Parkinson Disease Basics Class
Discover how Parkinson’s disease impacts the body and why it leads to a range of symptoms. Through this course series, you’ll gain insights into the typical progression of the disease and how you and your healthcare team can identify changes in symptoms early. You’ll also learn how targeted exercises can help slow disease progression and which exercise types are most beneficial for managing Parkinson’s effectively.
Dates
4 Sessions on Tuesdays at 3:00 EST during the month of January.
- Tuesday, January 7th from 3:00-4:00 EST
- Tuesday, January 14th from 3:00-4:00 EST
- Tuesday, January 21st from 3:00-4:00 EST
- Tuesday, January 28th from 3:00-4:00 EST
Pricing
$160.00 for the four-session series. This price includes an attendee and one partner/caregiver. The class is capped at 10 paying participants so that everyone can ask questions.
About the Instructor
Dr. Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy is a leading expert in neurologic physical therapy with extensive experience treating individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
She is a Parkinson Foundation Faculty Scholar and an internationally invited speaker on Parkinson’s disease. As a licensed physical therapist, she has dedicated her career to helping patients manage symptoms, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. Dr. Martin has conducted and published research on Parkinson’s disease, particularly focusing on how to help people with Parkinson’s disease to move better.
Dr. Rebecca Martin brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to teaching, empowering patients and their families with the tools they need to understand and navigate the complexities of Parkinson’s disease.