PARKINSON CERTIFIED EXERCISE SPECIALISTS
What is a Parkinson specialist? Why go see a therapy or exercise specialist with a certification? What kind of certifications are there?
Almost all exercise is good for people with PD. And it is important to find something you love doing and will keep doing. However, trainers and exercise instructors with a certification or a specialty in Parkinson Disease are better equipped to provide the most impactful exercise program and target the symptoms of Parkinson Disease. Please help us keep these resource pages up to date!
Boxing (Non-Contact)
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Atascadero Rock Steady Boxing Coach Debbie Brewer
805-434-8995
Tues/Thur 10:30 & Mon/Wed 10:30
5890 Entrada (S6 Marital Arts)
Atascadero
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Central Coast Rock Steady Boxing Coach Dave Sanchez
805-459-9530
Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00 and Sat 10:30
3536 S, Higuera #200 (Budo Ryu)
San Luis Obispo
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Neuroboxing Santa Maria Coach April Sargeant
805-698-1983
Mon 10:30, Wed and Fri 1:30, Sat 9:30
116 Palisades Dr. #304 (Marian Educ Bldg)
Santa Maria
Dance
PD Moves Ryan Lawrence, PT , DPT
805-704-2391
Tues 1:00-2:15
Movement Arts Center 2074 Parker St.
San Luis Obispo
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PWR!Moves
PWR!Moves Andrea Ripoyla PT, DPT and Charlene Powell PT, DPT
804-543-7771
Tues 12:30-1:30 on quarterly schedule
805 Aerovista Pl, #104 (San Luis Sports Therapy)
San Luis Obispo
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PWR!Moves Jessica Williman PT, DPT
805-489-7912
Tues 12:00-12:45 on quarterly schedule
1510 Branch St (San Luis Sports Therapy)
Arroyo Grande
