Mindful Movement for PD - Burlington
2027-04-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2027-04-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2027-04-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2027-04-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2027-03-30 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Pkwy, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Instructor: Jennifer Norris, PT, DPT
Jen is an outpatient physical therapist in Burlington, WI. She graduated from Carroll University in 2022, where she spent her student years caregiving for adults with neurological conditions. Jen loves group exercise and believes in healing through movement. She has 3 years of experience volunteering for Rock Steady Boxing classes in various locations, and she is a PWR!Moves™ Trained Therapist. Her other hobbies include playing French horn, reading, and going to the gym.
* Contact instructor to register.

Mindful Movement for PD - Watertown
2027-04-27 11:45 - 12:45, 2027-04-20 11:45 - 12:45, 2027-04-13 11:45 - 12:45, 2027-04-06 11:45 - 12:45, 2027-03-30 11:45 - 12:45 | Schultz Family YMCA, 672 Johnson St, Watertown, WI, 53094, United States
Instructor: Dr. Joy Cochran
Joy is the owner of JOY Explorations, an adventure and wellness company, empowering adults with neurologic conditions and 55+. She also works as an Outpatient Physical Therapist at Aurora Healthcare in Menomonee Falls. Joy graduated with her doctor of physical therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson’s Disease – LSVT BIG and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Moves. In her free time, Joy enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Mia and Otto.
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Mindful Movement for PD - Cudahy
2027-04-26 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-04-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-04-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-04-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Kelly Senior Center, 6100 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI, 53110, United States
Instructor: Joe Patnode
Joe leads exercise classes in Cudahy for people with PD. He comes from a military background, serving 17 years in the United States Army Reserves where he is a Master Fitness Trainer. He is also studying Kinesiology with the goal of becoming a Clinical Exercise Physiologist focusing on exercise programs for special populations. In his free time, Joe is an avid runner with a current goal of completing his first 50K ultra-marathon. His other hobbies are centered around being active and outdoors with his wife and two dogs.
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Mindful Movement for PD - Stevens Point
2027-04-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2027-04-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2027-04-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2027-04-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Stevens Point YMCA, 1000 Division St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Instructor: Courtney Schaefer, DPT
Currently all classes are in-person. Please contact Courtney if you would like to know more information about her class. aspirus.wpa.sp@gmail.com
Courtney Mallett, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s disease care. She provides individualized, evidence-based treatment focused on improving mobility, balance, strength, and overall function. Using techniques such as amplitude-based training, gait and balance retraining, and functional strengthening, Dr. Mallett helps patients maintain independence and confidence. She is passionate about empowering individuals through education and exercise, supporting them at every stage of their Parkinson’s journey to enhance quality of life and promote long-term wellness.

Parkinson's Dance - Virtual
2027-04-22 13:00 - 14:15, 2027-04-15 13:00 - 14:15, 2027-04-08 13:00 - 14:15, 2027-04-01 13:00 - 14:15 | Virtual

Mindful Movement for PD - Chippewa Falls
2027-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 W Central St, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Instructor: Ellen Dovre
Ellen teaches “Yoga and More” and Movement and Music classes for people with Parkinson’s in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. She has been a physical therapist for 30 years, a yoga teacher(E-RYT 200) for 14. She is certified in LSVT BIG, BIG for Life and PWR!. She also teaches classes for bone health. She enjoys spending time with family and friends hiking, biking, paddling, and dancing.
Currently in-person and virtual
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Care Partner Support Group - Virtual
2027-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Whether you are a caregiver or a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s, we know that there may be challenges with this role. WPA offers this virtual care partner/caregiver support group so you can join us from the comfort of your own home.
Monthly Meetings
3rd Wednesday at 6:30pm
Facilitator:
WPA Team Member
If you would like to join us please register here.

YOPD: Connect - Virtual Young Onset Support Group
2027-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Welcome~ We are glad you are here! You are among friends.
Apart from the physical challenges of the disease, people with Young-Onset Parkinson’s face unique issues related to family, career, finances and living long-term with the condition. Talking with other people the same age, with similar symptoms, can be very helpful.
This is a safe space to share your story and questions about your journey with PD. YOPD mentors are available when support is needed along the way.
If you didn’t join us last month at our pilot meeting, register now!

Parkinson's Dance - Whitefish Bay
2027-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217
Instructor: Susanne Carter
A long career of teaching, choreographing and directing dance in the Milwaukee Metro Area.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR of Carter Productions DANCE/FITNESS business 2002
Second career Certified Personal Trainer-One of the best decisions of my life 2007
Creator of SWEATnDANCE a group fitness class since 2006
Creator of YOGA MIX at Alverno College since 2008
A founding instructor of THE PARKINSON DANCE CLASS 2009. Hooked on teaching
dance to those with PD.
WISCONSIN DANCE COUNCIL CAREER RECOGNITION AWARD 2010 – To a person whose diverse dance contributions such as organization, leadership, choreographer, performer, educator, and innovator have changed the future of dance in Wisconsin.

* Contact instructor to register.
This class meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm
Susanne also teaches a virtual class weekly on Thursday at 1:00pm – Details Here

Brookfield Support Group
2027-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Monthly Meetings
1st Thursday at 2:00pm
Facilitators:
WPA Team Member
Contact us at 414-312-6990 or mail@wiparkinson.org
