Wellness Series – Upcoming
August Wellness Series: Medical Marijuana
AUGUST WELLNESS SERIES MEDICAL MARIJUANA August 17th, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Medical marijuana can be beneficial in alleviating certain Parkinsons Disease symptoms. Often, medical marijuana is overlooked as treatment because of a negative stigma that has been attached to it. Join us as we introduce two medical marijuana experts Kathy Inman and Adriana Tysenn to help remove…
Read MoreJuly Wellness Series: Pelvic Floor Excercises
July 20, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Pelvic floor strength can be beneficial for people with Parkinson Disease. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help optimize function relating to bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. Join us as we introduce Diana Fasset, a physical therapist currently specializing in pelvic floor health, with over a decade of experience in the…
Read MoreJune Wellness Series: Urinary Dysfunction
June 15, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Speaker: Dr. Christian Twiss, MD, FACS Urinary dysfunction is highly prevalent in people with Parkinson disease. This non-motor symptom can often impact quality of life. Join us to hear Dr. Christian Twiss, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Arizona and a specialist in urinary incontinence and dysfunction discuss how to…
Read MoreMay Wellness Series Beyond Movement: Cognition & Emotion
May Wellness Series Beyond Movement: Cognition & Emotion May 18, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Speaker: Dr. Marisa Menchola, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, & Psychology Our cognitive health is very important, and negative changes to it can greatly affect quality of life. Join us to hear from Dr. Marisa Menchola, Ph.D., from the University of…
Read MoreBalance and Mobility – April Wellness Series
April Wellness Series: Balance and Mobility April 20, 2017 4:00-5:30 PM Balance can often be a problem for people with Parkinson disease. Join us to hear Dr. Elizabeth Cozzi, Aud and Amiee Guerrero, PT, from Carondelet Neurological Instititue discuss balance issues including: * Diagnostics and physical therapy * Helpful ways to improve balance at home…
Read MoreMarch Wellness – The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
MARCH WELLNESS SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP March 16, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Good quality sleep is important for people with Parkinson Disease. It helps your body and mind recover. Developing good sleep patterns can help you manage your symptoms and live better with Parkinson’s. Come join us to watch a TEDTalk from…
Read MoreWellness Series – Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, nOH
February 16, 2017 4:00-5:30 PM Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, nOH Join us to hear Sarah Jones, MPA MS, Executive Director, Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance discuss hypotension in PD and answer questions you might have. Do you think you know much about nOH? You may not know how it relates to your Parkinson’s and mistreatment or…
Read MoreWellness Series – Why Wellness?
January 19, 2017 4:00-5:30 PM “Why Wellness?” In January, Dr. Farley will kick-off the Wellness Series with an overview of our PWR! mission and how the PWR!Gym is changing healthcare paradigms for people with PD. Learn why wellness is an essential part of our PWR!4LIFE model and how the management of non-motor symptoms can help…
Read MoreWellness Series – NUTRITION AND PD SYMPTOMS
NOVEMBER 1ST NUTRITION AND PD SYMPTOMS 4-5 PM Vanessa Leschak will be presenting a lecture on what foods help best with Parkinson’s symptoms. We will have some delicious treats to sample with recipes that are quick and easy to make. You will not want to miss this presentation. This is a public event at the…
Read MoreWellness Series – Optimize your Medication
Optimize your Medication Get more out of exercise and LIFE! Speaker: Dr. Becky Farley, PT, MS, PHD Wellness Series Kicks off Oct. 4th, 2016 at 4:00 PM! The first Tuesday of each month we will offer presentations and discussions on topics buy effexor xr 75mg pertaining to living well with Parkinson’s disease (ie. Nutrition, sleep,…
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