Parkinson's Specific Resources

The Michael J. Fox Foundation sponsors Michael J. Fox Run/Walk. Held in December 15th, 2024 at Kiwanis Park.  For more information go to Michealjfox.org

Moving Day Phoenix is sponsored by the Parkinson's Foundation.  Held November 9th, 2024 at Kiwanis Park.  For more information go to Movingdayphoenix.org

Walk the Fight & Run the Distance is sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center (MAPC).  Held February 8th, 2024 at Tempe Beach Park. 

Michael J Fox Foundation  Focuses on raising funds for research; legislative advocacy and research. https://michaelljfox.com

Movement Disorders Center of Arizona 

9500 E Ironwood Square Drive, 

Suite 118  Scottsdale, AZ 85258 

Phone: (480) 526-5441 

Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente 

Banner Health Clinic

Movement Disorders Neurology

1520 South Dodson Rd, Suite 206, Mesa, AZ 

Foothills Neurology   

4530 E. Muirwood Dr.  Suite111

Phoenix, AZ

480-961-2365

foothillsneurology.com

Bob Bove Neuroscience Institute

HonorHealth Osborn Medical Center

7242 E. Osborn Rd Ste 400  Scottsdale, AZ  

602-258-3354

Movement Disorders Center of Arizona (MDCA)   9500 E. Ironwood Square Dr., Suite 118   Scottsdale, AZ

Phone:  480-526-5441; 480-526-5446

movementdisorders.us

CLINICAL TRIALS:

https://clinicaltrials.gov

Exercise Classes:

Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Community Outreach and Wellness/MAPC, 

602-406-3840, 

https://www.barrowneuro.org/centers-programs/parkinson-disease-and-movement-disorders/

Pedaling for Parkinson's

Online class through Davis Phinney Foundation

https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/programs/pedaling-for-parkinsons/join-a-class/#online 

Pickle Guild

1135 N. Recker Rd Mesa, AZ

Parkinson open play every Thursday June-October, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  $10 cost for 2 hours, includes free lessons by Kathryn Riley & indoor courts.  Thepickleguild.com

Valley Of The Sun J

Parkinson’s Program

12701 N. Scottsdale Rd #201

480-482-7121

https://valleyofthesunj.org/fitness-aquatics/parkinsons-programs/

Ballet Arizona Phoenix Dance for PD, 602-381-0188, balletaz.org

Fountain Hills Activity Center, 

623-832-2046, fountainhillsaz.gov/195/Exercise-Heal

Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation

Offers OT, PT & ST therapies

3160 N. Arizona AVE Suite#106

Chandler, AZ 85225

Phone: 480-699-4845

Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation

Offers OT, PT & ST therapies

3961 E Guadalupe Rd Suite#1

Gilbert, AZ 85234

Phone:  480-699-4845

HonorHealth Outpatient Therapy-

Neuroscience Institute

7242 E. Osborn RD Ste 210

Scottsdale, AZ

480-882-49934

Integrative Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC Kimberly Jacob, PT

Specializes on holistic treatments

Phone  602-692-7232

integrativetherapywellness.com

LSVT Global exercises specific for Parkinson’s disease

LSVT BIG® - physical exercises

LSVT LOUD® -voice exercises

https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTLoud

Muhammad Ali Outpatient Rehabilitation Center/MAPC@ Barrow Neurological Institute

Offers OT, PT & ST therapies

240 W. Thomas RD Suite#303

Phone:  602-406-5266

Fax:  602-406-7076

Barrowneuro.org

Parkinson Voice Project

SPEAK OUT!® Voice exercises specific for people with Parkinson’s disease.  Online voice exercise

https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org

Mindful Occupational Therapy               

Dr. Jordan Staenberg

www.mindfulot.com

Ability360 Gym:  Monthly cost; scholarships available

https://ability360.org/

Banner Neuro Wellness - Gilbert, 480-827-5800, bannerhealth.com/services/neurology/education-and-support

Banner Neuro Wellness - West, 623-8832-2046, bannerhealth.com/services/neurology/education-and-support

Bob Bove Neuroscience Institute NeuroWellness Gym

7242 E. Osborn Rd, Ste 200

Scottsdale, AZ

https://www.honorhealth.com/neuroscience-institute

Valley Of The Sun J

Parkinson’s Program

12701 N. Scottsdale Rd #201

480-482-7121

https://valleyofthesunj.org/fitness-aquatics/parkinsons-programs/

Pound Gym at 15090 N. Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale. Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30.  For more information contact 

The Pound. 

Rock Steady Boxing-Gilbert

Nikkel Nielsen

2335 S. Lindsay Rd #103

Gilbert, AZ  85295

Phone:  480-296-1652

Rocksteadygilbert.com

email: Gilbert@rsbaffiliate.com

 Rock Steady Boxing-Mesa

 323 N. Gilbert Rd, Suite#112

Mesa, AZ  85203         

Phone:  480-926-3887

Rock Steady Boxing-Peoria

Red Hawk Academy

9794 W. Peoria AZ

Rock Steady Boxing Valley of the Sun

13610 N. Scottsdale Rd #23

Scottsdale, AZ  

Phone:  480-382-1779

Rock Steady Boxing 

Brad Stockwell 12415 N. 103rd AV, Sun City, AZ      Phone:602-571-3149

Benevilla Rock Steady Boxing 

16752 Greasewood St Surprise, AZ  Phone:  623-584-4999

Proper Boxing

696 E.  Colter ST.

Phoenix, AZ  85012

Website:  www.properboxingaz.com

Tremble Clefs

Locations in Mesa, Sun Lakes, Scottsdale

trembleclefsarizona.org/choirs 

Fountain Hill Caregiver

Support Group 

Jim Judge

480-206-8755

papagregtif@cox.net

Gilbert

Coffee Every Friday, Annette Kluge 480-827-5800, 

Annette.kluge@bannerhealth.com

Mesa

East Mesa Parkinson Support Group - MAPC, Kristina Watts 602-406-4921, 

https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

North Central Phoenix Support Group - MAPC, Kristina Watts 602-406-4921, https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

Ahwatukee Support Group -MAPC, Kristina Watts 602-406-4921,  https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

Chandler Area Support Group

MAPC - Kristina Watts 602-406-4921

https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

Phoenix

Tea and Tremors Parkinson’s Support Group, Britney Burkett at 602-670-4287

North Central Phoenix Support Group-  Duet, AZ

MAPC, Kristina Watts 602-406-4921, https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

North Scottsdale Parkinson’s Support Group, meets second Friday of the Month at the Ira Levine Jewish Community Center 

Sun Lakes/Chandler Area Support Group 

Cottonwood Country Club

25639 S. Brentwood Dr.

Sun Lakes, AZ  85248

3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Surprise Support Group - MAPC, Kristina Watts 602-406-4921, https://www.barrowneuro.org/patient-care/support-resources/support-groups/parkinsons-disease-support-groups/

Sun City

Coffee Talk - Banner Health Support Group, Tessa Sweepe 623-832-8786, https://www.bannerhealth.com/calendar?PageNo=1&Tnoi=60

Coffee Talk - Rehab Without Walls, Britney Burkett 602-393-0620, https://www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/swan-rehab/

HonorHealth Parkinson’s Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Bob Bove Neuroscience https://www.honorhealth.com/neuroscience-institute

Parkinson’s Caregiver Support, Stephanie Lamp 928-613-2223, https://benevilla.org/caregiver-support-groups/

Parkinson’s and the LGBTQ+ Community:

https://sageusa.care/supporting-the-lgbtq-parkinsons-community-tips-for-professionals/

Woman’s Parkinson’s support Group

Held at HonorHealth 

https://www.honorhealth.com/neuroscience-institute

Young Onset Virtual Support Group

yopnetwork.org Founder - Anna Grill

Support Group:

Pushups for Parkinson's

Contact:  

Cindy Bryant 928-472-7120

healthyperpectives@gmail.com. 

Baker, Jason - Phoenix jasonbaker@bakerneuropsychology.com     602-274-1462

Caples, Heather 

heather.caples@dignityhealth.org

602-406-3473

Holtzman, Elsa - Phoenix

elsaherholtz@outlook.com

602-870-8838

Silverman, Sanford - Scottsdale

info@centerforadd-az.com

480-314-4299

Accepts Medicare

Ability Senior Care - Mark J. Hendel, MSW - 602-867-1270

Taylor and Lihn 

1747 E Morten Ave Suite 105, 

Phoenix, AZ 85020

Phone: (602) 900-9860

https://www.taylorlihn.com

Kile Law Firm, P.C. 

8727 East Via de Commercio, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 348-1590 

Email: info@kilelawfirm.com 

Ability360 - Home Care

ability360.org

Connections in Homecare & Communities

602-708-8626

connectionsinhomecare.com

MEASURAbilities

Home safety - fall prevention specialist

480-214-9725

Email:  info@measurabilities.com

www.measurabilities.com

Social Media:

Podcasts:

• 17 Branches

• Making it Meaningful

• Movers and Shakers

• Parkinson’s Pathways Pals

• Substantial Matters

• The Parkinson’s Experience 

• The Parkinson’s Podcast - Davis Phinney

• The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast

Instagram:

• Parkinsondotorg

• Parkinsonvoiceproject

• powerforparkinsons 

• Rogueptwellness

• Pwrgymtucson

Facebook:

@My Parkinson’s Journey

Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona

@Parkinson’s Foundation Southwest Chapter

@Parkinson Peer Mentor Program AZ

Young Onset Parkinson's Group