Opened in February 2026, The Bandeen Center is New York City’s first dedicated facility for holistic Parkinson’s care. Our programming spans fitness classes—focused on building strength, improving mobility, and slowing disease progression—educational lectures, support groups, and wellness activities for both people with PD and their care partners. With a medical advisory board of practicing neurologists and a facility expanding to 9,000 square feet later this year, we’re just getting started. Here, people affected by Parkinson’s are empowered to live their fullest lives, in a community that supports them every step of the way. Visit our website to learn more or make an appointment to visit. Financial support is available for membership fees.

The Laboratory for the study of Upper Airway Dysfunction (UAD) is committed to improving clinical outcomes and quality of life in individuals with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) and dystussia (cough disorders) through research, clinical care, and education. We offer free in-person evaluations of swallowing, cough, and speech and have several active research studies of exercise-based treatments for dysphagia and dystussia.

Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do, but it can also be one of the hardest because of past experience of not being heard, believed, or supported. Extreme stressors, life transitions, and traumatic events – including new or ongoing health conditions – affect every aspect of our lives and can make relationships – with family, friends, colleagues, and even healthcare providers – very challenging. The impact of these events can make us feel isolated, misunderstood, and unsupported (even by the well-intentioned). They can also lead us to make choices we aren’t proud of and limit our enjoyment of life in general.

My practice is dedicated to working with young adults-older adults who are living with stress related to life transitions, complex chronic illness (including Parkinson’s, Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, TBI, Stroke, Epilepsy, MS, ADHD, and other neurological conditions), as well as with caregivers, medical providers, and allied professionals who serve these populations.

I believe in working with every client as a whole person not just as a collection of symptoms. My approach is compassionate and collaborative. Together we will create a safe and healing space to grow skills, help you create a new normal, and gradually process your lived experiences to achieve a life that feels more balanced, peaceful, and sustainable.

**Please note that I do accept some insurances, OON benefits, and private pay.

Elder Care Homecare is a licensed home care agency serving clients across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. As a certified community partner of the Parkinson’s Foundation, we provide compassionate, specialized in-home support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. Our experienced caregivers assist with daily living, medication reminders, and mobility — helping clients remain safe and independent at home.