Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness

💙 We are incredibly grateful! 💙

The Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers are deeply honored to receive an amazing $28,600 donation from 100 Women Who Care Tallahassee!

This generous gift will help us create a larger space for the Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers—giving us room to welcome more people, expand our programs, and continue building a strong, supportive community for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.

Because of the generosity of 100 Women Who Care, we are one step closer to having a space that can grow with our Parkinson’s community and provide even more opportunities for people to stay active, connected, and empowered.

To the women of 100 Women Who Care Tallahassee—thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our community, and choosing the Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers. Your generosity truly means the world to us.

We are so excited to have Dr. Remz here from the Fixel Institute discussing all the latest technologies and medicines for people living with Parkinson’s!

Saturday's Lunch & Learn with Dr. Remz has had a venue change. It will now be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 N Meridian Road, Sanders Hall.

WHEN: Saturday, August 15
TIME: 10:00am - 11:30am

Limited seating. YOU MUST RSVP at 850.222.1781

FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Matthew Remz, Movement Disorder Specialist with the UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disorders.

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! 💙

To the incredible women of 100 Women Who Care Tallahassee—thank you for believing in the mission of Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers and voting for us as your quarterly nonprofit recipient.

Your generosity is so much more than a donation. It is hope for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, support for their care partners, and an investment in programs that help people move better, build confidence, and find community.

From every member of our Trailblazers family, thank you for standing with us and making a difference. We are honored by your trust and inspired by your kindness.

Together, we are proving that no one has to face Parkinson’s alone. 💙🥊

Another packed house for the June Care Partner Forum today! Attendees are hearing a recap from Kim about the World Parkinson’s Congress last week. Also, guest speaker Lisa Bullock, OT, giving tips on traveling this summer with people with Parkinson’s.

Care Partner Forum this Saturday, June 6, from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

We will have a guest speaker, Lisa Bullock, OT, discussing “Considerations for Car & Plane Travel” for summer.

Lisa will share practical travel considerations & tips for both car and plane travel: travel successes & challenges; family visits; hotel stays; managing changes in routines; and helpful travel tools and strategies. This should be very valuable and helpful to everyone.

There will also be group discussions and bring any thing you would like to share with the group. See you Saturday!

Kim and Brian kicking things off at the World Parkinson’s Conference in Phoenix, AZ!

One of the biggest misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease is that balance problems only happen in the later stages. New research is showing that balance changes and increased fall risk can actually begin much earlier than many people realize.

Balance is incredibly complex. It’s not just about your legs — it involves your brain, vision, inner ear, posture, coordination, strength, and reaction time all working together. Parkinson’s can affect all of those systems in different ways.

What’s also important to understand is this: medication alone does not always improve balance the same way it helps tremors or stiffness. That’s why exercise and working with a physical therapist or exercise specialist specifically trained in Parkinson’s disease can make such a huge difference.

Another interesting point from the research — multitasking while walking can significantly increase fall risk in people with PD. Something as simple as walking while answering a question or turning your attention elsewhere can make movement more difficult. Sometimes the best strategy is simple: stop, focus, then continue walking.

The earlier people begin evidence-based exercise and balance training, the better. Movement truly is medicine. ❤️

This is exactly what we do every single day at Sweat Therapy Fitness. Working with people navigating Parkinson’s disease isn’t just something we offer — it’s what we specialize in. From balance and gait training to strength, mobility, reaction time, posture, and confidence building, this is our expertise.

Today’s Care Partner Forum was filled with meaningful conversation, connection, and support. ❤️

Our care partners spent time discussing three important topics that impact them daily — sharing experiences, encouragement, and practical ways to navigate the caregiving journey together. These conversations remind us that no one has to walk this path alone.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to make this group such a supportive and caring community. The strength, compassion, and understanding in the room were truly powerful.