celebrate our nation today, let us also look ahead—with optimism, unity, and a shared commitment to building healthier, stronger, and more connected communities for generations to come.

From all of us at Newfoundland Balance & Dizziness Centre, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and meaningful Canada Day.

Happy Canada Day! ❤️🤍

06/26/2026

Today, we gathered to celebrate and send off our wonderful physiotherapist, Chris, as he embarks on an exciting new chapter with NL Health Services.

Chris has been an invaluable member of the NL Balance & Dizziness Centre team, bringing dedication, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to patient care every single day. While we will certainly miss his presence, we are incredibly proud to see him take this next step in his career.

Thank you, Chris, for your contributions, friendship, and the positive impact you've had on our team and the many patients you've cared for. We wish you every success and fulfillment in your new role with NLHS.

Once part of the NL Balance family, always part of the NL Balance family. Wishing you all the very best in this exciting new journey!

06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Dr. Kathie Thoms! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Thoms on being named the CAEP East–Urban Emergency Medicine Physician of the Year by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.

This well-deserved recognition highlights her outstanding leadership as Chief Medical Officer for the Canada Games in St. John’s, where she dedicated countless volunteer hours to ensuring exceptional medical care for athletes and participants.

An exceptional Emergency and Sports Medicine Physician, dedicated volunteer, and respected leader, Dr. Thoms continues to make a remarkable impact on our community and healthcare system.

Congratulations, Dr. Thoms—we are proud to have you on the NL Balance & Dizziness Centre team! 👏

06/11/2026

⚠️ Limited appointment slots available!

Tell your family and friends in Grand Falls-Windsor and surrounding communities — we’re coming your way.

NL Balance & Dizziness Centre will be hosting a Pop-Up Physiotherapy Clinic in Grand Falls-Windsor from June 22–24,2026.

📍 Location: 7 Pinsent Drive

Our physiotherapy team will be providing assessment and treatment for:
🌀 Vestibular (dizziness & balance disorders)
🦴 Orthopaedic injuries & pain
🧠 Neurological rehabilitation

Whether you’re dealing with vertigo, joint pain, injury recovery, or balance concerns, we’re here to help you move and feel better.

📅 June 22–24

⚡ Book now!
📧 Email us: [email protected]
📞 Call us: 709-700-1474

Book early to secure your spot!

06/04/2026

We will be celebrating the life of an outstanding colleague and friend today, Dr. Michelle Ploughman. Her contribution to our profession and the lives of those living with neurological conditions locally and internationally has been extraordinary.

Details for attending in-person is in the obituary below.

On April 2, 2026, Dr. Michelle Elizabeth Ploughman passed away following a long and valiant battle with breast cancer, leaving behind a legacy defined by quiet strength, deep humility, and a profound impact on the people and communities she touched. Born in Labrador, Michelle later moved to Deer Lak...

04/24/2026

Today we’re celebrating Renée Hynes as she wraps up her co-op term with us at NL Balance & Dizziness Centre 💙

A kinesiology student and highly resourceful team member, Renée brought curiosity, initiative, and a strong patient-first mindset into everything she did. From supporting clinic operations to engaging thoughtfully with patients, she consistently found ways to add value and keep things moving seamlessly.

Co-op terms may be short, but the impact can be lasting—and Renée is a great example of that.

We’re grateful to have been part of her journey and excited to see what’s ahead for her in healthcare.

Thank you, Renée, for being such an important part of our team—we’ll be cheering you on 👏

04/14/2026

Newfoundland ably represented at the Annual Canadian Dizziness Symposium 🇨🇦

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Kim Furlong, was in Ottawa for an engaging and insightful day at this year’s symposium.

The conference created space to connect with clinicians and researchers across ENT and Neurology, alongside exposure to evolving tools and approaches supporting vestibular education and patient understanding.

Highlights from the day included expert-led sessions on BPPV, vestibular migraine, PPPD, and central vestibular disorders—practical, evidence-based insights that continue to strengthen how we assess and manage dizziness.

At NL Balance & Dizziness Centre, we remain committed to translating these learnings into high-quality, patient-centered care across Newfoundland & Labrador.