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
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Contact: Jim Schultice
Masonville Methodist Church
Contact: Wendy Schmidt
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:
3rd Wednesday
Time:
6:45pm
More Information:
Myra HIrschorn
Willingboro Public Library
Contact: Melissa Larkin
Date:
1st Thursday
Time:
1:30 pm
More Information:
Suzanne Reichwein
Date:
1st Thursdays of Every Month @ 1:00 PM
More Information:
Susan Curry
The Health Center at Beckett Building
Contact: Antoinette Shields or Mide Babalola
Date:
Every Tuesday
Time:
2 pm
More Information:
Dollie Johnson
PUPS (People Understanding Parkinson’s)
Giant Food Store Community Center
315 S York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Contact: Diane Burleigh
Riddle Village Retirement
Contact: Mary Wolstenholme
Date:
2nd Wednesday
Time:
2:30 pm
More Information:
Cindy
Date:
3rd Monday
Time:
5:30pm
More Information:
Gary Chard
More Information:
Victoria Pena
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!
Location: Cooper University Health Care, Neurology
Date: 2nd Friday of the month
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Contact: Corlynn Hullfish at 856.968.8581
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Contact: Jim Schultice
Masonville Methodist Church
Contact: Wendy Schmidt
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!
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:
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
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
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 Wednesday
Time:
6:45pm
More Information:
Myra HIrschorn
Willingboro Public Library
Contact: Melissa Larkin
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
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:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time:
5 pm – 6 pm
Date:
1st Thursday
Time:
1:30 pm
More Information:
Suzanne Reichwein
The Stay Fit Program is for those individuals who desire to exercise and keep active, but cannot go to a regular gym or Y.M.C.A. because of slowness, stiffness, balance or safety issues. Participants exercise in a group under the direction of physical therapist students, directly supervised by 2 physical therapists with experience in the treatment of individuals with neurologic disease. Most levels of disability of persons with either Parkinson disease or multiple sclerosis can be accommodated.
Date:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
September to December and February to May
Other class times may be added during the year.
Time:
1:30 pm – 2:30pm and 3 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost & Registration: $5 per class
Janet Readinger, RPT, DPT
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:
Mondays
Time:
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost & Registration:
Date:
1st Thursdays of Every Month @ 1:00 PM
More Information:
Susan Curry
The Health Center at Beckett Building
Contact: Antoinette Shields or Mide Babalola