Archive for November 2017

PWR!Gym Office Manager This position is responsible for the operational management (including front office staff supervision) of the PWR!Gym, which provides fitness, rehab and wellness programs for people with Parkinson Disease. The Office Manager will focus on establishing efficient and effective systems related to managing PWR!Gym membership and the business side of rehabilitation services. The…

On Giving Tuesday, we thank you for giving of your time, talent and treasure–whether to our nonprofit or other worthy causes that are near and dear to your heart. The impact of your volunteerism, your expert counsel or your monetary gifts are far great than you realize! Thank you, on behalf of our board, staff…

PWR! Faculty (Claire/Becky/Jennifer) and the hosts from Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA at the PWR!Moves Therapists workshop held in October 2017. The PWR! Parkinson Exercise Revolution Continues 40 new PWR! Therapists!   40 more Coaches for Life for people  with Parkinson Disease #pwrworld Upcoming Workshops for Professional Certification Therapist November 11th-12, 2017 HealthSouth…

Lauren Spradlin, our new PWR!Moves® Workshop Manager, comes to us by way of New York City, where she was working toward her PhD in Linguistics.  Lauren’s experience includes organizing academic conferences for hundreds of participants as well as a stint co-editing a number of academic publications, both of which lend themselves well to taking PWR!’s…

The PWR! team bids a fond farewell to Workshop Manager, Vanessa Leschak.  Vanessa has worked with PWR! in various capacities since 2010. As a volunteer, she helped craft plans for the PWR! retreat and workshop program with CEO and Founder Dr. Becky Farley.  She was subsequently hired as the Outreach Coordinator and progressed to Workshop Manager.  Vanessa is leaving PWR!…

  Do the twist with Emily and Varga of the PWR!Gym for the Move of the Month. The PWR! Twist helps build strong PWR! Up posture, full body hip rotation, and balance with a wide stance. Emily gives some great direction on twisting and creating big PWR!Moves. Enjoy the video and all the variations of the twist. Thank…

Last month, PWR!Gym Manager, Nancy Nelson had a group from the Neuroscience Club at the U of A tour the gym and learn about what we do.

In this season of gratitude, the PWR!Gym staff would like to thank you, our members for being part of our community. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share our passion with you. We appreciate your business, commitment, talents and for spreading the word about the importance of exercise for people with Parkinson disease.…

 John Ritchie John Ritchie,  a member of our HIIT classes, is a great example of living well with Parkinson disease.  He has been an active member of the PWR!Gym since his diagnosis 5 ½ years ago.  A retired educator, John continues to stay active and involved in his retirement.  In addition to spending time with…

We know you’re excited! The interest form for PWR! Retreat is busy busy busy. Keep an eye on your email this month!   Save the Dates for May 24-30, 2018   The retreat will be held again at the fabulous The Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort.  If you want to know when the application process for…