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.
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreSunday, 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…
Read Moreby 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…
Read MoreThink 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/
Read MoreATTEND 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…
Read MoreOur 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.
Read Moreby 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…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MorePWR!’s Dr. Becky Farley on the importance of exercise for people with PD: “The science is clear: exercise is the most promising disease-modifying therapy for PD. It reduces reliance on medication, decreases motor and nonmotor symptoms, improves motor function, provides empowerment and self-agency, enhances quality of life, and allows people to continue doing what they…
Read MorePWR! is honored to be the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Fitness Friday partner for the month of April, which also happens to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month! The full schedule: Starting this Friday, April 4 – PWR!Moves & Aerobic Exercise with Pandora Larsen, launching on PF’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GufVoWrmOiu4_98BJpgX9rV Friday, April 11 – Strength & Balance with Pandora…
Read MoreArizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 1. Let’s kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting people with Parkinson’s to get better and stay better with exercise. Give to PWR! today at https://www.azgives.org/donate/Pwr4life to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! Thank you for your generous contributions! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable…
Read MoreJoin us on social media and at the PWR!Gym throughout April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, as we join with friends and advocates from around the world, including the Parkinson’s Foundation, Stand Up to Parkinson’s, and countless others, to spread awareness of Parkinson’s disease and those it affects. Check out all these fun things we’ve got…
Read MoreJoin us Tuesdays in April from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the PWR!Gym classroom to learn about the following topics: – 4/8 – Speech: Mark Higginson, SLP, discusses the benefits of speech therapy and leads a demonstration of exercises. – 4/15 – Adaptive DBS: Learn about Medtronic’s closed-loop DBS therapy that uses real-time brain activity to automatically…
Read MoreExciting news! Our new PWR! Virtual Experience educational modules, designed for PWR! Professionals, are now live! Grow your expertise in PD with these topical and practical modules created by PWR!’s trusted team of faculty and experts. Each module is only $99 for unlimited 12-month access, with new content to be launched quarterly – learn more…
Read MoreArizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 1. Let’s kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting people with Parkinson’s to get better and stay better with exercise. Give to PWR! today to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! Thank you for your generous contributions! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable Organization (#22122) for AZ…
Read More𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 for an empowering event at the PWR!Gym! Learn how exercise and medication work hand in hand to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. Expert Speakers: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 – Founder of PWR!, Optimizing your…
Read MoreThe Tidal Tank is one of our favorite tools for challenging balance! 🌊💪 Its shifting water adds a dynamic element, helping clients with Parkinson’s improve stability, coordination, and confidence. Check out https://www.pwr4life.org/equipment/ for the link to purchase. #ParkinsonsAwareness #BalanceTraining #TidalTank #StrongerEveryDay
Read MoreYou’re invited! Join us at the 2025 PWR! Retreat, happening May 25-31 at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, for an inspiring week of exercise, education, enrichment, and empowerment for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Come discover your full potential physically and cognitively and have fun doing it! Learn more and register at www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat. #PD…
Read MoreWe are seeking an independent contractor Faculty member, ideally Arizona-based, to help teach our weekend PWR!Moves workshops. Interested? Find more information and apply today at https://www.indeed.com/job/faculty-instructor-physicaloccupational-therapist-ic-a7719ed08026a879. If it’s not the right opportunity for you, help us spread the word to your networks!
Read MoreCome see us at the 2nd annual 2025 PD Care Connection Conference at the ASU SkySong Innovation Center in Scottsdale this March! Our own Dr. Becky Farley will speak on Friday, March 14 on Exercise as Medicine and Tips for Designing an Exercise Prescription. Best part – it’s free! For more information, visit https://pdcareconnection.org.
Read MoreReady for a life-changing experience? The exercise-based PWR! Retreat lets you experience what an optimized exercise routine feels like, and it will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about rehabilitation and exercise routines in your own community or home. You will learn the vital components of a Parkinson’s disease-specific exercise routine…
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