Exercise & Wellness Resources Join our CommunityWays To GiveVirginia Chapter EventsPast Virginia Educational ProgramsAPDA Virginia Educational Programs APDA Virginia is committed to keeping you updated on local exercise and wellness classes. Exercise is not only recommended but imperative for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Please note there may be a fee associated with classes. We offer financial assistance to cover class fees via the Financial Support program. Please contact our Programs Director, Naomi McLeod at 757-408-8921 or email nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org to learn more about the Financial Support Program. Select Your Region Virtual/At-Home Exercise Central Virginia Region Hampton Roads Region Northern Virginia Region Valley Region West Central Region Virtual/At-Home Exercise Options with APDA View the different APDA classes offered on our virtual calendar such as Dance for PD, Rock Steady Boxing, Body Moves, Sing Loud for PD, and more! Free Live and Recorded Classes Hampton Roads Region Wellness Classes Community Sing-Along for people living with Parkinson’s DiseaseEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month11:00am-12:00pmThe Martha W. Goodson Center 460 McLaws Cir STE 110, Williamsburg, VA 23185*Supported by APDA Virginia Community Grant Exercise Classes HAMPTON APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level ClassEvery Wednesday and Friday1:00pm-2:00pm1 YMCA Way Ste B, Hampton, VA 23669For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED HEATHSVILLE APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level ClassEvery Monday and Thursday1:00pm-2:00pmNorthumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA 22473For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED. NEWPORT NEWS APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class1:00PM-2:00PMEvery Monday and ThursdayTom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA7827 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23607For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED NORFOLK Rocksteady Boxing: Price Dodson312 W Bute St Norfolk, VA 23510Phone: 757-288-1699 SMITHFIELD APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level ClassLuter Family YMCA-259 James St, Smithfield, VA 23430Every Wednesday and Friday1:00pm-2:00pmFor questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.comCLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED VIRGINIA BEACH Empowerment WellnessWendy Wilkerson4402 Princess Anne Rd, Ste 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462Phone:757-474-6300wendy@enfwc.orgOffers Rocksteady Boxing, PWR! Classes, Tai-Chi, Empwr Cardio!, & APDA partnered Young Onset Support Group Up ENDing Parkinson’s Up ENDing Parkinson’s is a local non-profit organization that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through rock climbing.Latitude Climbing + FitnessRegistration: https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=ba293523b4ee4f52b00a747e8da2a55dContact – Katie: katherineworcester@gmail.com YORKTOWN APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level ClassVictory Family YMCA-101 Long Green Boulevard, Yorktown, VA 23693Every Monday and Thursday1:00pm-2:00pmFor questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED. WILLIAMSBURG APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level ClassR.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA301 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA 23188Every Monday and Thursday1:00pm-2:00pmFor questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-High Intensity Level ClassR.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA301 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA 23188Every Monday and Thursday2:15pm-3:15pmFor questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.comThis is an 8-week Pilot Program, space is limited! CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED. Rocksteady Boxing: Erika Stephan5388 Discovery Park Blvd, Ste 100, Williamsburg, VA 23188Phone: 757-903-4230 APEX Parkinson’s Center: Rocksteady Boxing: Scott Brubaker, Jr.APEX Physical Therapy & Movement Center5485 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188Phone: 757-969-5200 Northern Virginia Region Wellness Classes YOGA FOR PARKINSON’SWednesdays from 12:05 pm – 12:55 pmAt: Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, FairfaxFridays from 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22031To register, please call 703-844-8599. Stand Tall & Speak LoudThursdays from 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm (45 mins.)4299 Chantilly Shopping Center, Suite 104, Chantilly VA 20151To register, please call 703 844-0690 or email rehab@vaoptherapy.orgDance for PD Mondays at 11:30 am at BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041https://danceforparkinsons.org/mid-atlantic/For more information, please contact midatlantic@danceforpd.org Dance for PD® – GMUGeneral · George Mason University – Fairfax Campus deLaski Performing Arts Building 3009, 4480 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030For more information, please contact espatz@gmu.edu703-993-1114Lead teacher: Elizabeth Spatz and GMU FalcultyWednesdays at 11:00 am at Center for Ballet Arts, Fairfax Dance for PD® – CBA FairfaxCertified Teacher · Center for Ballet Arts, 3955 Pender Dr Unit 105, Fairfax, VA 22030Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12:15 p.mFor more information, please contact lucy@danceforpd.org Dance for PD® – WinchesterGeneral · Shingleton Hall, 707 University Dr. Winchester, VA 22601mwolff@su.eduDance for PD Winchester, presented by Shenandoah University.Teaching artist: Lisa StartsmanThere is no cost for this program Alexandria Up ENDing Parkinson’s ClimbersWhen: Wednesdays at 7:30 amThursdays at 9:00 amLocation: Sportrock Climbing Center5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Sterling Up ENDing Parkinson’s ClimbersWhen: Tuesdays at 10:00 amLocation: Sportrock Sterling45935 Maries Rd., Sterling, VA 20166 Exercise Programs AIM Human PerformanceBoxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’sThis 45 minute boxing class is designed to improve coordination and balance, while also building strength and cardiovascular endurance. Workouts involve punching sequences, footwork drills, core exercises, and head movements to improve weight shifting.Call to sign up: (571) 398-6923 or email Chris and Michelle Viggiano at: Info@AIMHumanPerformance.com2218 Tacketts Mill Dr, Lake Ridge, VA 22192www.aimhumanperformance.com/specialty-classes Rocksteady Boxing: Alec Langstein21240 Ridgetop Circle, Unit 110, Sterling, VA 20164Phone: 571-730-8553 Rocksteady Boxing: Alec Langstein8501 Tyco Rd, Ste A-2, Vienna, VA 22182Phone: 571-730-8553 Rocksteady Boxing: Whitney Propps1005 Golf Dr, Culpepper, VA 22701Phone:540-445-5388 Rocksteady Boxing: Pablo Hernandez3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101 Fairfax, VA 22030Phone: (301) 996-8779 Rocksteady Boxing: Lisa LongFusion Rehab & Wellness4701 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Suite 106 Fredericksburg, VA 22407Phone: 540-710-0100 Pedaling for Parkinson’sYMCA Fairfax County12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190 Thursdays from 10am-11amTo participate and for additional information, please contact Anita Dandeker, Senior Director of Health Programs, 202-329-7524 or Anita.Dandeker@ymcadc.org Pedaling for Parkinson’sYMCA Alexandria420 East Monroe AveAlexandria, VA 22301 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2pm-3pmTo participate and for additional information, please contact Anita Dandeker, Senior Director of Health Programs, 202-329-7524 or Anita.Dandeker@ymcadc.org Up ENDing Parkinson’sUp ENDing Parkinson’s is a local non-profit organization that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through rock climbing.Sportrock Climbing CentersRegistration: https://up-ending-parkinsons.gymdesk.com/signupContact – Molly@upendingparkinsons.org Central Virginia Region Exercise Classes CHARLOTTESVILLE The PARC-Rock Steady Boxing: Sarah Lincoln1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 101,Charlottesville, VA 2290Phone: 434 953-8583 Ageless Grace The Center at Belvedere, Charlottesville | 434-974-7756 | Online and In-Person ClassesTai Chi | Chair Yoga | Parkinson’s Yoga | Balance & Stabilization | Stretch for Balance & StrengthMovers & Shakers for the VOICE – Church of Our Savior | 434-973-6512 | Second Wed. 12:30 – 1:30pCharlottesville Ballet’s Movement For Parkinson’s, Dance for PD Free weekly classTuesdays from 1pm-2pmSentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center, 920 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902Emily Hartka – ehartka@charlottesvilleballet.orghttps://www.charlottesvilleballet.org/parkinsons/Classes will resume in the Fall Smovey’s – Penn Park off E. Rio Rd. | 434-227-0483 | Antje Waxman – antjewaxman@gmail.com |Certified Smovey Coach/ Nordic Walking instructor FREDRICKSBURG Up ENDing Parkinson’sUp ENDing Parkinson’s is a local non-profit organization that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through rock climbing.Rapp RocksRegistration: https://www.rapprocksclimbing.com/portail-mainContact – Kaylei: munchkin823@icloud.com LYNCHBURG Rocksteady Boxing: Randi Abell801 Wyndhurst Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502Phone: 434-771-7621 RICHMOND Power Over Parkinson’sPOP offers free Parkinson’s specific classes every day of the week to help offset the financial burden of the disease. Check out their website for class schedule!Power Over Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (poweroverpd.org)Contact Person: Margaret Preston contact@poweroverpd.org (804) 708-2246Richmond VA and Midlothian VA Up ENDing Parkison’sUp ENDing Parkinson’s is a local non-profit organization that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through rock climbing.Peak ExperiencesRegistration: https://peak-experiences-gyms-rva-midlo.gymdesk.com/signupContact – Jazmine: richmond.upendingparkinsons@gmail.com Rocksteady Boxing: Lindsay Nexsen8191 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228Phone: 804-835-6935 Shenandoah/Valley Region JMU Dance for Parkinson’s (Dance for PD Class)In-Person on Fridays 11:45am-1:00pmContact Kate Trammell for Parking Pass and AddressKate Trammell trammekx@jmu.edu ; (540) 568-5656https://www.jmu.edu/arts/ocp/programs/community-programs/dance_for_parkinsons.shtml Exercise Classes Rocksteady Boxing: Randy Simpson785 Acorn Dr, #102, Harrisonburg, VA 22802Phone: 540-607-4855 STAUNTON Rocksteady Boxing: Wendy Shutty708 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401Phone: 540-885-8089 WARRENTON Rocksteady Boxing: Lisa Larkin40 N Hill Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186Phone: 540-219-0944 WINCHESTER Rocksteady Boxing: Lauren Butler401 Campus Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601Phone: 540-536-3000 West Central Region BLACKSBURG Rocksteady Boxing: Kenny Harrah2387 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060Phone: 540-443-3474 ROCKY MOUNT Rocksteady Boxing: Stephanie Ferguson235 Technology Dr, Rocky Mount, VA 24151Phone: 540-489-9622
