PWR!Gym Office Manager This position is responsible for the operational management (including front office staff supervision) of the PWR!Gym, which provides fitness, rehab and wellness programs for people with Parkinson Disease. The Office Manager will focus on establishing efficient and effective systems related to managing PWR!Gym membership and the business side of rehabilitation services. The…

On Giving Tuesday, we thank you for giving of your time, talent and treasure–whether to our nonprofit or other worthy causes that are near and dear to your heart. The impact of your volunteerism, your expert counsel or your monetary gifts are far great than you realize! Thank you, on behalf of our board, staff…

PWR! Faculty (Claire/Becky/Jennifer) and the hosts from Saddleback Memorial Hospital in Laguna Hills, CA at the PWR!Moves Therapists workshop held in October 2017. The PWR! Parkinson Exercise Revolution Continues 40 new PWR! Therapists!   40 more Coaches for Life for people  with Parkinson Disease #pwrworld Upcoming Workshops for Professional Certification Therapist November 11th-12, 2017 HealthSouth…

Lauren Spradlin, our new PWR!Moves® Workshop Manager, comes to us by way of New York City, where she was working toward her PhD in Linguistics.  Lauren’s experience includes organizing academic conferences for hundreds of participants as well as a stint co-editing a number of academic publications, both of which lend themselves well to taking PWR!’s…

The PWR! team bids a fond farewell to Workshop Manager, Vanessa Leschak.  Vanessa has worked with PWR! in various capacities since 2010. As a volunteer, she helped craft plans for the PWR! retreat and workshop program with CEO and Founder Dr. Becky Farley.  She was subsequently hired as the Outreach Coordinator and progressed to Workshop Manager.  Vanessa is leaving PWR!…

  Do the twist with Emily and Varga of the PWR!Gym for the Move of the Month. The PWR! Twist helps build strong PWR! Up posture, full body hip rotation, and balance with a wide stance. Emily gives some great direction on twisting and creating big PWR!Moves. Enjoy the video and all the variations of the twist. Thank…

Last month, PWR!Gym Manager, Nancy Nelson had a group from the Neuroscience Club at the U of A tour the gym and learn about what we do.

In this season of gratitude, the PWR!Gym staff would like to thank you, our members for being part of our community. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share our passion with you. We appreciate your business, commitment, talents and for spreading the word about the importance of exercise for people with Parkinson disease.…

 John Ritchie John Ritchie,  a member of our HIIT classes, is a great example of living well with Parkinson disease.  He has been an active member of the PWR!Gym since his diagnosis 5 ½ years ago.  A retired educator, John continues to stay active and involved in his retirement.  In addition to spending time with…

We know you’re excited! The interest form for PWR! Retreat is busy busy busy. Keep an eye on your email this month!   Save the Dates for May 24-30, 2018   The retreat will be held again at the fabulous The Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort.  If you want to know when the application process for…

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In early October, PWR!Gym therapist and workshop faculty, Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, participated in the “Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease” 2-day retreat in South Dakota for 24 people with Parkinson’s Disease and their partners. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of exercise and wellness for people with Parkinson disease living in rural communities.  The event…

Thank you to all who helped make our first annual PWR! in the Park a wonderful day!  More than 100 people joined us at the park, with many more participating virtually!  We received support from sponsors, donors, and an amazing group of volunteers.  Special thanks to our title sponsor, Center for Neuroscience, and to Dr.…

For the week of Thanksgiving, we will be closed Thursday and Friday, but Saturday classes will be happening! We look forward to seeing you there.

Effective November 1, 2017 all of the PWR!Plus classes will be discontinued with the exception of singing. The singing class will continue the second Thursday of each month with Samantha. We are in the process of evaluating our programs. As part of our evaluation process, we want to hear from you about what you want!…

PWR!Moves are Worldwide with Jennifer Bazen-Wigle of the PWR!Gym leading a Refresher – Certification in the Netherlands. A great time! #pwrworld PWR! offered a therapist certification workshop tailored to clinicians in the home health setting. “No fewer than 16 BAYADA therapists and assistants from Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado applied for and received BAYADA Presidential Scholarship…

** Please note: the audio is a bit windy on this video, but we love the PWR!Moves integrated in golf and wanted to share.  Lisa Robert is a Physical Therapist from Edmonton Alberta Canada.  This year was Lisa’s second year as a volunteer at our PWR!Retreat.  Lisa is an avid golfer and helped one of…

Clark Norton Award-winning travel writer Clark Norton, who joined the PWR!Gym in August 2016, has just published his 17th guidebook, 100 Things to Do in Tucson Before You Die (Reedy Press, 2017). Clark’s previous guidebooks have covered traveling in California and San Francisco with kids, cruising Alaska, adventuring in the Dominican Republic, and driving America’s…

Still Tangoing into October! Tango returned with Shauna Duran, PT on August 30th. If you missed it the first time around or want to keep up your skills, join us on Wednesdays, August 30th to October 18th, 2017 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Save the Dates! May 24-30, 2018 If you want to know when the application process for the Retreat goes live for this limited seating PWR! Retreat. Please add your name and email to our Interest list on the Retreat page HERE

Register Now! Gather friends and family to participate in PWR! in the PARK. You can register as a virtual participant, even if you can’t attend in person. REGISTER HERE TODAY! SUPPORT PWR! SUPPORT Continued Research SUPPORT People with Parkinson’s! EVENT DETAILS Who?  You and your favorite people! What?  A morning full of fun that will…

Are you in Kentucky? Join Us for Our Community Talk Date: October 13, 2017 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital 2050 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 Center of Learning Rooms 1-4 To attend this FREE talk for the public, RSVP: Vickie Middleton, 859-254-5701 #pwrnation