Parkinson’s Disease Care

This physical therapy class uses the evidence-based Lee Silverman approach. The class helps train people with Parkinson’s to recalibrate their body to do small-motor tasks like buttoning a shirt, or large-motor tasks like getting up from a chair and staying balanced while walking.  

This comprehensive program combines vigorous aerobic exercise through whole body movements to optimize strength. It focuses on improving the quality of each movement while promoting the ability to gain strength physically and mentally.

Parkinson’s disease can affect the speech This speech therapy program uses the Lee Silverman approach to train the brain to use strong vocal efforts and loudness. In addition to improving communication, the method strengthens other aspects of speech including breathing. 

With speech therapy sessions and daily practice, this program helps participants speak with intention for improved communication. 

This group meets weekly to practice and maintain skills learned in individual speech therapy sessions. 

For patients who have challenges swallowing, chewing, and taking medications, we offer an evaluation and treatment plan, combined with a home exercise program. 

The assessment uses Keys to Independence, an evidence-based driver program, which can include occupational therapy services to improve your fitness to drive.