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Parkinson’s: Ask, Learn, & Connect on April 11
You’re invited! Join us on Saturday, April 11 for Parkinson’s: Ask, Learn, & Connect with Dr. Cynthia Reed, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist, Stephanie Gillespie, NP, and Q&A with a panel of PD experts. This inspiring day of education and empowerment is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors Medtronic, Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital, and…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
This April, we invite you to partake in one of our fun and informative Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities as we collectively raise awareness of PD and those it affects. Here’s a sampling of our activities, and we invite you to check out our socials – we’re sharing lots of our festivities there almost every day!
Read MoreACSM & Movement Revolution: Beyond Diagnosis: How Exercise Professionals Can Redefine Parkinson’s Care
“Across research and clinical models, three principles consistently emerge: exercise must be intense, tailored, and consistent. These principles are not theoretical; they are facts that show up every day in the lives of those with PD.” We’re proud to be mentioned in this American College of Sports Medicine article by our friends at Movement Revolution on…
Read MorePWR!Moves Instructor Certification Accreditation Renewed by Parkinson’s Foundation
We’re proud to announce our PWR!Moves Instructor Certification workshop has had its accreditation renewed by the Parkinson’s Foundation for another three years! Being recognized as an Accredited Exercise Education Provider puts PWR! in select company alongside providers who create curricula for individuals who are specifically qualified to design and implement safe and effective exercise programs,…
Read MoreSupport PWR! on Arizona Gives Day, Tuesday, April 7
Did you know Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 7? Help kick-off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by making a gift to PWR! to support people with Parkinson’s getting better and staying better with exercise. Make your gift at www.pwr4life.org/about/donation to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable Organization (#22122)…
Read MoreKGUN 9 Feature: PWR! Gym offers new techniques and exercises to help people with Parkinson’s Disease
Over the holidays, local Tucson TV station KGUN 9 did this wonderful profile of PWR! – did you catch it? As we always say, we appreciate the coverage of the community we’ve helped nurture here at the PWR!Gym and we couldn’t do it without you! Read/watch at: https://www.kgun9.com/news/community-inspired-journalism/northside-news/pwr-gym-offers-new-techniques-and-exercises-to-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease
Read MorePWR!Moves Available in Spanish on YouTube
Did you know? All PWR!Moves videos are available in Spanish on YouTube, expanding access to evidence-based movement for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Watch, move, and share with our Spanish-speaking community. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsRmTAYV0uGy2ggz-RwcSwD2S1880BOy0
Read MoreNew Education Module: Care Partner Support Group Template
Originally used at the PWR!Gym, this 8-week Care Partner Support Group Template is a great resource to help kickstart meaningful support for those who care for people living with Parkinson’s. This 8-week template provides everything you need to get started—from discussion topics and group prompts to resources and optional activities. Learn more and get unlimited 12-month…
Read More2026 PWR! Retreat Registration Open
May 3-9, 2026 | El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort The 2026 PWR! Retreat is happening May 3-9 at the beautiful El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort and AAA Four Diamond hotel. This annual Retreat is an inspiring week of exercise, education, enrichment, and empowerment for people living with Parkinson’s disease including: Activities for people with…
Read MoreCardio Coaching with Dr. Farley & Sweat Research Opportunity
Fridays, January 16 through March 20 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sign-Up at Front Desk Join PWR! founder and chief science officer Dr. Becky Farley for cardio coaching on Friday afternoons starting January 16! While you are sweating, you’re invited to be part of a U of A PD research study led by a former PWR!Gym volunteer…
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