PWR! Workshops and Community Talks
PWR! Workshops Improve Parkinson’s Awareness with every new Certified Therapist and Certified Instructor Even if PWR! was able to hold multiple retreats a year, we still wouldn’t be able to reach the vast number of people who need access to the type of treatment we provide. To bring PWR! Moves to the masses, we train…
Read MorePWR! Retreat Agenda for 2017 is posted.
The 2017 Retreat Agenda has been posted. You can review it here. “PWR! Retreat has given me tools to fight Parkinson’s & has changed my perception of my future. I now know that I can live well & effexor mail order long with PD.” Susan Foster PWR! Retreat Attendee More Information or To Register Today!…
Read MoreUpdates from Dr. Farley
Dear PWR!Gym Members, It is our intention to change healthcare paradigms for people with Parkinson disease! To do that, we need to validate the benefits of the community-centered, integrated (rehab, fitness, wellness) programming we implement here at the PWR!Gym through research and publications. To submit our first manuscript, we need your help to document medication…
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 MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month Out with the old and in with the new! Celebrate nutrition month by making some easy and healthy swaps in your kitchen. Use the Nutrition Questionnaire to evaluate your diet and track how you feel after your meals. You can use these handouts next time you go grocery buy cheap…
Read MoreOro Valley Community Center Classes
PWR! classes are coming to Oro Valley Community Center March 7, 2017! The PWR!Gym’s first satellite class will begin March 7th with PWR!Circuit on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday from 2:30-3:30 PM. If you are already buy effexor xr 150 mg enrolled in a Circuit class at the PWR!Gym and want to switch to Oro Valley, please let Nancy…
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…
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