Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence hosts WellnessWorks. This dynamic wellness platform for the PD community offers Zoom-based exercise classes, including yoga, Rock Steady Boxing, Tai Chi, NIA Moving to Heal, and Care Partner Self-Care, for people with Parkinson’s and related disorders as well as care partners. The umbrella of WellnessWorks also includes free remote networking groups (for artists, women, people in the “middle years of their PD journey”, newly diagnosed folks, adult children of parents with PD, and young adults with PD), educational programs, support groups, and community wellness opportunities. Learn more about our programs or subscribe to our monthly newsletter by reaching out to wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu.

Join our monthly class to regain and retain your speech and swallowing! This program is open to those currently enrolled, or have previously completed, SPEAK OUT!® therapy, a program developed by the nonprofit Parkinson Voice Project.

Email kellie.reynolds@nm.org to register!

Join our virtual neurology caregiver support group designed for family members and caregivers of people living with various neurological conditions. Together, we will:
– Share stories in a supportive space
– Learn coping tools to manage stress, grief, and guilt
– Gain practical tips for supporting and communicating with our loved ones
– Build a community of understanding and encouragement

Email kellie.reynolds@nm.org or melissa.beno-tokarz@nm.org to register!

A space for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to connect, share, and support each other. Each month will look a little different – with open conversations, guest speakers, fun activities, and helpful tips for living well.

Johns Hopkins offers a virtual group to Young Onset (diagnosed before age 60) people with Parkinson’s to learn about the unique experiences of living with PD during an earlier phase of life than typical onset. Format varies between open group discussion, guest speakers, and educational presentations.

Boxing For Balance is a leading Parkinson’s boxing and movement resource serving Los Angeles County and Ventura County through a network of Rock Steady Boxing affiliated programs, local class locations, and virtual Parkinson’s exercise resources.

Our mission is to help individuals with Parkinson’s disease improve balance, coordination, mobility, strength, confidence, and quality of life through evidence-based boxing-inspired exercise and functional movement training designed specifically for neurological conditions.

Boxing For Balance supports Parkinson’s exercise programs and Rock Steady Boxing affiliated classes in Santa Monica, Lake Balboa, Woodland Hills, and Thousand Oaks, while also serving surrounding communities including Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Ventura, Encino, Tarzana, Northridge, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Culver City, Malibu, and surrounding Southern California areas.

Programs and resources include:
• Rock Steady Boxing affiliated classes
• Parkinson’s boxing programs
• Balance and mobility training
• Seated and standing exercise options
• Virtual Parkinson’s exercise videos
• Fall prevention and coordination exercises
• Boxing-based fitness for neurological conditions
• Neuro-focused movement coaching for all stages of Parkinson’s disease

Visit Boxing For Balance to explore Parkinson’s exercise resources, find local class locations across Los Angeles and Ventura County, and access specialized boxing and movement programs designed to help people with Parkinson’s stay active, engaged, and empowered.