Desert Leaf Magazine
We’re honored to be featured in Desert Leaf Magazine! This article highlights how our innovative exercise programs, therapists, and supportive community are empowering people with Parkinson’s to move, thrive, and regain confidence in their daily lives. Check out the full article to learn more about what makes PWR!Gym a one-of-a-kind space for hope, strength, and…
Read MorePWR! is Hiring for Group Fitness Instructor/Exercise Therapist
We are seeking a Group Fitness Instructor/Exercise Therapist to help lead PWR!Gym group classes including in-person and virtual options. Flexible M-F hours available, including full- or part-time. Interested? Find more information and apply today at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Parkinson-Wellness-Recovery-1/jobs?jk=abedaccc3a94189d&start=0. If it’s not the right opportunity for you, help us spread the word to your networks!
Read MoreDr. Farley Op-Ed: Exercise is medicine for Parkinson’s — so why aren’t we prescribing it?
PWR!’s Dr. Becky Farley on the importance of exercise for people with PD: “The science is clear: exercise is the most promising disease-modifying therapy for PD. It reduces reliance on medication, decreases motor and nonmotor symptoms, improves motor function, provides empowerment and self-agency, enhances quality of life, and allows people to continue doing what they…
Read MoreFitness Fridays with PWR! & the Parkinson’s Foundation in April
PWR! is honored to be the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Fitness Friday partner for the month of April, which also happens to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month! The full schedule: Starting this Friday, April 4 – PWR!Moves & Aerobic Exercise with Pandora Larsen, launching on PF’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GufVoWrmOiu4_98BJpgX9rV Friday, April 11 – Strength & Balance with Pandora…
Read MoreSupport PWR! for Arizona Gives Day on April 1
Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 1. Let’s kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting people with Parkinson’s to get better and stay better with exercise. Give to PWR! today at https://www.azgives.org/donate/Pwr4life to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! Thank you for your generous contributions! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
Join us on social media and at the PWR!Gym throughout April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, as we join with friends and advocates from around the world, including the Parkinson’s Foundation, Stand Up to Parkinson’s, and countless others, to spread awareness of Parkinson’s disease and those it affects. Check out all these fun things we’ve got…
Read MoreLunch & Learn – Every Tuesday in April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Join us Tuesdays in April from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the PWR!Gym classroom to learn about the following topics: – 4/8 – Speech: Mark Higginson, SLP, discusses the benefits of speech therapy and leads a demonstration of exercises. – 4/15 – Adaptive DBS: Learn about Medtronic’s closed-loop DBS therapy that uses real-time brain activity to automatically…
Read MoreNEW: PWR! Virtual Experience Educational Modules designed for PWR! Professionals
Exciting news! Our new PWR! Virtual Experience educational modules, designed for PWR! Professionals, are now live! Grow your expertise in PD with these topical and practical modules created by PWR!’s trusted team of faculty and experts. Each module is only $99 for unlimited 12-month access, with new content to be launched quarterly – learn more…
Read MoreSupport PWR! for Arizona Gives Day on April 1
Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 1. Let’s kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting people with Parkinson’s to get better and stay better with exercise. Give to PWR! today to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! Thank you for your generous contributions! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable Organization (#22122) for AZ…
Read MoreLiving with Parkinson’s: A Prescription for Exercise
𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 for an empowering event at the PWR!Gym! Learn how exercise and medication work hand in hand to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. Expert Speakers: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 – Founder of PWR!, Optimizing your…
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