Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness

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.

We’re feeling incredibly grateful today 💙

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and donated to make our PD Trailblazers event such a success. Your energy, generosity, and encouragement mean the world to our community.

A special shoutout to our amazing musicians who brought the event to life—your talent created such a fun and uplifting atmosphere for everyone involved 🎶

Together, we are stronger, and together, we keep moving forward. 💪

Thank you Tom Flanagan and WFSU for highlighting our Benefit Concert for Tallahassee’s Parkinson’s community happening this Sunday!

A Sunday music festival will support Parkinson's patients in the Tallahassee area Special physical therapy, including moves associated with the sport of boxing, help mitigate the disease's symptoms.

Here we go! 🤞