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.
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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!
Hampton Roads Region
Wellness Classes
Community Sing-Along for people living with Parkinson’s Disease
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
11:00am-12:00pm
The 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 Class
Every Wednesday and Friday
1:00pm-2:00pm
1 YMCA Way Ste B, Hampton, VA 23669
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED
HEATHSVILLE
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class
Every Monday and Thursday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Northumberland Family YMCA, 6348 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville, VA 22473
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED.
NEWPORT NEWS
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class
1:00PM-2:00PM
Every Monday and Thursday
Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA
7827 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Virginia 23607
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED
NORFOLK
Rocksteady Boxing: Price Dodson
312 W Bute St Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-288-1699
SMITHFIELD
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class
Luter Family YMCA-259 James St, Smithfield, VA 23430
Every Wednesday and Friday
1:00pm-2:00pm
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED
VIRGINIA BEACH
Empowerment Wellness
Wendy Wilkerson
4402 Princess Anne Rd, Ste 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone:757-474-6300
wendy@enfwc.org
Offers 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 + Fitness
Registration: https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=ba293523b4ee4f52b00a747e8da2a55d
Contact – Katie: katherineworcester@gmail.com
YORKTOWN
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class
Victory Family YMCA-101 Long Green Boulevard, Yorktown, VA 23693
Every Monday and Thursday
1:00pm-2:00pm
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED.
WILLIAMSBURG
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-Moderate Level Class
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA301 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Every Monday and Thursday
1:00pm-2:00pm
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED
APDA YMCA Fit N’ Fun Pilot Program Exercise Class-High Intensity Level Class
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA301 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Every Monday and Thursday
2:15pm-3:15pm
For questions contact nmcleod@apdaparkinson.com
This is an 8-week Pilot Program, space is limited!
CLASS IS CURRENTLY PAUSED.
Rocksteady Boxing: Erika Stephan
5388 Discovery Park Blvd, Ste 100, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-903-4230
APEX Parkinson’s Center: Rocksteady Boxing: Scott Brubaker, Jr.
APEX Physical Therapy & Movement Center
5485 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-969-5200
Northern Virginia Region
Wellness Classes
YOGA FOR PARKINSON’S
Wednesdays from 12:05 pm – 12:55 pm
At: Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, Fairfax
Fridays from 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22031
To register, please call 703-844-8599.
Stand Tall & Speak Loud
Thursdays from 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm (45 mins.)
4299 Chantilly Shopping Center, Suite 104, Chantilly VA 20151
To register, please call 703 844-0690 or email rehab@vaoptherapy.org
Dance for PD
Mondays at 11:30 am at BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
https://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 22030
For more information, please contact espatz@gmu.edu
703-993-1114
Lead teacher: Elizabeth Spatz and GMU Falculty
Wednesdays at 11:00 am at Center for Ballet Arts, Fairfax
Dance for PD® – CBA Fairfax
Certified Teacher · Center for Ballet Arts, 3955 Pender Dr Unit 105, Fairfax, VA 22030
Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m
For more information, please contact lucy@danceforpd.org
Dance for PD® – Winchester
General · Shingleton Hall, 707 University Dr. Winchester, VA 22601
mwolff@su.edu
Dance for PD Winchester, presented by Shenandoah University.
Teaching artist: Lisa Startsman
There is no cost for this program
Alexandria Up ENDing Parkinson’s Climbers
When: Wednesdays at 7:30 am
Thursdays at 9:00 am
Location: Sportrock Climbing Center
5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304
Sterling Up ENDing Parkinson’s Climbers
When: Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Location: Sportrock Sterling
45935 Maries Rd., Sterling, VA 20166
Exercise Programs
AIM Human Performance
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
This 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.com
2218 Tacketts Mill Dr, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
www.aimhumanperformance.com/specialty-classes
Rocksteady Boxing: Alec Langstein
21240 Ridgetop Circle, Unit 110, Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: 571-730-8553
Rocksteady Boxing: Alec Langstein
8501 Tyco Rd, Ste A-2, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: 571-730-8553
Rocksteady Boxing: Whitney Propps
1005 Golf Dr, Culpepper, VA 22701
Phone:540-445-5388
Rocksteady Boxing: Pablo Hernandez
3545 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 101 Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (301) 996-8779
Rocksteady Boxing: Lisa Long
Fusion Rehab & Wellness
4701 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Suite 106 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Phone: 540-710-0100
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
YMCA Fairfax County
12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
Thursdays from 10am-11am
To 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’s
YMCA Alexandria
420 East Monroe Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2pm-3pm
To 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’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.
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Registration: https://up-ending-parkinsons.gymdesk.com/signup
Contact – Molly@upendingparkinsons.org
Central Virginia Region
Exercise Classes
CHARLOTTESVILLE
The PARC-Rock Steady Boxing: Sarah Lincoln
1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 101,Charlottesville, VA 2290
Phone: 434 953-8583
Ageless Grace
The Center at Belvedere, Charlottesville | 434-974-7756 | Online and In-Person Classes
Tai Chi | Chair Yoga | Parkinson’s Yoga | Balance & Stabilization | Stretch for Balance & Strength
Movers & Shakers for the VOICE – Church of Our Savior | 434-973-6512 | Second Wed. 12:30 – 1:30p
Charlottesville Ballet’s Movement For Parkinson’s, Dance for PD
Free weekly class
Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm
Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center, 920 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Emily Hartka – ehartka@charlottesvilleballet.org
https://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’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.
Rapp Rocks
Registration: https://www.rapprocksclimbing.com/portail-main
Contact – Kaylei: munchkin823@icloud.com
LYNCHBURG
Rocksteady Boxing: Randi Abell
801 Wyndhurst Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: 434-771-7621
RICHMOND
Power Over Parkinson’s
POP 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) 708-2246
Richmond VA and Midlothian VA
Up ENDing Parkison’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.
Peak Experiences
Registration: https://peak-experiences-gyms-rva-midlo.gymdesk.com/signup
Contact – Jazmine: richmond.upendingparkinsons@gmail.com
Rocksteady Boxing: Lindsay Nexsen
8191 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: 804-835-6935
Shenandoah/Valley Region
JMU Dance for Parkinson’s (Dance for PD Class)
In-Person on Fridays 11:45am-1:00pm
Contact Kate Trammell for Parking Pass and Address
Kate Trammell trammekx@jmu.edu ; (540) 568-5656
https://www.jmu.edu/arts/ocp/programs/community-programs/dance_for_parkinsons.shtml
Exercise Classes
Rocksteady Boxing: Randy Simpson
785 Acorn Dr, #102, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-607-4855
STAUNTON
Rocksteady Boxing: Wendy Shutty
708 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 540-885-8089
WARRENTON
Rocksteady Boxing: Lisa Larkin
40 N Hill Dr, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: 540-219-0944
WINCHESTER
Rocksteady Boxing: Lauren Butler
401 Campus Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: 540-536-3000
West Central Region
BLACKSBURG
Rocksteady Boxing: Kenny Harrah
2387 Warm Hearth Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: 540-443-3474
ROCKY MOUNT
Rocksteady Boxing: Stephanie Ferguson
235 Technology Dr, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone: 540-489-9622