Parkinson's disease & movement disorders

We offer a range of programs tailored to the needs of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and their caregivers.  These include:

• Educational seminars: learn more about the latest in treatment, research, and daily living strategies
• Healing arts programs: engage in creative and therapeutic activities to support emotional and physical well being
• Counseling and therapy services: access professional support to manage the emotional and psychological aspects of living with a movement disorder.

Improve quality of life through supervised exercise and group support.

Modified for all mobility levels—including those who walk independently or use a cane or wheelchair—the Parkinson’s Wellness Program at CentraState's Fitness & Wellness Center is designed to help patients manage symptoms such as stiffness, immobility, and gait abnormalities.

Benefits may include:

• Improved sense of well-being
• Enhanced cardiovascular fitness
• Increased flexibility and balance
• Better gait and walking speed
• Reduced risk of falls
• Greater muscular strength and endurance

This program is tailored to support long-term symptom management and overall quality of life.

Rock Steady Boxing is designed specifically for people with this degenerative movement disorder to help with motor skills, balance, speech, and sensory function. The program is tailored to the fitness levels of all stages of Parkinson’s—from newly diagnosed to those who’ve been living with it for years. The exercises in the program help patients improve agility, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination and overall strength. The program incorporates non-contact boxing, stretching, bicycling, running, jump roping, push-ups, and balancing.

The Rock Steady program meets twice per week and is led by certified trainers/coaches. One class is based on an individual’s specific abilities and the other is a group class open to all individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Rock Steady Boxing serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability.

A physician’s referral is required to get started.