Ask an Expert: David Leventhal, Program Director and Founding Teacher of Dance for PD®

In our latest "Ask an Expert" feature, Dance for PD's David Leventhal describes his long career in the arts, the inspiration behind the program that has his heart, and the importance of creating an ecosystem of care when battling Parkinson's.

Exercise, Hear From Our Experts, News
November 24, 2025

Ask an Expert: Dr. José Cabassa, Founder of Moving Brains Neurological Care

For our debut “Ask an Expert” feature, we call on Dr. Cabassa to weigh in on the wonders of exercise when it comes to fighting PD.

Exercise, News
November 21, 2025

The Importance of Lifestyle: Jon Nathanson Presents at MJFF’s Research Roundtable

Jon Nathanson, a founding member of PWF's Working Committee, was invited to serve as a panelist at the Michael J. Fox Foundation Gala

News, YOPD
November 19, 2025

Rose Gallagher Volunteers for Seminal YOPD Event

PWF's Fitness Advisor Dr. Rose Gallagher discusses what she learned at Shaken, Not Deterred last month.

Creative Balance
November 12, 2025

Creative Balance: Jon Nathanson

Artist and PWF Founding Committee member Jon Nathanson describes how movement has always played a pivotal role in his work.

Care Partners
November 10, 2025

Care Partner Connection: Catherine Rocco Goodwin, Executive Director of the Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation

Our Executive Director shares the lessons she learned while supporting her mother's Parkinson's journey.

News
September 23, 2025

PWF Represents at the 2025 Parkinson’s Policy Forum

PWF Co-Founders Bonnie and Derek Bandeen joined more than 250 Parkinson's advocates at the 2025 Parkinson's Policy Forum held in Washington, D.C. in September.

Lifestyle, My Story
May 16, 2025

The Heart Behind PWF: Meet Our Founders

Meet the founders of Parkinson's Wellness Foundation, Bonnie and Derek Bandeen

Creative Balance
April 24, 2025

Introducing “Creative Balance”: Original art, writing, photography, and poetry from the Parkinson’s community

Click to explore artwork, poems, photos, and more contributed by artists, creatives and our PWF community members.

Exercise, News, Wellness
August 17, 2024

How High-Intensity Exercise Might Turn Back the Clock on Parkinson’s

Ten participants then completed six months of a high-intensity exercise program, wearing heart-rate monitors and Fitbits. The target heart rate, defined as 80% of each person’s maximum heart rate, was reached in about two-thirds of all classes.

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