Mission PD Parkinson's Wellness Center

Brains and Balance

This class works on cognitive exercises as you focus on balance work. Combining these exercises together creating a compound complex challenge. This program is supported through a grant from the Parkinson's Council

Improv for PD

The Improv for Parkinson’s (IFP) and their care partners (CP) classes developed and facilitated by Margot Escott, LCSW will benefit members of Mission PD through facilitated improvisational theatre games designed to decrease PD associated anxiety and depression, increase peer interaction, improve communication, creativity, collaboration, and support.

Dance for Parkinson’s

This class increases coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength through music and movement.

Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery - Sponsored by The Parkinson Council & Kyowa Kirin

Exercise for Brain Change. You will be challenged physically and cognitively while working on strength, balance, agility, aerobics, and flexibility.

sponsored by Supernus

Parte

Parkinson’s Art and Expression will focus on body and facial expression, vocal work, and socialization in a fun safe nonjudgmental setting.

Rock Steady Boxing -Sponsored by Abbott Laboratories

A non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum mixed with cardio and strength training, coordination and more.

Tai Chi Chih - Sponsored by the Parkinson Council

Tai Chi Chih is a mindfulness moving meditation practice with 19 movements to be explored. This program is supported through a grant from the Parkinson's Council

Yoga Meditation and Mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness can relieve stress, manage anxiety, reduce inflammation, improve memory and attention. This program is supported through a grant from the Parkinson's Council

Life Coaching

Talk with Parkinson’s resource experts and get guidance to the right professionals and specialists to help you with your journey. We will help you find the support you need in your local area. (Virtual or In Person)

Private Exercise Training

Choose from all formats and design your time with your trainer to meet your specific needs. Meeting time will be decided between you and your trainer. (Virtual or In Person)

Duo or Trio Private in Person Training

Two or three people at the same fitness level can partner up and meet with your trainer at the Mission PD Parkinson’s Wellness Center for a great fitness training. Choose from all formats and design your time to meet your needs. (In Person Only)

Voice Activated

We're going to get wacky and loud and unruly. This is a time for exploration of sound and speech, so put on your silly pants and let's get started! Carmen will help you learn how to use your voice more effectively and share exercises with you that are fun. This class will make you speak louder and more clearly. These exercises also aid in keeping the swallowing function strong. This program is supported through a grant from the Parkinson's Council.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

Cycling has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms by as much as 35%. It also can reduce other Parkinson’s related symptoms and improve fitness level overall by increasing stamina, strength, and mood. It can also reduce stiffness, tremors, and cognitive fog temporarily. If you have a stationary bike or would like to take your tablet to your gym and join us virtually for a ride, saddle up and let’s get going.

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Stacey will help you to build, the physical strength needed to do several sets of floor push ups but most importantly, she will help you find the inner strength needed to fight Parkinson's disease.

- Larry

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Stacey's new platform not only provides you with coaches that are real teachers and advocates for living a good life with Parkinson's Disease but also provides you with the opportunity to become part of a community. Where you can share you experiences and your journey with the disease among newly found friends.

I have never met a more enthusatic, caring and down to earth person in my life. She would do anything for a person with PD to help them slow and try to beat this disease

- Barney

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I have come to know and care for dozens of people whom I never would have met outside of Mission PD. I can’t think of a better way to stave off the progression of my disease while having so much fun!

- Emmy

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Coach Stacey and the other staff are always beside guiding and encouraging you on your wellness path. Fellow fighters who are now friends provide support and laughs when you need them. Because of Mission PD my daily mantra has become "When we SHINE together, we light up even the darkest skies."

- Suzanne