From Dr. Becky Farley: STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease This article summarizes a great qualitative project that in some ways breaks my heart; in other ways it makes me want to fight harder for multidisciplinary care that includes counseling and CAM and self-efficacy….to address just HOW much PwP and the Partners need…
Read MoreRecently, we read the news of Neil Diamond announcing he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. We want to thank all of those who took the time to inform Mr. Diamond about PWR!Moves and Parkinson Wellness Recovery. We saw the many posts and discussions on social media recommending our program. We send our best to Mr. Diamond.…
Read MoreWe had a great time at the ReCharge event to kick off the 2018 year. Here are a few photos of attendees and our PWR! Announcement. Thank you to those who were able to attend. PWR! Leadership Transition Announced Since our founding in 2011, PWR! has tripled its budget, personnel and programming. In June…
Read MorePWR! Retreat Announces the Keynote Speaker for 2018 Susan Foster Susan Foster has a BS in Nursing from the University of Nebraska and a MA in Health Education from San Jose State. She has 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Her background includes clinical research, instructional design and development, management of sales training,…
Read MoreHot Topics in Research February 15, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Join Drs. Becky Farley and Nate McMullen for an informal summary and discussion on “Therapeutic strategies for reducing alpha-synuclein in Parkinson disease.” You will not want to miss this presentation. This is a public event at the PWR!Gym open to all individuals with PD, care partners, family…
Read MoreJoin us at Zinburger on River & Campbell for our next PWR!Gym® “Dine Out Event” February 7, 2018 5-9pm Mention the PWR!Gym® AND PRESENT THIS FLYER When ordering and 20% of sales (excluding alcohol) will be donated to the PWR!Gym® 1865 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ Flyer must be presented to secure donation for PWR! from…
Read MorePWR! Gym Member Tom Philabaum is using his celebrity to benefit PWR! In February, you can visit the Philabaum Glass Gallery & Studio, at 711 S. 6th Ave, and a percentage of sales will be donated to the PWR!Gym. We invite you to read the article below, published on January 30th in the…
Read MoreOur January and February workshops are: * Seattle Instructor (Jan 6-7, 2018) * Tucson Instructor (Jan 12-13, 2018) * San Antonio Therapist (Jan 19-20, 2018) * San Luis Obispo Therapist (February 24-25, 2018) Upcoming 2018 Workshops will be in: * Greenville, SC * Tucson, AZ * Rochester, MN * Mesa, AZ * Fargo, ND *…
Read MorePWR! Physical Therapist Emily takes us through our third PWR! Move – the PWR! Twist is a full body trunk rotation that targets rigidity, works your whole range of motion and really gets you moving! Thank you Emily for our Move of the Month. For more about Emily, please visit her entry in our Professionals Directory
Read MoreHuntington’s break through may stop disease This amazing breakthrough offers hope for an approach that may also help people with PD one day. Such a hopeful message for one of the worst neurodegenerative diseases, one that genetically spreads from generation to generation. “Experts say it could be the biggest breakthrough in neurodegenerative diseases for 50…
Read MoreReminder! If you are using your insurance for Physical Therapy, with a new year, new deductibles occur. We will need to collect payments in full until your deductible is met.
Read MoreThe next Dine Out event for our Tucson PWR! Community will be February 7th at Zinburger on River/Campbell. Mark your Calendar!
Read MorePWR! wants to express our deepest gratitude to our out-going PWR! Board Chair, Dr. Gail Koshland. She has served as our chair since December, 2011 and has been our most PWR!ful advocate. We would never have accomplished so much in such a short time without her guidance, commitment and belief in our mission. She will…
Read MoreNo 9 a.m. Class on Saturday, January 13th (Workshop Training) Join us for the 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m. Circuit Class instead. The Gym will be closed January 15th (Martin Luther King)
Read MoreThursday, February 15th; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Join Drs. Becky Farley and Nate McMullen for our first “Hot Topics in PD Research” – an informal summary and discussion on the latest basic science and exercise research.
Read MoreJanuary 25th, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Save your spot by RSVPing today! 520-591-5346 Find out how YOU are making a difference by helping US change healthcare paradigms for people with PD across the US! Learn WHY we do what we do and HOW PWR!Gym programming is designed to keep you challenged physically and cognitively …
Read MoreEvery month, we like to highlight a PWR!Gym community member. Community, and the support of that community, is a pivotal part of the PWR! program. We want to thank our community members, PWR!Gym members, PWR!Moves Professionals, Staff, Volunteers and PWR! Board members. We appreciate everyone who impacts the Exercise 4 Brain Change movement! Wishing you…
Read MorePlease note the PWR!Gym and PWR! Office will be closed for the holidays December 23rd, 2017 through January 2nd, 2018 Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Read MoreAs we train PWR! Professionals in our techniques, we offer the host community a Community Talk. We discuss Parkinson’s and associated hot topics affecting the Parkinson’s Community. If you know anyone in the area, who may benefit from a community talk, please share with them. Friday, January 5th, 2018, 6pm Hosted by: The Parkinson’s Fitness…
Read MorePWR! Physical Therapist Jennifer takes us through our final PWR!Move, the PWR! Step. Learn techniques to improve your overall mobility, reduce stumbling and tripping, and increase your confidence as you move and step your way to a life full of PWR! Thank you Jennifer for our Move of the Month. For more about Jennifer, please visit her entry in our Professionals…
Read MoreBarclay Goldsmith Barclay Goldsmith is a member of our Moves III class. He has been coming regularly since June of 2016. He is a great example of staying involved and active despite the diagnosis of Parkinson disease. Barclay moved to Tucson as a child in 1947 onto a property where Tohono Chul Park now sits. …
Read MoreIn Spanish, ‘jubilacion’ is the word for retirement, and while we’re sad to see our Gym Manager, Nancy Nelson, go, we’re jubilant for all the adventures that lie ahead for her. Nancy came to us from Portland, OR two years ago where she had established her own Parkinson’s-specific fitness business. We got to know her…
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