For Parkinson's, exercise is medicine. Research is finding that exercise can possibly slow down the progression of PD because it naturally produces dopamine!
Parkinson's-specific exercise options in NC
As these offerings are subject to change without our knowledge, instead of listing the times/dates and locations, we encourage you to reach out to the appropriate contacts listed.
Piedmont Area
Mountains Area
Coastal Area
If there is no Parkinson's-specific exercise in your area, we encourage you to check out options at your local Senior Senior, YMCA and Silver Sneakers.
- Carrboro:
- Yoga - Visit www.healingartyoga.com
- Cary:
- Rock Steady Boxing - Contact Greg at 603-494-0000 or Amanda at 704-302-3767 or email rocksteadynctriangle@gmail.com
- Dance & Movement - Contact Sandi at 218-259-7624
- Charlotte:
- Gentle Yoga - Contact 704-248-3722
- Rock Steady Boxing - Contact Kelly Evans at charlotte@rsbaffiliate.com or 704-953-4104
- RENEW Program - Requires a doctor's referral. Visit www.carolinashealthcare.org/medical-services/specialty-care/neurosciences/parkinsons-disease-movement-disorders
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
- Durham:
- Tai Chi/General Exercise for PD - Contact 919-660-6810
- Loud & Proud speech group - Contact 919-477-2644
- Dance for PD - Email Susan at ssaenger@nc.rr.com
- Pilates for Parkinson's - Visit www.poewellnessolutions.com or call Meg at 919-998-8538
- Greensboro:
- PWR! Moves - Call Amy or Denise at 336-271-2054
- Parkinson's-specific Personal training - Visit www.act.fitness/about.html and contact Prince Deese
- Parkinson's-specific Personal training - Visit www.progressfitnessgso.com
- Mooresville:
- Parkinson's Exercise Program with PWR! Moves - Call Beth at 704-716-4093 for more information
- Raleigh:
- Gentle Movement for PD - Contact Susan McGuire at 919-996-4738 or raleighsc@rfsnc.org
- Statesville:
- PWR! Moves - Call 704-873-8568
- Winston-Salem:
- Improvisational Dance - Contact Christina at 336-758-4460
- Pedaling for PD - Call 336-661-1093
Mountains Area
- Asheville:
- Knock Out Parkinson’s (boxing) - Contact Sean at sean@specializednc.com or 828-484-4200
- Black Mountain:
- Parkinson’s Dance Class - Contact Casey Kristofferson-Littlejohn at 828-669-0930
- Hendersonville:
- Big & Loud Crowd - Contact Laura Connor at 828-698-6774 for more information
- Ageless Grace Exercise at every support group meeting. Call 828-862-8820 for more information
Coastal Area
- Fayetteville:
- The Big Life, exercise based on LSVT Big - Call Advanced Physical Therapy Solutions at 910-423-5550
- Wilmington:
- Exercise with a personal trainer - Call 910-233-2884
- Rock Steady Boxing - Contact Mike Wilson at 843-424-4575 or ncwilmington@rsbaffiliate.com
- Kill Devil Hills:
- Dance - Call 252-209-7704
- Yoga - Call 252-209-7704
- Water balance - Call 252-209-7704
If there is no Parkinson's-specific exercise in your area, we encourage you to check out options at your local Senior Senior, YMCA and Silver Sneakers.
