Date:
1st Thursdays of Every Month @ 1:00 PM
More Information:
Susan Curry
Riddle Village Retirement
Contact: Mary Wolstenholme
The Health Center at Beckett Building
Contact: Antoinette Shields or Mide Babalola
Date:
3rd Monday
Time:
5:30pm
More Information:
Gary Chard
Date:
Every Tuesday
Time:
2 pm
More Information:
Dollie Johnson
Women’s Group
Center City, Philadelphia
Contact: Lori Katz, lorikldtc@aol.com
Early Onset Women’s Support Group
Contact: Gerrie Blavat, PHLWwPD@gmail.com
Carepartners Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Karen Jacobson, 215-829-7273
Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Suzanne Reichwein, sreichwein@pahosp.com
Deep Brain Stimulation
Pennsylvania Hospital: Hall Mercer Building
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
Parkinson Plus Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
EMPower’D Seminar Series: Engaging Minorities with Parkinson’s Disease
Contact: Yuliis Bell, yuliis.bell@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-5078
Date:
Last Wednesday of the month
Time:
1:15pm
More Information:
Mary Jo Baldino
Date:
3rd Saturday
Time:
10-12pm
More Information:
Gary Chard
Lobby Conference Room, 1100
Contact: Christina Cook
Date:
2nd Sunday
Time:
2-3:30pm
More Information:
David Kaplan
Date:
1st Thursday
Time:
1:30 pm
More Information:
Suzanne Reichwein
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Contact: Jim Schultice
Contact: Stacy Gandia
3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
Date:
Every Third Thursday
Time:
5:30pm – 7pm.
More information:
Christine Virion Cook
Phoenixville Hospital
Contact: Barbara O’Conner
Lions Gate Retirement Community
Location: Cooper University Health Care, Neurology
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at 856.968.8581
Requirements for Rock Steady Boxing classes at Joltin’ Jabs
Currently, all classes are being conducted in Manayunk at Joltin’ Jabs, 4303 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127.
Criteria to Participate:
Clients need to fill out an application, have written clearance from their physician, and make an appointment for a private screening in advance of being accepted into a class.
You will need to download, complete and mail the following forms to The Parkinson Council, 555 City Avenue, Suite 480, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
All forms are required!
At the moment, there are 2 class levels both designed for individuals with early onset PD or those with the beginning symptoms of PD. For both classes, clients should be able to be on the feet for 30 minutes without a break and have had no falls in the past three months.
Level 1: Tuesdays, 11 am to 12:30 pm
The focus of this class is to improve over-all fitness, work on postural imbalances, deep breathing techniques and maintain a healthy body. Classes are fast paced, and transitions are rapid between exercises. No assistance is required.
Your symptoms should be mild, inconvenient but not disabling. You should have no cardiac issues and the ability to self-monitor. Clear communication is expected.
Level 2: Tuesdays, 11 am to 12:15 pm and Thursdays, 11 am to 12:15 pm
The focus of this class is to maintain fitness level, address postural imbalances, encourage deep breathing, improve balance and stress accuracy of movements. More time is given for transitions. Very little assistance is required.
Clients may have bilateral symptoms, but minimal disability. Only mild balance impairment is present.
If you have any questions, please contact The Parkinson Council at 610.668.4292.
To sign up for an assessment and classes, click here!
Riddle Village Retirement
Contact: Mary Wolstenholme
The Health Center at Beckett Building
Contact: Antoinette Shields or Mide Babalola
Date:
3rd Monday
Time:
5:30pm
More Information:
Gary Chard
Join friends and family in the PD community, even if you have never danced before.
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Thursdays, 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost & Registration:
Date:
Every Tuesday
Time:
2 pm
More Information:
Dollie Johnson
Join friends and family in the PD community, even if you have never danced before.
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Dates:
Tuesdays, 1 pm – 2:15 pm.
Registration:
Wendy R. Lewis
This adaptive yoga class will focus on strength- building, balance, coordination, stretching, breathing, and fun. Carepartners/support people are welcome.
Location: 1700 Samson Street, 6th floor (accessible studio)
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
For more information: guidera@nursing.upenn.edu
Women’s Group
Center City, Philadelphia
Contact: Lori Katz, lorikldtc@aol.com
Early Onset Women’s Support Group
Contact: Gerrie Blavat, PHLWwPD@gmail.com
Carepartners Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Karen Jacobson, 215-829-7273
Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Suzanne Reichwein, sreichwein@pahosp.com
Deep Brain Stimulation
Pennsylvania Hospital: Hall Mercer Building
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
Parkinson Plus Group
Comprehensive Neurological Center
Contact: Josue Etienne, josue.etienne@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-2347
EMPower’D Seminar Series: Engaging Minorities with Parkinson’s Disease
Contact: Yuliis Bell, yuliis.bell@uphs.upenn.edu 215-829-5078
Research has shown that regular exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, as well as improve your overall level of fitness and sense of well-being.
Join Jefferson Health’s weekly exercise group at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Wednesdays, 1pm to 2pm at the Edison Building, 130 South 9th Street, Room 1301.
Ongoing groups will continue Fridays, 1pm to 2pm at Jefferson Methodist Hospital, 2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19148, First Floor Rehab Gym.
Group members participate in seated aerobic exercises as well as balance and strengthening activities in a supportive setting, led by a physical therapist. (Click here for a flyer!).
Sessions run for 8 weeks (rolling start date) and cost $40. Call 215.952.9179 to register today!
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Dates:
Wednesdays
Time:
1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Cost & Registration:
Date:
Last Wednesday of the month
Time:
1:15pm
More Information:
Mary Jo Baldino
Join friends and family in the PD community, even if you have never danced before.
Your first class is free so join us for a fun, fulfilling experience.
Everyone with PD, family and friends are welcome… no dance experience is necessary! Participants have the opportunity to experience a variety of dance themes including folk dance, ballet, jazz, tap, and musical theater numbers, all with an emphasis on using the power of music to move. Bring a partner for free.
Dates:
Saturdays
2 pm – 3:15 pm
Registration:
Keila Cordova
Date:
3rd Saturday
Time:
10-12pm
More Information:
Gary Chard
Theresa Conroy, earned her Certification by graduating from two accredited Yoga Therapy Schools and meeting specific criteria for education and experience set by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Only those who meet those standards may call themselves a Certified Yoga Therapist, or C-IAYT. 
Theresa uses postures, breathing practices, flowing movement and relaxation techniques to address the specific and wide-ranging symptoms of this neurological disease. The pace of this yoga therapy class is matched to the needs and abilities of participants, who learn how to improve balance, avoid falls and injury, release stiff muscles, develop core strength and reduce anxiety and depression.
This class is supported by a grant from The Parkinson Council.
Date:
Thursdays
Time:
9:30 am and 11 am
Cost & Registration:
$10 per class
More Information:
Theresa Conroy
This exercise program addresses the unique fitness needs of patients with diseases such as Parkinson’s, which are not traditionally met by typical exercise programs. Twelve week session, once a week (ongoing throughout the year).
Date:
Mondays
Time:
4 pm – 5 pm
Lobby Conference Room, 1100
Contact: Christina Cook
Date:
2nd Sunday
Time:
2-3:30pm
More Information:
David Kaplan