Farewell and Welcome

At the end of June, PWR! said farewell to two of its beloved team members, Julie Evans and Jennifer O’Connor. As COO and eventually as Acting CEO, Julie carried out her duties with warmth, kindness, and a wonderful sense of humor. She will bring these traits to her new role as the Executive Director of…

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PWR! Wellness Series

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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PWR! Game Night

JUNE 21, 2018   4:00-5:30PM Join the PWR! team for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and games! We will host a variety of games, and provide light refreshments. You will not want to miss this social event!

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PWR! Community Member Highlight

Our Community Member Highlight Craig Caesar first came to the PWR!Gym in August of 2014.  He had been wheelchair bound for quite a while. He began working one on one with our Physical Therapists, Jennifer and Emily, as he did not meet the criteria for group classes. One day, he looked into the Gym at…

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PWR! Interns

We appreciate the Spring 2018 interns and all their hard work. Thank you! Jennifer O’Connor, Evan Pierson, Erin Wallach, Anysse Chavez

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Welcome to Our New Staff

Welcome to the PWR! Gym’s New Staff! Shelly Dainty is the new Rehab Services Coordinator and has worked with several medical offices in different specialties, as front desk staff and manager.  Her favorite is physical therapy!  She looks forward to seeing clients succeed and feels grateful to be a part of that process.  She is looking…

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Wellness Series: Quality Time with a Movement Disorder Specialist

QUALITY TIME WITH A MOVEMENT DISORDER SPECIALIST May 17th, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Presented by:  Dr. Kathryn Bradley, MD Participate in an informal Q&A with Dr. Kathryn Bradley, a Board Certified Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist. She will discuss how optimized medications will help you get the most out of exercise programming, and will answer any questions…

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March Wellness Series

Neuro-acupuncture & Photobiomodulation Therapy March 15, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Presented by:Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE Neuro-acupuncture and Photobiomodulation Therapy can be beneficial as a complementary option for people with Parkinson’s disease. Join Steve Liu, a licensed acupuncturist, in discussing how each type of therapy can reduce emotional and motor symptoms such as anxiety, sleep, tremors, and slowness.…

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Welcome to Our New Interns at the PWR!Gym!

“My name is Anysse Chavez, and I am currently a senior at the University of Arizona studying Public Health. I am a Public Health intern at the PWR!Gym and have aspirations of becoming an occupational therapist. It is evident that physical and occupational therapy, as well as exercise, are beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease,…

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