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
Chapel Hill:
Cary:
Charlotte:
Durham:
Greensboro:
Mooresville:
Pinehurst:
Statesville:
Winston-Salem:
Mountains Area
Asheville:
Black Mountain:
Boone:
Hendersonville:
Coastal Area
Fayetteville:
Kill Devil Hills:
Oriental
Sunset Beach:
Wilmington:
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, or ask your Physical Therapist for recommendations.
Chapel Hill:
- Yoga - Visit www.healingartyoga.com
- Pickleball - See this flyer for details
- Music Therapy for voice and cognition - Visit atlanticmusictherapy.com
- Music Therapy for breath/respiratory support - Contact Alie Chandler at 919-428-3680
Cary:
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit cary.rsbaffiliate.com
- Yoga/Pilates combination at "Evolve Movement" - Contact 919-828-4525
- "Take Down Parkinson's" combining rhythm, shadow boxing, vocal and balance exercises - Visit
takedownparkinsons.com
Charlotte:
- Gentle Yoga - Contact 704-248-3722
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit charlotte.rsbaffiliate.com
- 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:
- Pilates - Visit https://poewellnesssolutions.com/movement-initiative or call Meg at 919-998-8538
- Dance - Visit https://poewellnesssolutions.com/movement-initiative or contact Susan & Lindsay at ncdanceforparkinsons@gmail.com
- Duke Exercise for PD with Tai Chi - Contact 919-660-6810
- Loud & Proud speech group - 2nd Mondays of the month 2-3pm at the Teer House (2019 N. Roxboro Road). Contact 919-684-3451 with questions.
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit durham.rsbaffiliate.com
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
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Mooresville:
- Parkinson's Exercise Program with PWR! Moves - Call Beth at 704-716-4093 for more information
Pinehurst:
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit firsthealth.rsbaffiliate.com for details
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit pinehurst.rsbaffiliate.com for details
Statesville:
- PWR! Moves - Call 704-873-8568
Winston-Salem:
- Improvisational Dance - Contact Christina Soriano 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
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Black Mountain:
- Parkinson’s Dance Class - Contact Casey Kristofferson-Littlejohn at 828-669-0930
Boone:
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
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
Kill Devil Hills:
- Dance - Call 252-209-7704
- Yoga - Call 252-209-7704
- Water balance - Call 252-209-7704
Oriental
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit pamlico.rsbaffiliate.com for details
- Tandem Biking - Contact Jennifer Smart at smartcyclefit@gmail.com
Sunset Beach:
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Wilmington:
- Exercise with a personal trainer - Call 910-233-2884
- Rock Steady Boxing - Visit wilmington.rsbaffiliation.com for details
- Alexander Technique - Visit www.thepoiseproject.org or contact Monika Gross at monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
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, or ask your Physical Therapist for recommendations.