Wellness Series – Upcoming
Navigating the Storm – Caregiver Tools – Wellness Series – June 2019
Navigating the Storm – Tools for Caregivers June 20th, 2019 4:00 – 5:30PM Join us and registered nurse,Tani Bahti, as we explore the common challenges faced by care partners for those with progressive illnesses. She will empower individuals with the tools needed to overcome these challenges and provide effective methods of asking for help. Issues…
Read MorePWR! Wellness Series: Music Therapy
Music Therapy for PD May 16, 2019 4:00-5:30PM Participating in musical activities is not only enjoyable, but music transcends all ages, cultures and abilities. Research has shown that music affects many areas of the human brain (motor, language and cognitive function) by activating multiple neuro-pathways. Join board-certified music therapist, Sarah Laing, as she discusses and…
Read MorePWR! Wellness Series: CBD
CBD: What is it, how can it help with Parkinson symptoms? April 18, 2019 4:00-5:30PM Join us in the discussion with Micaela Hornstein, DPT, as she explains what CBD is, how it works in the body, and how it affects someone with Parkinson’s! With a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy,…
Read MorePWR! Wellness Series: Mime Over Matter
MIME OVER MATTER! PD Tricks from the World of Mime and Circus March 21, 2019 4:00-5:30PM Come explore basic mime techniques—visualization, articulation of gesture, creative use of imagery and space— with mime, Rob Mermin, as a method for coping with PD movement limitations in daily activity. Rob founded the award-winning Circus Smirkus and Parkinson’s Performance…
Read MoreParkinson Disease: How Speech Therapy Can Help
Parkinson Disease: How Speech Therapy Can Help FEBRUARY 21, 2019 4:00-5:30 PM Come engage with speech-pathology experts, Dori and Natalie, to learn more about the neurophysiological changes associated with Parkinson Disease. Discover the role of speech pathology in the treatment of voice, speech, and swallowing problems most frequently experienced with PD. High quality speech…
Read MorePWR! Wellness Series: Mime Over Matter
We apologize, but this month’s Wellness Series is canceled due to illness of the presenter. We wish Rob a speedy recovery and look forward to having him present at a future date! MIME OVER MATTER! PD Tricks from the World of Mime and Circus November 15, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Come explore basic mime techniques—visualization, articulation…
Read MorePWR! October Wellness Series
We’re in this Together: Building PWR!ful Relationships October 18, 2018 4:00-5:30PM The significance of social connections for our overall health cannot be overstated, especially as depression and anxiety are widespread among people with Parkinson disease. We are truly “wired to connect.” Come meet a new member of the PWR!Gym community, Brian McElwain, and join our…
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Chakra Yoga and Sound Healing September 20, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Jovita and Morgana Wallace Learn about a unique program, created by the mother-daughter team of sound pioneer Jovita Wallace and yoga instructor Morgana Wallace Cooper. Find out how chakra yoga and pure tone quartz crystal bowl vibration may strengthen, transform and align the energy fields –…
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TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) AUGUST 16, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Join Dr. Ying-hui Chou, Director of the Brain Imaging and TMS Lab and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, for an informal summary and discussion on brain imaging and TMS techniques to improve motor and nonmotor symptoms for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. You will…
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HOW THE GARDEN IN YOUR GUT IMPACTS YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS July 19, 2018 4:00-5:30PM at the PWR!Gym Join Nancy Teeter, a registered dietitian, in discussing gut health and how it impacts your life. Eating well will help to improve intestinal motility, your immune system, and sleep among many other things. With 30-plus years…
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