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The Benefits of Exercise for
Parkinson’s Disease
Moving, Together.
Exercise is beneficial for general health and can assist in managing both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. For those with Parkinson’s, exercise has been shown to:
- Slow the progression of Parkinson’s
- Decrease pain
- Improve sleep, mood, and memory
- Prolong independent mobility
- Boost activity that keeps brain cells healthy
The best exercise for Parkinson’s is one that you will enjoy so you’ll stick with it. It’s important to get your body moving, keeping safety in mind. Research shows that a minimum of three days a week is key to help manage the symptoms of PD. Aerobic activity, strength training, balance training, agility, Multitasking, and stretching are all great options with unique benefits.
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Free Virtual Exercise Classes
Programs, Schedules, and More
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation offers exercise classes via ZOOM at 10:00 AM Monday through Saturday. Our exercise programs are evidence-based and taught by physical therapists who specialize in neurological disorders and Yoga instructors certified in Adaptive Yoga.
EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE:
Monday: PWR! Moves Low/Moderate Intensity
Rotating instructors: Ashley Garza, Katie Bourdeau, Alexa Gazda
Tuesday: PWR! Moves Low/Moderate Intensity
Instructor: Angee Ludwa
Wednesday: PWR! Moves Low Intensity
Instructor: Torrey Davenport
Thursday: PWR! Moves High Intensity
Instructor: Kim Wilkins
Thursday: Dance for PD, 11 am
Instructor: Take Root Dance Company
Friday: Adaptive Yoga
Instructor: Mindy Eisenberg
Saturday: PWR! Moves Moderate Intensity
Instructor: CMU and U of M Flint Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Students
To join our daily exercise classes, please follow this one time registration link below. You will receive an email with the Zoom link following registration!
Watch recorded virtual exercise sessions on our YouTube Channel.
In-Person Exercise Classes
Programs, Schedules, and More
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation offers the following exercise classes included in a membership. For more information on registering for these classes, please contact Deb Colling at dcolling@parkinsonsmi.org.
EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE:
Monday:
11:00 a.m. – Rock Steady Boxing With Deb Colling (All levels)
Sidekicks Martial Arts Studio, St. Clair Shores
2:00 p.m. – Rock Steady Boxing With Deb Colling and Rob Murphy (All levels)
Farmington Family YMCA, Farmington Hills
Tuesday:
11:00 a.m. – Rock Steady Boxing (Level 1-2) With Carol Schram and Deb Colling
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
1:00 p.m. – Rock Steady Boxing (Level 3-4) With Carol Shram and Deb Colling
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
Wednesday:
11:00 a.m. – Rock Steady Boxing With Deb Colling (All levels)
Sidekicks Martial Arts Studio, St. Clair Shores
11:30 a.m. – Yoga for PD With Michael Colling (All levels)
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
2:00 p.m. – PWR! Moves With Deb Colling
Farmington Family YMCA, Farmington Hills
Thursday:
11:00 a.m. – Rock Steady Boxing (Level 1-2) With Deb Colling and Carol Schram
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
1:00 p.m. – Rock Steady Boxing (Level 3-4) With Deb Colling and Carol Schram
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
Friday:
10:45 a.m. – PWR! Moves With Carol Schram
Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Troy
11:00 a.m. – Rock Steady Boxing With Deb Colling (All levels)
Sidekicks Martial Arts Studio, St. Clair Shores
2:00 p.m. – Rock Steady Boxing With Rob Murphy and Deb Colling (All levels)
Farmington Family YMCA, Farmington Hills
Exercise classes by county
There are currently no PD specific exercise classes in Benzie County.
CITY: BATTLE CREEK
LOCATION: : Rock Solid Wellness Studio 1332 E Columbia Ave.
CLASS: RSB MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 5-6 pm
Additional Information: contact: Karin Gallagher 269-209-5259 email: battlecreek@rsbaffiliate.com
City: Boyne City
Class: Movement Class that is open to the public
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the winter months
Location: Veteran’s Park Pavilion, 207 North Lake St.
Contact: Becky at beckygoral444@gmail.com
CITY: GRAND BLANC
CLASSES: PD specific exercise classes offered M-F
Schedule: Monday and Friday RSB 10-11, RSB Wednesday 11-12, Aquatics Wednesday 10-11, Tuesday PWR! moves 1-2, Thursday stretch and strength 12-1 pm
LOCATION: Ascension Genesys Health Club – 801 Health Park Blvd.
Additional Information: Members free, Non-members $5 per class, discounted PD memberships available
Contact: Angee Ludwa @ 248-760-2019
flyer: https://bit.ly/4962Ivi
CITY: FLINT
CLASS: PARKINSON’S WELLNESS RECOVERY(PWR!) CLASS
Schedule: Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am
LOCATION: Urban Health and Wellness Center 1153 William S. White Building 509 N. Harrison Street
Additional Information: University of Michigan Flint Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) class Presented by: Dr. Amy Yorke, PT, PhD, NCS Class is free of charge, however you must pre-register. (734) 417-8963 PT_Heart@umflint.edu PWR! is a PD-specific skill training program to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements. This CLASS is about empowerment – teaching you what you CAN do to use your FULL potential and get the most out of life. The Urban Health and Wellness Center is on the first floor of the William S. White building on UM-Flint’s campus. There are specific parking spots for the Urban Health and Wellness center, or metered parking available.
CITY: TRAVERSE CITY
CLASS: “Ageless Grace” for persons with Parkinson’s disease
Schedule: Fridays at 1:30 pm.
Location: West YMCA Community Room, 3700 Silver Lake Rd. Traverse City.
Class is free of charge. Contact Lisa for more information at 231 357-6224
CITY: TRAVERSE CITY
CLASS: PWR! Moves, Tuesday 4-5 pm Traverse City Area District Library
Location: 610 Woodmere Ave.
Additional Information: Class is free and sponsored by The Michigan Parkinson Foundation.
To register for the class, call Traverse Area District library at 231-932-8500
CITY:JACKSON
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tues & Thursday 1:15-2:45
Location: Summit Branch YMCA – 2151 Ferguson Rd.
Additional Information: Contact: Mailynn Pratt 517-782-0537 jacksonymca@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: JACKSON
CLASS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Mon, Wed & Fri 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: YMCA Jackson 127 W Wesley St
Additional Information: Instructor Jennie Lapp (517) 784-9622
CITY: BAD AXE
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Mondays – 1:30pm – 2:30pm Wednesdays – 1:30pm – 2:30pm Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: 316 S. Hanselman Street
Additional Information: Contact: Maryann and Edward Cutlip
Phone: 586-634-9883
Email:mac6inall@sbcglobal.net
CITY: LANSING
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Crown Boxing Gym – 1010 Ballard St.
Additional Information: Contact: Thad (Ted) Zale – 2403 Sugartree Trail Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 571-449-5995
Email: glovedones@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: LANSING:
CLASS: THE RECOVERY PROJECT – PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tue: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Wed: 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: 3960 Patient Care Drive, Suite 117
Additional Information: Phone: 517.325.0996
Fax: 517.882.8940
PWR! Wellness Classes
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/rock-steady-boxing/
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CITY: EAST LANSING
CLASS: Monday Yoga 1-2 pm, Tuesday Balance, conditioning, strength 1-2 pm, Thursday Boxing 1- 2 pm, Friday movement with vitality 1-2 pm.
Location: Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club 2900 Hannah Blvd.
Additional Information: 517-364-8888, or contact Amanda at 517.364.8854
No membership needed.
Cost covered by Making the Turn Against Parkinson’s check out their website
https://makingtheturngolf.com
CITY: MT PLEASANT
CLASS: MOVE! FOR HEALTH CLASS
Schedule: Tuesdays, from 3:00pm
LOCATION: Isabella County Commission on Aging, 2200 S Lincoln Rd.
Additional Information: call Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS 989-774-2533
CITY: KALAMAZOO
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
LOCATION: Ascension Borgess Health Club, 3025 Gull Rd. 269-552-2348
Additional Information Contact: Jerry Howell email: jerry@mbebarter.com
CITY: PORTAGE
CLASS: DELAY THE DISEASE
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays
LOCATION: 2900 W. Centre Street Contact Trish Harrison (269) 459-4881 or taharr@kzooymca.org
DTD Certified Instructor: Sheri Shon
Fee is $90 for Y members $160 for community/nonmembers
CITY: PORTAGE
CLASSES: PD SPECIFIC EXERCISE CLASSES Monday 1:15- 2:15 PM Wednesday Tai Chi 12-1, Friday Voice and Cognitive class 12-1
LOCATION: Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E Centre Ave, 49002
Additional Information: sessions run for 7 weeks. Please call 269-329-4555 to register and secure your spot.
CITY: ROCKFORD
CLASS: PD Shake Up,
Schedule: Sundays at 10:30 am
LOCATION: Rockford MVP, 515 East Division
Additional Information: contact Dan Royer at 616-617-3294 royerd.dan@gmail.com
membership to MVP required however, guest passes are available. Please contact Dan for further details.
CITY: Grand Rapids
CLASS: Parkinson’s Exercise and Recreation Class (PERC)
LOCATION: Trinity Health Medical Center – Cherry
245 Cherry Street SE
Level 1 Conference Room
Additional Information: call 616-685-6749 Click on link
CITY: Grand Rapids
CLASS: Everybody verses Parkinson’s
LOCATION: Corewell Health
Parkinsons@corewellhealth.org or call 616-447-1393
CITY: GRAND RAPIDS
CLASS: TAI CHI
Schedule: Classes meet Every Monday from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: East Leonard Medical Complex 2680 Leonard St, NE
Additional Information: Tai chi, a balance-based exercise, is one non-pharmaceutical therapy which has been studied in patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that Tai Chi may improve balance and prevent falls among people with Parkinson’s disease. The class is for beginners and is $40 for 10 weeks. For more information contact: Ruth Kizer (616) 866-4256 or Brenda Schroeder (616) 866-1205 or (616) 450-9844 or bschreoder@chartmi.net
CITY: GRAND RAPIDS
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Location: RSB West Michigan, LLC 6538 Division Ave S
Additional Information: contact Michelle westmichigan@rsbaffiliate.com (616) 634-4250
CITY: GRAND RAPIDS
CLASS: MOVING WITH PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Monday 12-1
Location: Mary Free Bed YMCA, 5500 Burton St. 49546
Additional Information: This 45 minute movement class is designed to increase the flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination of persons with Parkinson’s Disease. The class progresses from seated exercises to standing exercises at a bar to movements across the floor, all to live piano accompaniment. Spouses, caretakers, and friends are all encouraged to participate!
Free for members and non-members
Grand Rapids Ballet Contact Attila Mosolygo at AttilaM@grballet.com
The Grand Rapids Ballet Main Office phone is: (616) 454-4771 ext. 17
CITY: WYOMING
CLASS: Parkinson’s Exercise class Tuesday 11-12 Free for everyone
Location: UM Health-West Conference Center 225 Main St. SW Wyoming. For information or register call 616-252-7199 or visit https://uofmhealthwest.org/
CITY: WYOMING
CLASS: Therapeutic Group Dance
The group meets the second Wednesday of the month following the support group from 2:30-3:30
Location: UM Health-West Conference Center, 2225 Main St. SW
Please call 616-252-7117 to register and confirm the dates of the class.
CITY: Grand Rapids
CLASS: Pedaling for Parkinson’s offered at the Grand Rapids YMCA Branches.
Location: David D Huntington YMCA, 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-11 am
Location: Mary Free Bed YMCA 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11;30 am
Location: Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-noon
Additional Information: classes are free for members and guest may attend with a guest pass (fee would apply). For more information call 616-855-9622
CITY: Leland
CLASS: PWR! Moves Thursday’s at 5:30, class is Free
LOCATION: Leland Twp. Public Library- Munnecke Room
203 Cedar St. Leland
Contact: Torrey Davenport (810) 423-3794
CITY: HOWELL
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Contact 517-294-5598 for complete listing of class times
LOCATION: Ohana Karate 176 E. Grand River Ave
Additional Information: Contact: Virginia Larioza
Phone: 517-294-5598
Email: livingstoncounty@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: BRIGHTON
CLASS: PD SPECIFIC EXERCISE CLASS
Schedule: Fridays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 242 Church, 7526 Grand River Ave
Additional Information: Contact: Stuart Blatt, PT, PhD 810-923-8970
CITY: ST. Clair Shores
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00- 12:30 pm
Location: 21617 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, 48080
Additional Information: contact Deb Colling at 248-433-1011, ext. 19, or email dcolling@parkinsonsmi.org for more information
CITY: CLINTON TWP
CLASS: PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Wed: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Level 1&2 Tue: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Level 3&4 Thu: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Level 1&2
LOCATION: The Recovery Project 15500 19 Mile Road, Suite 330
https://parkinsonsmi.org/images/WellnessClassSchedule091019.pdf
Additional Information: phone 586-412-0016 Fax: 586-412-0117
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/rock-steady-boxing/
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/pwrmoves/
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CITY: MOUNT CLEMENS
CLASS: Rock Steady Boxing with PWR! moves included
LOCATION: Macomb Family YMCA 10 N. River Rd.
Schedule: Day classes are on: Tuesday Pool 10:45-12:15, Thursday 12pm-1:30 in the class room
Evening classes Wednesday and Fridays 4-5:30 pm
Additional Information: contact number for information on classes: 586-468-1411 You can also email Mark at mark.losinski@ymcadetroit.org or call Mark at 586-876-3555. Mark is certified in RSB and PWR!
CITY: MARQUETTE
CLASS: MOVEMENT FOR THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 – 3:15 PM
LOCATION: Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Avenue
Information: Free of charge
Lead Teacher: Marge Sklar
Sponsoring organizations: Dance Zone and Lake Superior Hospice
For more information or to register please contact Marge Sklar at (906) 236-1457 or via email by marge@dancezonemqt.org
CITY: MARQUETTE
CLASS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 1-2 pm
LOCATION: Marquette YMCA 1420 Pine St.
Additional Information: No fee Details available on site Contact Christina Bennett (906) 227-9622
CITY: MIDLAND
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING – MID MICHIGAN
Schedule: Mon – Thurs 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
LOCATION: Greater Midland Community Center Lower Level. 2205 Jefferson Ave.
Additional information: Contact: Stacey
Phone:989-486-1154
Email: rocksteadymidmich@charter.ne
CITY: Muskegon
LOCATION:
Forest Park Covenant Church
3815 Henry St. Muskegon. MI. 49441
CLASS: Parkinson’s Exercise May through September Mondays at 10 am, October through April Tuesdays at 10am
Additional Information: contact
Barb McFadden, 231-755-8067
CITY: BINGHAM FARMS
CLASS: PWR! MOVES, Every Monday from 1-2 pm. taught by Angee Ludwa
LOCATION: 30400 Telegraph road, Bingham Farms, suite 150
Additional Information: The class is free and sponsored by The Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Please contact Angee Ludwa at 248-430-4206 for additional information
CITY: SOUTHFIELD
CLASS: YOGA MOVES starts March 6th Every Wednesday from 11 am -12:15 pm
LOCATION: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road
Additional Information: Class is FREE, contact Mindy Eisenberg at 248-417-5985
CITY: FARMINGTON HILLS
CLASS: RSB Monday and Friday 2-3 pm
LOCATION: Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Rd
Additional Information: New sessions will begin the first of every month. Assessments needed before beginning the class.
Contact: Deb Colling phone: 248-315-3068
email: deb@parkinsonsmovementcenter.org
CITY: FARMINGTON HILLS
CLASS: DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S Thursdays at 10:45
LOCATION: Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Rd
Additional Information: Class if free and hosted by Take Root Dance. Registration required. Click on flyer for more information
CITY: ROCHESTER HILLS
CLASS: Dance for Parkinson’s, Mondays and Wednesday 11:30-12:30
LOCATION: Older Person’s Commission (OPC) 650 Letica Drive.
Additional Information: OPC Senior Center (248) 656-1403o pcseniorcenter.org Contact Alli Woerner for information about dance for PD: takerootdance@gmail.com
CITY: ROCHESTER HILLS
CLASS: RSB Tues and Thurs, Yoga for PD Wed, PWR! Fri
LOCATION: Troy Kickboxing Outfit, 26 W. Square Lake Rd.
Additional Information: High and Low intensity boxing classes available.
Contact: Deb Colling phone: 248-315-3068
email: deb@parkinsonsmovementcenter.org
CITY: OXFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
CLASS: Boxing for PD
LOCATION: Bulz boxing
CITY: ROCHESTER HILLS
CLASS: DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S HOSTED BY TAKE ROOT,
LOCATION: Oakland University 371 Varner Drive Varner Hall Rm 132
Additional Information: Contact Ali Woener takerootdance@gmail.com
Classes are free and will be taught by our Dance for PD faculty!
Participants will be required to complete the health survey linked below prior to taking class. https://www.takerootdance.com/danceforpd
CITY: ROYAL OAK
CLASS: PD Specific Exercise class, Wednesdays 2-3pm
LOCATION: Beaumont Health and Wellness Center-Coolidge 4949, Neuro Gym II Coolidge
Additional Information: Our classes are taught by physical and occupational therapists. call:
248-655-5820
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CITY: BEVERLY HILLS
CLASS: RSB Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30- 2pm.
LOCATION: Beverly Hills Club, 31555 Southfield Rd.
Contact: Shawn Sage at 248-642-8500 email beverlyhills@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: NOVI
CLASS: Rock Steady Boxing
LOCATION: Novi Athletic Club, 42500 Nick Lidstrom Dr.
Additional Information: contact Suzanne Shultz at 248-735-8850 for class dates and times.
CITY: NORTHVILLE
CLASS: Rock Steady Boxing
LOCATION: Title Boxing, 43249 West 7 mile Rd.
Additional Information: contact Laura Boring at 248-872-0262 for class days and times.
CITY: CANTON
CLASS: Rock Steady Boxing
LOCATION: TITLE BOXING 5848 Sheldon Rd.
Additional Information: contact Laura Boring at 248-872-0262 for class days and times
CITY: HOLLAND
CLASS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
LOCATION: Evergreen Commons 480 State St
Additional Information: Contact Lauren at 616-355-5129 or email dovel@evergreencommons.org for more information
CITY: GRAND HAVEN
CLASS: Move with Parkinson’s Fridays 12:30 to 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Four Pointes, Center for Successful Aging, 1051 South Beacon Blvd. 49417
Additional Information: classes are free; however, donations are welcome. There is a live piano accompanist during the class to help motivate you to move.
Head Teacher: Mimi Dunne Call 616-842-9210 or email movewithPD@gmail.com for more information.
Vist our Website at: http://danceforpd.org
Please join us! All PD levels, plus family member or caregiver welcome. Call to confirm class dates.
CITY: GRAND HAVEN
CLASS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Classes run Tues, Thurs, & Friday 10:30 am – 11:15 am
LOCATION: YMCA Tri-Cities 1 Y Dr.
Additional Information: Contact: Erica Phelps (616) 842-7051 ext. 224 Permission from physician required. Class is Free
CITY: HOLLAND
CLASS: RSB Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Holland Aquatic Center, 550 Maple Avenue
CITY: TOLEDO
LOCATION: YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO
CLASS: Group classes at Wolf Creek, 2100 S Holland Tuesday/Thursday 2-3 pm Group classes at East Toledo, 2960 Pickle Rd. Oregon
Fort Meigs YMCA, Monday and Wednesday 1:30-2:30 at 13415 Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
West Toledo YMCA, Tuesday and Thursday 12-1:00 pm, 2110 Tremainsville Rd, Toledo, OH 43613
Eastern Community Branch YMCA, Monday and Wednesday 12-1 pm 2960 Pickle Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
Smart Fit- one on one by appointment only, Ft. Meigs 13415 Eckel Junction Rd. Perrysburg. Also available at East Toledo 2969 Pickle Rd, Oregon
Additional Information: No Cost, contact Healthy Living Team at 419-725-7844 or email at healthyliving@ymcatoledo.org
CITY: FRANKENMUTH
CLASS: Rock Steady Boxing Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11 am-12 pm
LOCATION: Diversified Fitness Club – 195 Mayer Road
Additional Information: Contact: Trisha Kokowicz
Phone: 989-652-4067
Email: diversifiedfitness@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: HEMLOCK
CLASS: PWR! Moves Thursdays from 9-10 am.
LOCATION: Hometown Gym, 16625 Gratiot Rd. Hemlock (no membership required)
Additional Information: Cost: $8 Per Class (Silver Sneakers Member Cost $6 per class Contact Kara Jimenez at 989.791.1148 OR email to karajimenez555@gmail.com.
CITY: Port Huron
CLASS: LIVE BIG exercise class, Mondays 2pm
LOCATION: Council on Aging Senior Center, 600 Grand River Ave.
Additional Information: contact Lori Marquardt, Live Big and Loud LLC, 810-300-1960, loriwr1124@live.com
CITY: Fort Gratiot
CLASS: Live BIG Exercise Class, Wednesday and Friday 12:30pm
LOCATION: Munger PT, 4351 24th Ave, #5
Additional Information: contact Lori Marquardt, Live Big and Loud LLC, 810-300-1960, loriwr1124@live.com
CITY: CHELSEA
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:30-2 pm
LOCATION: Chelsea Wellness Center – 14800 E Old US Highway 12
Additional Information: Please contact Kari Goorhouse at 734-214-0220
Email: chelseawellness@rsbaffiliate.com
CITY: ANN ARBOR
CLASS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Health Innovation Coordinator YMCA Ann Arbor 400 W Washington St
Additional Information: Release/Permission from Physician required
Contact Taylor Medina at tmedina@annarborymca.org or call 734-661-8007
Free to members, $30/mo for non-members
CITY: ANN ARBOR
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING Tuesdays and Thursday 2-3 pm, Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm.
LOCATION: Title A2, 2115 W. Stadium Blvd
Additional Information: contact Dania at 734-213-1300
CITY: DEARBORN
CLASS: PWR! Moves Wednesdays from 11 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
LOCATION: Henry Ford Health System, 5500 Auto Club Drive, Ste 150
Additional Information: Cost: $25 per month (1 class a week x 4 weeks)
*Must be screened by physical therapist to attend
Please call 313-982-8266 or email kbourde1@hfhs.org Contact: Katie Bourdeau, PT, DPT
CITY: LIVONIA
CLASS: PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Mon / Wed / Fri: 11 am -12:30 pm Level 1&2 Mon: 3 pm – 4 pm Level 3 Tue: 2 pm – 3 pm Level 4
LOCATION: THE RECOVERY PROJECT 20000 Victor Pkwy Ste 100
Additional Information: Contact: Steve Styes 734-953-1745
CITY: LIVONIA
CLASS: PWR! MOVES, classes are offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Click on the link for more details. https://bit.ly/3UxLQZU
Location: Livonia Parks and Recreation
Additional Information: Contact Deb at ptdebbiev@aol.com
(734) 516-3128
CITY: DETROIT
CLASS: DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Tuesdays 11-12pm January through May
LOCATION: Durfee Innovation Society
2470 COLLINGWOOD
THE DIVE/1ST FLOOR
Additional Information:
Cost: Free,
Sponsored by Take Root, www.TAKEROOTDANCE.com
CITY: TRENTON
CLASS: PWR! Moves Schedule: Wednesdays 4-5 pm, Level Eleven Physical Therapy
LOCATION: 3420 West Rd. Trenton, Mi. 48183
Additional Information: The class is free and sponsored by The Michigan Parkinson Foundation.
To register call Level Eleven at 734-671-1923
Speech Therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect speech in several ways. Those with PD may speak quietly and in one tone without conveying emotion. They might slur words, mumble, or trail off. Speech problems can make it difficult to communicate with family, friends, co-workers and physicians and can limit social interactions. Parkinson’s medication adjustments sometimes help with speech problems, but speech therapy and sustained practice is typically the best treatment. Vocal exercises can also help with swallowing that can sometimes pose difficulty in the later stages of PD.
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation partners with several programs to help bring you the best option to help you learn the best techniques and practice your speech. Check out these in-person and virtual (statewide) programs below!
My Voice Speech Therapy, LLC (in-person & virtual)
Serving Southeast Michigan and Kalamazoo areas -n-person.
Andrea Malsom, MA, CCC-SLP, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in care for those with Parkinson’s. For over 15 years, she has helped clients navigate their communication, thinking, and swallowing difficulties through tailored speech therapy services including the LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!® programs.
Phone: (269) 350-4182
Email: andrea@myvoicetherapy.com
Motor City Upbeats (in-person & virtual)
This program is currently paused. We will update when it is running again.
In-person programming located in the Metro Detroit area.
Designed by a speech and language pathologist, the Henry Ford Motor City Upbeats therapeutic choir offers patients the opportunity to apply and practice the techniques learned during voice therapy in a fun, supportive environment.
Phone: (248) 661-7241
Calvin College (in-person & virtual)
Calvin Speech & Hearing Clinic Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI
Clinical services are provided by graduate student clinicians under close professional supervision by certified speech-language pathologists. Treatment is provided in individual and small group settings with a focus on developing functional communication skills.
Phone: (616) 526-6070
Email: SPAUD@calvin.edu
Exercise and Speech Therapy at Corewell West in Grand Rapids (in-person & virtual)
Once participants complete the LSVT or Parkinson’s Voice Project programs, they are welcome to join the free Everybody Vs Parkinson’s group exercise classes. We offer in-person classes Monday and Friday at their East Beltline clinic in Grand Rapids, and virtual classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They also offer a virtual Speak Out class on Thursdays.
2 rehab clinics (Corewell Health Care Centers) are located at:
2750 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
6105 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
To find out more information visit their website here. To schedule a session reach out to Corewell Health Central Scheduling for PT/OT/SLP via phone at: (616) 267-2626.
Andrews University Speech and Hearing Clinic SPEAK OUT!® (in-person & virtual)
Virtual programming available via Zoom, in-person programming only available in Berrien Springs, MI.
A speech therapy program developed for people with Parkinson’s to help regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program combines education for the patient and family, individual speech therapy, daily home practice using workbooks, flashcards, and online practice sessions, along with weekly speech groups, and regular re-evaluations.
To join, fill out this application and email it to parkinsons@andrews.edu
Andrews University Speech and Hearing Clinic SPEAK OUT!® (in-person & virtual)
Virtual programming available via Zoom, in-person programming only available in Berrien Springs, MI.
Currently scheduling new clients for September 2024 and looking for research participants!
A speech therapy program developed for people with Parkinson’s to help regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program combines education for the patient and family, individual speech therapy, daily home practice using workbooks, flashcards, and online practice sessions, along with weekly speech groups, and regular re-evaluations.
To join, fill out this application and email it to parkinsons@andrews.edu
Central Michigan University SPEAK OUT! (virtual only)
Meets virtually every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Click here to register for the Speak out Class
My Voice Speech Therapy, LLC (in-person & virtual)
Serving Southeast Michigan and Kalamazoo areas in person.
Andrea Malsom, MA, CCC-SLP, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in care for those with Parkinson’s. For over 15 years, she has helped clients navigate their communication, thinking, and swallowing difficulties through tailored speech therapy services including the LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!® programs.
Phone: (269) 350-4182
Email: andrea@myvoicetherapy.com
Motor City Upbeats (in-person & virtual)
This program is currently paused. We will update when it is running again.
In-person programming located in the Metro Detroit area.
Designed by a speech and language pathologist, the Henry Ford Motor City Upbeats therapeutic choir offers patients the opportunity to apply and practice the techniques learned during voice therapy in a fun, supportive environment.
Phone: (248) 661-7241
Exercise and Speech Therapy at Corewell West in Grand Rapids (in-person & virtual)
Once participants complete the LSVT or Parkinson’s Voice Project programs, they are welcome to join the free Everybody Vs Parkinson’s group exercise classes. We offer in-person classes Monday and Friday at their East Beltline clinic in Grand Rapids, and virtual classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They also offer a virtual Speak Out class on Thursdays.
2 rehab clinics (Corewell Health Care Centers) are located at:
2750 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
6105 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
To find out more information visit their website here. To schedule a session reach out to Corewell Health Central Scheduling for PT/OT/SLP via phone at: (616) 267-2626
Calvin College (in-person & virtual)
Calvin Speech & Hearing Clinic Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI
Clinical services are provided by graduate student clinicians under close professional supervision by certified speech-language pathologists. Treatment is provided in individual and small group settings with a focus on developing functional communication skills.
Phone: (616) 526-6070
Email: SPAUD@calvin.edu
Exercise classes by county
FRANKFORT: DANCING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Every Thursday at 11:00 am
Address: Betsie Hosick Fitness Center 102 Airport Road
City: Frankfort
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49635
Additional Information: $7.50 for non members. Free for members. Call Jo-Ann Tarkington @ 231-352-9661
Type:Dance
BATTLE CREEK: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm
Address: Rock Solid Wellness Studio 1332 E Columbia Ave.
City: Battle Creek
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49014
Additional Information:Contact: Karin Gallagher
Phone: 269-209-5259
Email: battlecreek@rsbaffiliate.com
Type:Exercise
GRAND BLANC: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Contact 248-760-2019 for a complete list of class times
Address: Genesys Athletic Club – 801 Health Park Blvd.
City: Grand Blanc
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48439
Additional Information:Members free Non-members $5 per class
Contact: Angee Ludwa @ 248-760-2019 or grandblanc@rsbaffiliate.com
Type:Exercise
GENESEE: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Contact 248-760-2019 for a complete listing
Address: Genesys Athletic Club – 801 Health Park Blvd
City: Grand Blanc
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48439
Additional Information:Contact: Angee Ludwa 248-760-2019 grandblanc@rsbaffiliate.com
FLINT: GENESSE COUNTY – PARKINSON’S WELLNESS RECOVERY(PWR!) CLASS
Schedule: Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
Address: Urban Health and Wellness Center 1153 William S. White Building 509 N. Harrison Street
City: Flint
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48502
Additional Information:University of Michigan Flint Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) class Presented by: Dr. Amy Yorke, PT, PhD, NCS Class is free of charge, however you must pre-register. (734) 417-8963 PT_Heart@umflint.edu PWR! is a PD-specific skill training program to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements. This CLASS is about empowerment – teaching you what you CAN do to use your FULL potential and get the most out of life. The Urban Health and Wellness Center is on the first floor of the William S. White building on UM-Flint’s campus. There are specific parking spots for the Urban Health and Wellness center, or metered parking available.
Type:Exercise
TRAVERSE CITY: “MOVE & SHOUT”
Schedule: Monday – 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Address: 801 E. Front St.
City: Traverse City
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49686
Additional Information:Contact: Olivia McCrillis @ 231-922-4911
Fee: $5 per person
Type:Exercise
TRAVERSE CITY: “TC MALL WALKERS”
Schedule: Wednesday @ 11:00am
Address: 3200 South Airport Road West
City: Traverse City
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49684
Additional Information: meet in the food court
Contact: Hettie Molvang @ 231-947-7389
Fee: No charge
Type: Exercise
EXERCISE CLASS FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON DISEASE
Schedule: Mondays 12:00 noon – 1:00pm
Address: 5901 Shugart Lane
City: Traverse City
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49684
Additional Information: Drop-in fee $5 or $30 a month. First class is free of charge. For more information, call Dr. Torrey Davenport at 231-271-0375 or e-mail torrey96@gmail.com. Instructor: Torrey Davenport, DPT, PT PWR Moves and LSVT Certified instructor
Type: Exercise
EXERCISE CLASS FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON DISEASE
Schedule: Fridays 12:00 noon – 1:00pm
Address: 1381 S W Shore Drive
City: Suttons Bay
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49682
Additional Information: Drop-in fee $5 or $30 a month. First class is free of chargeFor more information, call Dr. Torrey Davenport at 231-271-0375 or e-mail torrey96@gmail.com
Instructor: Torrey Davenport, DPT, PT PWR Moves and LSVT Certified instructor
Type: Exercise
ROCK STEADY BOXING: TRAVERSE CITY TRI-FORGED ATHLETICS
Schedule: Contact 989-884-2856 for hours and class times
Address: West Side Student Ministry Center – 4975 East Traverse Highway
City: Traverse City
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49684
Additional Information: Contact: Taylor Kowalewsky
Phone: tel:989-884-2856
Email: triforgedathletics@gmail.com
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Type: Exercise
HURON: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Mondays – 1:30pm – 2:30pm Wednesdays – 1:30pm – 2:30pm Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am
Address: 316 S. Hanselman Street
City: Bad Axe
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48413
Additional Information: Contact: Maryann and Edward Cutlip
Phone: 586-634-9883
Email: huroncountry@rsbaffiliate.com
Type:Exercise
INGHAM: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am – 11:30am Friday 9:00am – 10:30am
Address: Crown Boxing Gym – 1010 Ballard St.
City: Lansing
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48917
Additional Information: Contact: Thad (Ted) Zale – 2403 Sugartree Trail Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 571-449-5995
Email: glovedones@rsbaffiliate.com
Type: Exercise
LANSING: THE RECOVERY PROJECT – PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tue: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Wed: 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Address: 3960 Patient Care Drive, Suite 117
City: Lansing
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48911
Additional Information: Phone: 517.325.0996
Fax: 517.882.8940
PWR! Wellness Classes
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/rock-steady-boxing/
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Type: Exercise
LANSING: ROCK STEADY BOXING – GLOVED ONES
Schedule: Every Tues. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Address: 1010 Ballard St
City: Lansing
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48906
Additional Information: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm $60 per month – 12 classes glovedones@rsbaffiliate.com (517) 449-5995
OKEMOS: PARKINDANCE CLASS
Schedule: Wednesdays 1:00 pm
Address: Happendance Okemos 3448 Hagadorn Rd. Suite C
City: Okemos
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48864
Additional Information: No fee- Sponsored by Making The Turn Golf Contact Diane Newman (517) 333-3528
Type: Dance
LANSING: PARKINSON’S FITNESS PROGRAM
Schedule: Mondays 6:30 pm boxing, Tuesdays 1:00 pm exercise, Wednesdays 6:30 pm exercise, Thursdays 1:00 pm exercise 12-week program
Address: Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club 2900 Hannah Blvd.
City: East Lansing
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48823
Additional Information: No fee – Sponsored by Making the Turn Golf Contact Rus Zalkin (517) 364-88244
Type: Exercise
MOVE! FOR HEALTH CLASS
Schedule: Tuesdays, from 3:00pm -4:00pm at MP Fit Club
Address: 1639 E Broomfield St
City: Mt Pleasant
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48858
Additional Information: Move! for Health Class will meet on Tuesdays, from 3:00pm -4:00pm at the MP Fit Club located on 1639 E Broomfield St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 beginning January 11-April 26, 2022. For more information call Jamie Haines, PT, DPT 989-774-2533
Type: Exercise
JACKSON: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Tues & Thurs PD level 3/4 – 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm PD level 1/2 – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Saturdays All levels 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Address: Summit Branch YMCA – 2151 Ferguson Rd.
City: Jackson
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49201
Additional Information: Contact: Mailynn Pratt 517-782-0537 jacksonymca@rsbaffiliate.com
Type: Exercise
JACKSON: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Mon, Wed & Fri 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address: YMCA Jackson 127 W Wesley St
City: Jackson
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49201
Additional Information: Instructor Jennie Lapp (517) 784-9622
Type: Exercise
KALAMAZOO: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Classes are currently held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm
Address: Title Boxing Club – 661 Romence Road
City: Portage
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49024
Additional Information: Phone: 269-743-7839
Email: kalamazoo@rsbaffiliate.com
Type: Exercise
KALAMAZOO: YMCA IN PORTAGE
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Address: 2900 W. Centre Street
City: Portage
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49024
Additional Information: Delay the Disease: 3 levels (level is determined by assessment) Contact Trish Harrison (269) 459-4881 or taharr@kzooymca.org
DTD Certified Instructor: Sheri Shon
Fee is $90 for Y memebers $160 for community/nonmembers
Type: Exercise
KALAMAZOO: BRONSON ATHLETIC CLUB
Schedule: Exercise Class meets twice weekly
Address: 6789 Elm Valley Dr
City: Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49009
Additional Information: Exercise Class meets twice weekly Cost of $100.00 for 12 weeks Call 269-544-3200 for questions or to register You can also get one on one session with one of the class instructors for additional fee
Type: Exercise
KENT COUNTY: PWR! GROUP CLASS
Schedule: Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm Weekly Sessions – $25.00/month Contact: 616-866-6859
Address: 521 E. Division NE
City: Rockford
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49341
Additional Information: Weekly sessions, $25.00/month
Sessions resuming Feb 23, 2021
To reserve a spot, contact 616-866-6859
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Type: Exercise
GRAND RAPIDS: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Starts the week of April 18th 8-week sessions 60 minute class Free of charge Reservation are Required (space is limited)
Address: 475 Lake Michigan Drive NW
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49504
Additional Information: Contact: Trish Harrison 616-855-9536
tharrison@grymca.org
Type: Exercise
GRAND RAPIDS: TAI CHI
Schedule: Classes meet Every Monday from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Address: East Leonard Medical Complex 2680 Leonard St, NE
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49525
Additional Information: Tai chi, a balance-based exercise, is one non-pharmaceutical therapy which has been studied in patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that Tai Chi may improve balance and prevent falls among people with Parkinson’s disease. The class is for beginners and is $40 for 10 weeks. For more information contact: Ruth Kizer (616) 866-4256 or Brenda Schroeder (616) 866-1205 or (616) 450-9844 or bschreoder@chartmi.net
Type: Exercise
GRAND RAPIDS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Address: West Michigan, LLC 6538 Division Ave S
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49548
Additional Information: westmichigan@rsbaffiliate.com (616) 634-4250
Type: Exercise
GRAND RAPIDS: GR BALLET SCHOOL – DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Schedule: Meets Every Tuesday 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Address: Meijer-Royce Center for Dance 341 Ellsworth Ave, SW
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49503
Location Map: Additional Information: This 45 minute movement class is designed to increase the flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination of persons with Parkinson’s Disease. The class progresses from seated exercises to standing exercises at a bar to movements across the floor, all to live piano accompaniment. Spouses, caretakers, and friends are all encouraged to participate!
Grand Rapids Ballet Contact Attila Mosolygo at AttilaM@grballet.com
The Grand Rapids Ballet Main Office phone is: (616) 454-4771 ext. 17
Type: Dance
GRAND RAPIDS: POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS
Schedule: Class meets Every Monday during the school year from 4:30pm – 5:45pm
Address: Grand Valley State University Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences (CHS) 301 Michigan St, NE
City: Grand Rapids
Zip Code: 49503
Additional Information: There is an approval process: Contact Cathy at (616) 331-5974 and she will follow up with you with an evaluation/screening appointment as well as describing the level of activity. There is no charge and both men and women may participate. A doctor’s approval is required.
Type: Exercise
LIVINGSTON: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Contact 517-294-5598 for complete listing of class times
Address: 4176 E. Grand River Ave
City: Howell
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48843
Additional Information: Contact: Virginia Larioza or Ohana Karate
Phone: 517-294-5598
Email: livingstoncounty@rsbaffiliate.com
Type: Exercise
HOWELL: EXERCISE CLASS
Schedule: Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Address: 242 Church, 7526 Grand River Ave
City: Brighton
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48114
Additional Information: Contact: Stuart Blatt, PT, PhD 810-923-8970
Type: Exercise
HOWELL: ADAPTIVE EXERCISE WITH DR. STUART BLATT
Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00 pm
Address: 1st Presbyterian Church 323 Grand River Ave
City: Howell
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48843
Type: Exercise
CITY: CLINTON TWP
CLASS: PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING THE RECOVERY PROJECT –
Schedule: Wed: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Level 1&2 Tue: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Level 3&4 Thu: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Level 1&2
https://parkinsonsmi.org/images/WellnessClassSchedule091019.pdf
Address: 15500 19 Mile Road, Suite 330
City: Clinton Township
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48038
Additional Information: Phone: 586-412-0016 Fax: 586-412-0117
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/rock-steady-boxing/
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/pwrmoves/
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CITY: ST. Clair Shores
CLASS: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, 11-12:30
Location: Sidekicks Martial Arts Studio 21617 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores
Additional Information: Call Deb Colling at (248) 315-3068
for class prices
CITY: WARREN
CLASS: PD EXERCISE GROUP
Schedule: Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Address: St. John Macomb – Medical Center 12000 E. 12 Mile Road
City: Warren
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48093
Additional Information: Release/Permission from Physician required (586) 573-5123
MARQUETTE: MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays 2:00 – 3:15 PM Saturdays 1:00- 2:15 PM
Address: Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Avenue
City: Marquette
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49855
Additional Information:Free of charge
Lead Teacher: Marge Sklar
Sponsoring organizations: Dance Zone and Lake Superior Hospice
For more information or to register please contact Marge Sklar at (906) 236-1457 or via email by marge@dancezonemqt.org
Type: Dance
MARQUETTE: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Held on Mon, Wed & Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00pm
Address: Marquette YMCA 1420 Pine St.
City: Marquette
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49855
Additional Information: No fee Details available on site Contact Christina Bennett (906) 227-9622
Type:Exercise
PARKINSON BALANCE AND EXERCISE CLASS
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:00 am
Address: 2205 Jefferson Ave
City: Midland
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48640
Additional Information:
This program is offered free of charge
Greater Midland Community Center
Barstow Shipps Room
2205 Jefferson Ave
Midland, MI 48640
Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Abbi Brady, PT, DPT
PWR! Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, Moves Certified Therapist
Type: Exercise
MIDLAND: ROCK STEADY BOXING – MID MICHIGAN
Schedule: Mon – Thurs 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm
Address: 4612 James Savage Rd.
City: Midland
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48642
Additional Information: Contact: Stacey Hannah
Phone: (844) 829-2778
Email: midmichigan@rsbaffiliate.com
Type:Exercise
MIDLAND: MID MICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER
Schedule: Weekly classes
Address: Bay Medical Center Rehabilitation West Campus 4000 Wellness Dr
City: Midland
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48670
Additional Information: $2.00 per session (989) 667-6767
Type: Exercise
MUSKEGON AND SPRING LAKE: GENERATION CARE
Address: Generation Care 945 E Sherman Blvd
City: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49444
Additional Information: Many programs geared for people with PD, including Pedaling for PD water exercise and more at several locations Call (231) 737-4374 There is a fee
Type: Exercise
MUSKEGON: PARKINSON’S POOL CLASS
Schedule: Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Address: Generation Care-Muskegon 945 E. Sherman Blvd
City: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49444
Additional Information: $6.00 per class, can purchase a punch card- for a slightly discounted per class rate No monthly commitment required We have the capabilities to run this class at our Generation Care Grand Haven location but haven’t had enough interest
Type: Exercise
MUSKEGON: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Address: Generation Care-Muskegon 945 E. Sherman Blvd
City: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49444
Additional Information: Contact Generation Care, Muskegon (231) 737-4374
Type: Exercise
GRAND HAVEN: GO GROUP
Schedule: Runs on a 6 week basis every Friday from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Address: Generations Care-Muskegon 945 E. Sherman Blvd
City: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49444
Additional Information: Exercise based class with educational, speech, and cognitive components Runs on a 6 week basis every Friday from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Ability to run class at Generation Care clinic as well $48.00 for 6 week class Need to call for availiability and when the next class is starting (231) 737-4373
Type: Exercise
CITY: FARMINGTON HILLS
CLASS: RSB BOXING and PWR! moves
Schedule: New sessions will begin the 1st of every month Monday and Friday: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Assessments needed before beginning this class
Address: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd
City: Farmington Hills
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48334
Additional Information:
Fees:
Resident: $60
Non-Resident: $68
Type: Exercise
CITY: Rochester Hills
CLASS: RSB and PWR! moves at Legends Boxing Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays RSB, Wednesday Yoga, Friday PWR! moves
Location: Legends Boxing Gym 2602 South Rochester Rd. Rochester, Mi.
Additional Information: Please contact Deb Colling at (248) 315-3068 for an assessment and class prices.
ROCHESTER: OLDER PERSON’S COMMISION (OPC)
Schedule: Dance For Parkinson’s on Mondays from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Stretch and Strength for PD on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 am. Boxing for Parkinson’s on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. PWR! Moves on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm. Each session is 4 classes for $32 and is ongoing.
Address: 650 Letica Drive
City: Rochester
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48307
Additional Information: OPC Senior Center (248) 656-1403o pcseniorcenter.org Contact: Alli Woerner: takerootdance@gmail.com
OXFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP: PWR MOVES, EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Address: 925 N Lapeer Rd, Suite 113
City: Oxford Charter Township
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48371
Additional Information: Located at The Giving Tree Collective
Contact Angee Ludwa, MPT at 248-760-2019 for additional information about the class
ROCHESTER: DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S HOSTED BY TAKE ROOT
Schedule: Classes will be held on the following dates from 11am-12pm: November 13th December 11th January 8th February 12th March 5th April 9th May 14th
Address: Oakland University 371 Varner Drive Varner Hall Rm 132
City: Rochester
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48309
Additional Information: Contact Ali Woener takerootdance@gmail.com
Dance for Parkinson’s Disease classes will now be held in person free of charge at Oakland University, Varner Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4485 in Studio 132.
Classes are free and will be taught by our Dance for PD faculty!
Participants will be required to complete the health survey linked below prior to taking class. https://www.takerootdance.com/danceforpd
Type: Dance
ROYAL OAK: BEAUMONT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER-COOLIDGE
Schedule: Wednesdays 2-3pm Beaumont Health and Wellness Center-Coolidge 4949 Coolidge Hwy Location: Neuro Gym II First Class May 19, 2021 Cost per class is $14.00 For more information, call 248-655-5820
Address: Beaumont Health and Wellness Center 4949 Coolidge Hwy.
City: Royal Oak
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48073
Additional Information: Our classes are taught by physical and occupational therapists.
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Type: Exercise
OTTAWA: ALLENDALE SNAP FITNESS
Schedule: beginning November 18, 2022 at 9:00-10:00 am every Friday
Address: 6101 Lake Michigan Drive
City: Allendale
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49401
Additional Information: fee is $5 each time for individuals who are not Snap Fitness members
Type: Exercise
HOLLAND: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Address: Evergreen Commons 480 State St
City: Holland
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49423
Additional Information: kdraeger@evergreencommons.org (616) 355-5108
Type: Exercise
GRAND HAVEN: DANCING FOR PARKINSON’S/WEST MICHIGAN – LAKESHORE
Schedule: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Address: Spotlight Dance Academy 1445 Columbus Avenue
City: Grand Haven
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49417
Additional Information: Financial Support Provided, in part, by Parkinson’s Association of West Michigan
Head Teacher: Cathy Gamby
Assistant Head Teacher: MiMi Dunne
Accompanist: Karen Frederiksen
Coordinator and teacher: Janice White
Classes are free, however donations are welcome. Questions: DancingForParkinsons@gmail.com or call Jan at (616) 846-4097
Vist our Website at: http://danceforpd.org
Please join us! All PD levels, plus family member or caregiver welcome. Call to confirm class dates.
Type: Dance
GRAND HAVEN: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Classes run Tues, Thurs, & Friday 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Address: YMCA Tri-Cities 1 Y Dr.
City: Grand Haven
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49417
Additional Information: Contact: Erica Phelps (616) 842-7051 ext. 224 Permission from physician required Classes run Tues, Thurs, & Friday 10:30 am – 11:15 am $10 pass for non-members, free to members
Type: Exercise
TOLEDO, OHIO: INTERNATIONAL BOXING CLUB (IBC)
Schedule: Schedule for Knock Out Parkinson’s Monday – 9am to 10am Tuesday – 4:30pm to 5:30pm Wednesday – 9am to 10am Thursday – 4:30pm to 5:30pm Friday – 9am to 10am
Address: 5965 Telegraph Road
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Zip Code: 43612
Additional Information: About Knock Out Parkinson’s: Parkinson’s (KOP) is a therapeutic boxing program for individuals of varying ages diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The coach is a Certified Rock Steady Boxing Trainer. The program is a result of a Capstone project developed by a recent University of Toledo Occupational Therapy Doctorate graduate, Rachel Lopez (Martinez). There is NO FEE for this program.
Schedule for Knock Out Parkinson’s Monday – 9am to 10am Tuesday – 4:30pm to 5:30pm Wednesday – 9am to 10am Thursday – 4:30pm to 5:30pm Friday – 9am to 10am
Click on this link to see a GREAT video about the program: http://www.ibctoledo.org/knock-out-parkinsons.html
Type: Exercise
MISHAWAKA, IN: DELAY THE DISEASE
Schedule: Thursdays 2pm-3pm
Address: Sprenger Health Care Mishawaka 60257 Bodnar Boulevard
City: Mishawaka
State: Indiana
Zip Code: 46544
Additional Information: Free of Cost Contact: Brandi Snider, PTA, CKTP Director of Rehabilitation
Type: Exercise
SAGINAW: ROCK CITY STEADY BOXING
Schedule: M-Th 5am-10pm, Fri 5am-8pm, Sa 7am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Address: Diversified Fitness Club – 195 Mayer Road
City: Frankenmuth
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48734
Additional Information: Contact: Trisha Kokowicz
Phone: 989-652-4067
Email: diversifiedfitness@rsbaffiliate.com
RSB Classes begin September 18!
RSB Class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1pm – 2:30pm
Type: Exercise
SAGINAW: TRI CITIES SUPPORT GROUP WEEKLY EXERCISE PROGRAM
Schedule: Thursdays at 9 am
Address: 4141 McCarty Road
City: Saginaw
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48603
Additional Information: Free of charge Contact Martin Mann (989) 577-9574
Type: Exercise
WASHTENAW: ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Please contact 734-214-0220 for hours & class times
Address: Chelsea Wellness Center – 14800 E Old US Highway 12
City: Chelsea
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48118
Additional Information: Contact: Kari Goorhouse
Phone: 734-214-0220
Email: chelseawellness@rsbaffiliate.com
Type: Exercise
ANN ARBOR: PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S
Schedule: Mon, Wed & Fri 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Address: Health Innovation Coordinator YMCA Ann Arbor 400 W Washington St
City: Ann Arbor
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48103
Additional Information: Release/Permission from Physician required
Contact Ann Brennan (734) 661-8044 abrennan@AnnArborYMCA.org
Free to members, $30/mo for non-members
Type: Exercise
ANN ARBOR: PARKINSON’S MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS
Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Address: Turner Senior Resource Center 2401 Plymouth Road
City: Ann Arbor
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48105
Additional Information: For more info and registration call: Rachel Dewees @ 734-998-9350
Type: Dance
CITY: DEARBORN, HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
Schedule: Wednesdays from 11 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Address: 5500 Auto Club Drive, Ste 150
City: Dearborn
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48126
Additional Information: Cost: $25 per month (1 class a week x 4 weeks)
*Must be screened by physical therapist to attend
Please call 313-982-8266 or email kbourde1@hfhs.org Contact: Katie Bourdeau, PT, DPT
LIVONIA: THE RECOVERY PROJECT – PWR! & ROCK STEADY BOXING
Schedule: Mon / Wed / Fri: 11 am -12:30 pm Level 1&2 Mon: 3 pm – 4 pm Level 3 Tue: 2 pm – 3 pm Level 4
Address: The Recovery Project – 20000 Victor Pkwy Ste 100
City: Livonia
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48152
Additional Information: Contact: Steve Styes 734-953-1745 recoveryproject@rsbaffiliate.com
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/pwrmoves/
http://therecoveryproject.net/programs/rock-steady-boxing/
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Type: Exercise
GROSSE POINTE: ROCK STEADY BOXING CLASS
Schedule: Tuesdays – 10:30am, Thurs – 10:30am, Sat – 12:00pm
Address: 20957 Mack Ave
City: Grosse Pointe Woods
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48236
Additional Information: Contact: Mac Gallagher @ 313-458-8802/ 917-85
Email: grossepointe@rsbaffiliate.com
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Type: Exercise
DETROIT: DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE CLASS
Schedule: Every Monday from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Address: William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine 6525 2nd Ave.
City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48202
Additional Information: Taught by Brandon Koepsell of Take Root
First floor meeting room, just inside the main entrance
Cost: Free
Register: http://bit.ly/2nMtqUS
Contact Shawn Bennis 313-874-4520 Or email takerootdance@gmail.com for more info
Type: Exercisem Dance
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The practices of mindfulness and self-compassion can support us in our most challenging moments.
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Learn Together.
Join us for our 2025 Symposium: Hope in Every Step on April 25th in Livonia! This educational event is geared toward Parkinson’s patients, care partners, and professionals with the goal of finding hope along your journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Healthcare professionals are eligible to receive five CEUs. This event will exercise your mind and body with breakout exercise sessions in PWR! Moves and dance.
We invite you to the Parkinson’s Summer Forum on May 22 in Traverse City! This is an educational event designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their care partners and aims to provide hope, knowledge, and practical strategies to navigate the Parkinson’s journey with confidence.
Orientation the first Wednesday of each month. In-person and virtual options are available. Contact jwall@parkinsonsmi.org for more information and to register.
MPF’s Virtual Education programs are
available live, the 3rd Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
To register please check out our education calendar at http://parkinsonsmi.org/grow/#calendar or contact Julia Wall at jwall@parkinsonsmi.org
To access the Zoom link, visit https://parkinsonsmi-org.zoom.us/ for Meeting ID: 660 963 7129. Enter the Password, MPF2020 (Letters are all capitalized) Or participate by phone, 646-558-8656, then enter meeting ID 660 963 7129.
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Support Groups
Bring Communities Together.
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation proudly offers a network of over 70 support groups across all 83 counties in Michigan, including virtual options.
These monthly meetings often feature guest speakers on various Parkinson’s-related topics or provide a safe space to seek support and build connections within your community. Remember, you are not alone!
To find a support group near you, please click below for a complete listing organized by county. Virtual groups are listed on the last page. Each group has a contact person listed for specific inquiries.
First-time attendees are encouraged to contact the facilitator before attending their first meeting.
If you’re unable to connect with a group or need further assistance, please contact the Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 248-433-1101. We’re here to help!
