KGUN 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
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
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…
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…
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…
Fifteen years ago, we started with a simple but powerful belief: that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can get better and stay better with exercise. Since then, with your support, we’ve built something extraordinary: Thousands of people with PD moving with confidence, strength, and hope. Over 12,000 rehab and exercise professionals trained to deliver Parkinson’s-specific…
We seek a mission-driven leader with a proven track record of management, operational excellence, and supporting a high-performance culture. The Director of Operations will optimize systems, drive measurable results, and collaborate with the CEO to advance our vision while preserving our creative, mission-focused principles. This role requires strong financial, HR, and operational expertise and the…
Ready to build better balance, strength, and agility? We just released six full-length PWR!Moves exercise classes on our YouTube channel. These classes are designed to help you move with more confidence, control, and power — whether you’re new to exercise or looking to stay active at home. Watch now and start moving with us: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsRmTAYV0uGwJ-f0lOqT-ylQHHQJYYn_3
It’s not too early to be thinking about #GivingTuesday, coming up on December 2, 2025. This year, a very special donor has stepped up with a matching gift for PWR! – $5,000! That means your gifts are doubled if we can hit $5,000 in Giving Tuesday donations! Help us take advantage of this generosity by…
Did you catch us on KOLD News 13 or Fox 11 last week? We truly appreciate the great coverage and the community we’re grateful to have helped build – we couldn’t do it without you! Come see what PWR! is all about at https://www.kold.com/2025/10/17/tucson-gym-redefines-fitness-parkinsons-patients/.
You asked for it! Get PWR!Moves certified at our in-person Parkinson’s Foundation accredited Exercise Instructor workshop at the PWR!Gym in Tucson, AZ on March 21-22, 2026. Learn to use these PD-specific exercises in fitness or personal training activities to improve endurance, strength, agility, and balance. Register: www.pwr4life.org/instructor-workshop-in-march-b
Saturday, October 18 | 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Tucson JCC Featuring: Cynthia S. Reed, MD, Parkinson’s Wellness Clinic & Dev Ashish, PhD, Banner Health Parkinson’s disease can create many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. This program provides information on how Parkinson’s disease affects sleep quality and addresses ways you can get a better night’s sleep…
Episode 18 | Released September 16, 2025 Host J.J. Mowder-Tinney speaks with PWR! founder Dr. Becky Farley to discuss exercise as medicine for people living with Parkinson’s, and how PTs and OTs can integrate PD–specific functional training into everyday clinical practice. Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neuro-navigators-episode-18-exercise-as-medicine-how/id1740841520?i=1000724086294. CEUs are available too!
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research National Day of Action is Tuesday, September 9, 2025! Sign up to join PWR! and thousands of advocates nationwide to urge lawmakers to take action in support of the PD community. Learn more and sign up at www.michaeljfox.org/advocacy?em_cid=mc-a1bVL0000055zeH.
You are invited to join the PWR! team for Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day at Reid Park on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m.! Moving Day honors loved ones and raises funds and awareness for the fight against PD. Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, your support makes an impact! Learn more and register to walk…
Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a day of Empowerment, Education, and Engagement — focused on Living Well with Parkinson’s. Hear from leading experts, meet others living with PD, and learn about the latest support services available near you. Together we will explore meaningful opportunities to…
by Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PT, DPT, CEEAA In every workshop we teach, we discuss the importance of getting on and off the floor with our clients. It makes sense, since the majority of PWR!Moves are done there! So why is this task so important? The reasons are numerous! PWR!’s own Dr. Shelley Hockensmith, PT, DPT, NCS…
Think attending the PWR! Retreat might be right for you or a loved one with Parkinson’s? Join the 2026 Interest List to be one of the first invited to apply to attend the 2026 PWR! Retreat. https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat/
ATTEND THIS INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DBS THERAPY, INCLUDING ITS BENEFITS AND RISKS Join us at the PWR!Gym on Friday, June 20 at 12:00 noon to learn more about DBS Therapy, including its benefits and risks. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment option for PD symptoms…
Our Exercise Instructor PWR!Moves certification was one of the first to be accredited as a Parkinson’s Foundation Accredited Exercise Education Program, and we’re happy to see two new providers join the ranks – together, we all know exercise is medicine for People with Parkinson’s. Learn more at https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/news/accredited-exercise-providers.
by Shelley Hockensmith, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist For exercise and movement specialists, orthostatic hypotension can be a challenging obstacle. We know we need to keep our clients moving, but that can be a difficult task when they develop lightheadedness when they stand! Low blood pressure upon standing can cause falls…
We’re honored to be featured in Desert Leaf Magazine! This article highlights how our innovative exercise programs, therapists, and supportive community are empowering people with Parkinson’s to move, thrive, and regain confidence in their daily lives. Check out the full article to learn more about what makes PWR!Gym a one-of-a-kind space for hope, strength, and…
We are seeking a Group Fitness Instructor/Exercise Therapist to help lead PWR!Gym group classes including in-person and virtual options. Flexible M-F hours available, including full- or part-time. Interested? Find more information and apply today at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Parkinson-Wellness-Recovery-1/jobs?jk=abedaccc3a94189d&start=0. If it’s not the right opportunity for you, help us spread the word to your networks!