Exercise & Movement Programs

EXERCISE PROGRAMS

DANCE PROGRAMS

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor: Parkinson's Movement & Dance Class
Wednesdays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Turner Senior Resource Center
2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
For more info and registration call:
Rachel Dewees @ 734-998-9350

Bloomfield: Movingthru – Parkinson’s & Dance
Thursdays, 1:45PM – 2:30PM – 1/2 hour social time after class
in the Bloomfield Township Senior Center Cafe
4/classes Non Res $24
FREE for Township Residents
Preregistration required – no drop-ins
Bloomfield Township Senior Center
4315 Andover Rd.
Bloomfield Township , MI 48302
Visit the website here.
For more information or to register please click here or call 248.723.3500

Bingham Farms: Yoga for Parkinson's & Other Neurologic Diseases
TBD - call for details
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Yoga session and light snacks
Join registered yoga and mediation for patients suffering neurologic diseases.
A brief presentation by Dr.Schechter on Apokyn for treating Parkinson's Disease
RSVP - 248-855-7495 or 248-514-4915
Space is limited
Location:
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
30400 Telegraph Road, Room 151
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Clinton Township: Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's Wellness Class
The Recovery Project
15500 19 Mile Rd, Suite 330
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Questions?
Please call 586-412-0016
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 30
10:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone must have an initial screening by our RSB
skilled therapist before starting the class
Screening Day is Tuesday, January 16 beginning at 9:00am
Please schedule your screening appointment today

Pontiac: Dance for Parkinson's Disease
Tuesdays 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Free and open to the public
Lead Teacher: Take Root Co-Director/Co-Founder Ali Woerner and/or Take Root Rehearsal Director Vivian Costello
Host organization: Take Root
Styles Taught: ballet, modern, jazz and tap.
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
Wellness Center
44405 Woodward Ave
Pontiac MI, 48341
For more information and an updated schedule, click here.

Pontiac: St.Joseph Mercy Oakland's Wellness Center Studio
44405 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341
Main Campus Phone# 858-3000
All classes are free and open to the public
Registration is required 
To register call: 248-858-6200
For more info, visit the website at www.takerootdance.com
Dance for Parkinson's Disease participants will be empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative. This class is an aesthetic experience that uses the elements of narrative, imagery and community to develop artistry and grace while addressing such PD specific concerns as balance, flexibility, coordination, isolation and depression. The classes engage participants' minds and bodies, and create an enjoyable, social enviroment that emphasizes dancing rather than therapy. Active demonstration by professional dancers inspires participants to recapture grace, while guided improvisation fosters creativity, and experimentation with movement.

Rochester: Dance for Parkinson's hosted by Take Root
11:00am - 12:15pm Meets weekly
Contact Ali Woener takerootdance@gmail.com No fee, but donations are accepted. Classes will not meet June and July
Oakland University
371 Varner Drive
Varner Hall Rm 132
Rochester, MI 48309

Class schedule for the 2017/2018 year

(Times: 11:00 am - 12:15pm)
2017: Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 4, Dec 9
2018: Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 24, April 7

Rochester: Older Person's Commision (OPC)
650 Letica Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 656-1403
Every Wednesday
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
opcseniorcenter.org
Contact: Alli Woerner: takerootdance@gmail.com

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN (Exercise)

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN (Dance)

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (Exercise)

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (Dance)

WEST MICHIGAN (Exercise)

Grand Rapids: Adaptive Yoga for People with Parkinson's
Class meets Every Monday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beginning May 6th
People with PD have been shown to respond favorably to the practice of Yoga. This class is suitable for people with PD as well as their caregivers. While yoga cannot reverse PD, it can ease symptoms by improving core strength, flexibility, and balance. Yoga will also decreases stress and bring calm to a busy mind, allowing for deeper relaxation.
Katherine Florentine, ERYT500, has been practicing & teaching yoga for over 20 years. She studies therapeutic applications of Yoga with internationally recognized teachers, and offers classes and workshops nationally and in Australia.
Cascade Yoga Studio
5060 Cascade Rd, SE, Suite G
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Contact Katherine at (616) 464-1610 or email: katherine.florentine@gmail.com
Suggested donation: $5

Grand Rapids: Exercise & Recreation Class
Class is Every Wednesday and Friday
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helps achieve and maintain the highest level of physical functioning. The instructor is Judy Overmyer, the primary physical therapist at the Hauenstein Center of St. Mary's Health Care. The class provides enjoyable exercise tailored to assist people with Parkinson's improve balance, strength and motor functions. You may participate alone or bring a partner.
310 Lafayette Ave, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Room Location: 305 Wege Center
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Room
There is a free covered parking in the garage behind the building. Doctor's approval in writing is required. The cost is $3 per session (arrangements available if unable to pay).
First visit is free. 

Grand Haven: GO Group
Exercise based class with educational, speech,
and cognitive components
Runs on a 6 week basis
every Friday from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Generations Care-Muskegon
945 E. Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
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

Grand Haven: Pedaling for Parkinson's
YMCA Tri-Cities
1 Y Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
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

Grand Haven: Pedaling For Parkinson's
Tandem bicycling
$6.00 per ride, with volunteer rider, which GC could help to coordinate. For more info call: 616-935-3300
Located at 
Generation Care Grand Haven
16760 Lincoln St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Grand Rapids: 3M - Music, Motion, and Mobility Class Wednesdays and Fridays 1:15pm-2:15pm
Mercy Saint Mary's
245 Cherry SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1st Floor Conference Room
Physician's approval to participate required
*Participant needs to be safe and independent in
standing exercises or have a helper to guide them.
Open to anyone with balance or walking challenge
Cost is $3.00 per session or
11 sessions can be pre-paid for $30.00
Parking is free in the lor to the west of the building
Contact Judy Overmyer, PT
Mercy Saint Mary's Hauenstein NeuroSciences NeuroRehab
Phone: 616-685-6749
Fax: 616-685-8908

Grand Rapids: Power Up Exercise Class
Class meets Every Monday during the school year from 4:30pm - 5:45pm
This class is led by Cathy Harro, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program,
Grand Valley State University
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
301 Michigan St, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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.

Grand Rapids: Rock Steady Boxing
West Michigan, LLC
6538 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
westmichigan@rsbaffiliate.com
(616) 634-4250

Grand Rapids: Tai Chi
Classes meet Every Monday from
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
East Leonard Medical Complex
2680 Leonard St, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
For more information contact: Ruth Kizer (616) 866-4256 or Brenda Schroeder (616) 866-1205 or (616) 450-9844 or bschreoder@chartmi.net

Holland: Pedaling for Parkinson's
Evergreen Commons
480 State St
Holland, MI 49423
kdraeger@evergreencommons.org
(616) 355-5108

Muskegon: Pedaling for Parkinson's
Contact Generation Care, Muskegon
(231) 737-4374

Muskegon: Parkinson's Pool Class
Exercise based class
Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Generation Care-Muskegon
945 E. Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
$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

Muskegon and Spring Lake: Generation Care
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

Wyoming: Metro Health Exercise Class for Parkinson's Patients
Metro Health Conference Center
2225 Byron Center Avenue, SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Classes meet Every Tuesday from
11:00am - 12:00pm
The class is FREE but you must register by calling Parkinson Association of West MI Exercise Group (616) 252-7199

WEST MICHIGAN (Dance)

Grand Haven: Dancing for Parkinson’s/West Michigan - Lakeshore
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:30 PM
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 held at
Spotlight Dance Academy
1445 Columbus Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Classes are free, however donations are welcome.
Questions: DancingForParkinsons@gmail.com or
call Jan at (616) 846-4097
Vist our Website at: danceforpd.org
Please join us! All PD levels, plus family member or caregiver welcome. Call to confirm class dates.

Grand Rapids: Ballroom Dance Class: Dancing with Parkinson's Disease
Meets Every Tuesday. Times have not been finalized at this time.
Mary Free Bed Adaptive Sports Program is offering a Ballroom Dance class. This dance class will provide fun and enjoyable exercise routines to calm and relax the symptoms of PD. This class is suitable for all age groups, and for people with neurological and/or physical disabilities. A dance partner is encouraged but not mandatory.
Mary Free Bed YMCA
5500 Burton St, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 285-9077
NOTE: PROGRAM NOT YET FINALIZED. Contact Jo Garber at (941) 587-9420 for the most current and up to date information related to this program.

Grand Rapids: GR Ballet School - Dancing with Parkinson's Disease
Meets Every Tuesday
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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
Meijer-Royce Center for Dance
341 Ellsworth Ave, SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Contact Attila Mosolygo at AttilaM@grballet.com
The Grand Rapids Ballet Main Office phone is:
(616) 454-4771 ext. 17

MID MICHIGAN (Exercise)

Flint: Genesse County - Parkinson's Wellness Recovery(PWR!) Class
Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
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. 

Urban Health and Wellness Center
1153 William S. White Building 509 N. Harrison Street
Flint, MI 48502

(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.

Jackson: Pedaling for Parkinson's
YMCA Jackson
127 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
Mon, Wed & Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor Jennie Lapp (517) 784-9622

Lansing: Parkinson's Fitness Program
Mondays 6:30 pm boxing,
Tuesdays 1:00 pm exercise,
Wednesdays 6:30 pm exercise,
Thursdays 1:00 pm exercise
12-week program,
Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club
2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing MI 48823
No fee - Sponsored by Making the Turn Golf
Contact Rus Zalkin (517) 364-88244

Lansing: Rock Steady Boxing - Gloved Ones
1010 Ballard St
Lansing, MI 48906
Every Tues. starting Aug. 15
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
$60 per month - 12 classes
glovedones@rsbaffiliate.com
(517) 449-5995

Lansing: Rock Steady Boxing
The Recovery Project
3960 Patient Care Drive Suite 117
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-0996 pdf See flyer for details (241 KB)

Midland: Mid Michigan Medical Center
Bay Medical Center Rehabilitation West Campus
4000 Wellness Dr, Midland, MI 48670
Weekly classes
$2.00 per session
(989) 667-6767

Midland: Rock Steady Boxing - Mid Michigan
1914 S. Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640
Mon - Thurs
9:00 am - 11 am, and 5:30 pm
midmichigan@rsbaffiliate.com
(844) 829-2778

Mt. Pleasant: MOVE FOR HEALTH - PWR!MOVES
Starting September 11th, 2017
Tuesdays 2:30 pm
Carl's Center Room 2138
Health Professions Building
Central Michigan University
Contact (989) 774-3904
*PWR!MOVES is a Parkinson's Disease
Specific skill training program to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements.
Contact: Danielle Puckett at pucke1dn@cmich.eduor (313) 820-9975

Saginaw: Tri Cities Support Group Weekly Exercise Program
Thursdays at 9 am
Wescourt Retirement Community, Saginaw 48603
Free of charge
Contact Martin Mann (989) 577-9574

MID MICHIGAN (Dance)

Okemos: Parkindance class
Wednesdays 1:00 pm
Happendance Okemos
3448 Hagadorn Rd. Suite C
Okemos, MI 48864
No fee- Sponsored by Making The Turn Golf
Contact Diane Newman (517) 333-3528