Colleen Sleik, PT, DPT, NCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Neurologic Clinical Specialist, specializing in the treatment of patients with vestibular disorders. She has treated patients with vestibular disorders in a variety of settings over the years, including outpatient clinics, acute care, home health, skilled nursing facilities and private practice. Dr. Sleik currently works at Bellin Health in Iron Mountain, MI where her caseload consists of patients with dizziness, balance problems, post-concussion syndrome, neck pain and headaches. She was instrumental in developing Bellin’s Vestibular Specialty track. She developed coursework and training to establish baseline vestibular clinical competency for all new physical therapists in the organization and offers mentoring to support therapists throughout the health system. She is also an active member of Bellin Health’s concussion specialty track.

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Dr. Sleik graduated from The College of St. Catherine with a Master of Physical Therapy in 2003. She earned a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through The University of St. Augustine, Florida in 2010. In 2010, she completed the Competency-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation course through Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and has continued her education by attending advanced vestibular rehab courses through the University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh and regularly attends the International Conference on Vestibular Rehab. Dr. Sleik is a board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist 2017-2027 and was previously a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist 2012-2022. She is a member of the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) and the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapists and the Vestibular Special Interest Group.

 

Dr. Sleik lives and works in a small, rural community in Michigan where it is not uncommon for patients to drive several hours to access her specialty vestibular rehabilitation services. This need inspired her to begin teaching vestibular rehabilitation continuing education courses. She has been teaching national-level seminars in vestibular rehabilitation since 2015. Her goal is to increase clinicians’ knowledge and skills in vestibular rehabilitation, ultimately improving patient access to quality vestibular care. Dr. Sleik is pleased to have this opportunity to share her passion for treating this special population and guiding your journey in providing specialty care in vestibular rehabilitation.

Speaker Disclosures

Financial: Colleen Sleik is the owner of Focus on Function Physical Therapy, PC. She has an employment relationship with Bellin Health and PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Colleen Sleik is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, APTA Geriatrics, and the Vestibular Disorders Association.

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