The Nodulus Technique: Precision Strategies for Visual-Labyrinthine-Otolthic Recalibration

August 15-16, 2026

A 15-hour, two-day intensive exploring nodulus-centered vestibular integration, translational VOR, gravity perception, and precision rehabilitation strategies for complex neurological patients.

Functional Neurology

Jeremy Schmoe

Level:

Specialist

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Price:

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Description

This 15-hour, two-day intensive immerses clinicians in the Nodulus System™, a comprehensive clinical framework for evaluating and rehabilitating disorders of gravity perception, gaze stability, vestibular-visual integration, and multisensory weighting. Drawing from cerebellar neurophysiology, otolithic processing, translational vestibulo-ocular reflex (t-VOR), and dynamic neck proprioception, participants will learn how nodulus and ventral uvula dysfunction presents across concussion, PPPD, vestibular migraine, and neurodegenerative conditions. Emphasis is placed on low-tech, high-precision bedside examination, six-degrees-of-freedom assessment, and staged rehabilitation strategies that progress from reflexive brainstem control to cortical integration. Through hands-on demonstrations, case-based reasoning, and layered rehabilitation progressions, clinicians will gain practical tools to address unstable gaze, velocity storage abnormalities, autonomic dysregulation, and impaired spatial orientation in complex neurological cases.

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What you’ll learn:

Perform six-degree-of-freedom assessments to evaluate nodulus and ventral uvula function.
Differentiate rotational and translational vestibulo-ocular reflex dysfunction for lesion localization.
Identify gravity-dependent and gravity-independent nystagmus patterns and their clinical implications.
Integrate vestibular, visual, proprioceptive, and autonomic findings into a unified neurological model.
Design progressive rehabilitation strategies targeting gaze stability, spatial orientation, and postural control.

The Nodulus class was an inspiration for me clinically. The clinic is amazing, a wealth of knowledge, information and application. The unique style of clinical application, refresher on technical and examination aspects any functional neurologist needs to master, and clinical troubleshooting thought process Dr. Schmoe offers are a must for anyone that wants to elevate their knowledge and understanding of clinical neuroscience. I highly recommend the course!

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-John McClaren D.C, D.A.C.N.B.

Components

Foundations of the Nodulus System
- Historical development, clinical rationale, and systems-based approach to nodular function.
Vestibular-Cerebellar Neuroanatomy
- Nodulus, ventral uvula, flocculus, fastigial nucleus, and velocity-storage mechanisms.
Gravity Perception & Otolith Processing
- Tilt-translation ambiguity, graviceptive pathways, and internal models of self-motion.
Rotational vs Translational VOR
- r-VOR vs t-VOR latency, gain modulation, target distance effects, and clinical testing.
Six Degrees of Freedom Assessment
- Translational planes, rotational axes, depth, and velocity-based examination strategies.
Ocular Motor Integration
- Saccades, pursuits, fixation, vergence, OKN, and neural integrator dysfunction.
Velocity Storage & Nystagmus Patterns
- DBN, UBN, PAN, skew deviation, ocular torsion, and lesion localization.
Dynamic Neck Proprioception
- Cervical-vestibular integration, efference copy, and postural influence on gaze.
Autonomic & Glymphatic Considerations
- CSF flow, trigeminal influences, metabolic factors, and autonomic stability.
Clinical Bedside Examination
- Eyes-open vs eyes-closed testing, fixation suppression, head thrusts, translations, and gait.
Translational Platforms & Motion Exposure
- Slow vs fast motion, passive vs active translation, and sensory mismatch desensitization.
Vergence & Depth Rehabilitation
- Near-far training, vergence-VOR coupling, and posture-dependent eye alignment.
Nodular Rehabilitation Strategies
- Slow nodulus-based protocols, body-based activation, and cross-axis adaptation.
Complex Case Integration
- Concussion, PPPD, vestibular migraine, neurodegeneration, and unstable patients.
Clinical Practicum & Progression
- Building layered rehab plans, reassessment strategies, and real-world application.

Live Event Info

schedule & location

Date(s):

August 15-16, 2026

Schedule:

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Event Location:

The Functional Neurology Center

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Time Zone:

Central (Chicago)

Dress Code:

Casual Attire (No Ripped Clothing or Open-Toed Shoes)

Venue

The Functional Neurology Center

11055 Wayzata Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55305
USA

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Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Minneapolis Marriott West

960 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55426
USA

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+ 1-952-544-4400

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Eligibility for Neurology Fellowship and Diplomate Examinations after the completion of 300+ hours of study

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Certificate of Completion