Wendy Wilkerson, MSEd, MFP-C

Working with people with Parkinson"s disease, MS, Stroke, ALS, etc. gave a new outlook on life after my time in cardiac rehabiliation. I mainly worked with the Parkinson"s population in the outpatient PT clinic I was in, and what was so interesting to me is that everyone is different, not a cookie cutter type of treatment. It is like solving a piece to a puzzle and working to find what fits for that patient! I started a group exercise class for Parkinson"s disease, getting certified in PWR! and then Rock Steady Boxing. This was shown to be a big need in our community and providing them with not only exercise, but also social support and long lasting friendships to help improve their overall quality of life.

I pondered the idea of going to physical therapy school to work with the neuro population. I felt like I could do so much more for them where healthcare was failing. I decided to go back and get my masters degree in exercise science and wellness and luckily with the support of my husband, I started my own business. I picked the name Empowerment! Wellness because I feel it was a good fit for the types of clients I am working with, empowering them to achieve a better quality of life! I have had this business over 5 years, got certified as a Master Trainer in Urban Poling, certified as an MS Fitness Specialist through the MedFit organization, and certified as a Medical Fitness Practitioner.I am now transitioning to the nonprofit world, founding The Empowerment Neurofitness and Wellness Center, where we will provide wellness to Parkinson"s disease, MS, and Stroke survivors with plans to expand services to other populations as well as education and services to their caregivers.

Group Exercise classes
1:1 training