The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center, a unique 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, provides an array of exercise programs that target motor and nonmotor skills, balance, speech, and sensory function to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's Disease. Based in the Kansas City area, the PEWC offers classes in Rock Steady Boxing, PWR! Moves, Parkinson's-Art of Expression, Dance, Yoga, and Mat Pilates.
At the PEWC, you will find an experienced staff who will guide you in your fight against Parkinson's Disease and a tight-knit community ready to embrace and support you. Call us at (913) 276-4665 to get started today. At this time, classes are being physically held at The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center.
At the PEWC, you will find an experienced staff who will guide you in your fight against Parkinson's Disease and a tight-knit community ready to embrace and support you. Call us at (913) 276-4665 to get started today. At this time, classes are being physically held at The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center.
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The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center (PEWC) is your partner in the fight against Parkinson's Disease (PD). Parkinson's Disease and Parkinson's Plus affects all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional life. The Parkinson's Foundation estimates there are more than one million people in the United States living with Parkinson's Disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year.
First we were Rock Steady Boxing. Now we are a Parkinson's Disease-dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit unique to the Kansas City area. Our commitment remains to reduce, reverse, and prevent the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. As you'll hear below, our work matters. Call us at (913) 276-4665 to learn more.
The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center is a one-of-a-kind 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing an array of exercise programs that target motor skills, balance, speech, and sensory function to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's Disease. The PEWC offers classes in Rock Steady Boxing, Parkinson's Wellness Recovery PWR!
At the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center, our trainers are certified in Rock Steady Boxing, an internationally-practiced exercise program tailored for people with Parkinson's Disease. Rock Steady Boxing, the first boxing program of its kind in the country, was founded in 2006 by former Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman, who is living with Parkinson's.
Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR!Moves) is a Parkinson's-specific exercise program that works to improve neuroplasticity and slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Focused on large movements, PWR!Moves targets four critical skills the disease attacks: antigravity extension, weight shifting, axial mobility, and transitional movements.
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Karol Farrell
Aug 19, 2019
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Sep 12, 2017
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Jan 07, 2017
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Laura Kreisler
Oct 21, 2016
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George McEachen
Sep 12, 2016
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Cindy Worthy
Sep 04, 2016
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Wonderful, supportive, enriching, encouraging, fun! Love it!
I have been a boxer since May 2016. I attend 3-5 boxing classes a week, it is a rigorous but manageable work out. Classes are a great combination of strength training, agaility and balance work and boxing. Our coaches; Josh and Sarissa are wonderful. They adapt excerises to individual ability, they challenge us but don't push us inappropriately hard.
Our gym was opened and exists for members of the Parkinson's community- no one else. It is one of the only ones in the country souls focused on US. The boxers have created a supportive
I have been a boxer since May 2016. I attend 3-5 boxing classes a week, it is a rigorous but manageable work out. Classes are a great combination of strength training, agaility and balance work and boxing. Our coaches; Josh and Sarissa are wonderful. They adapt excerises to individual ability, they challenge us but don't push us inappropriately hard.
Our gym was opened and exists for members of the Parkinson's community- no one else. It is one of the only ones in the country souls focused on US. The boxers have created a supportive
Shirley Verbon
Aug 21, 2016
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I am posting for my husband, Larry. Our daughters and I talked him into giving it a try, thinking what does he have to loose. We hoped but never dreamt he would go three days a week. He absolutely loves the workouts, the people, the trainers. It has helped him mentally and physically. We have seen a 100% change in him. We are so thankful we found them. God bless them for their dedication to this venture.
A. H.
Aug 04, 2016
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Rewarding Community for Parkinson Clients plus Caregivers
My 94-year-old mother became a "fighter" in July and has made classes a priority in her schedule to attend the three days a week her Level 3 classes are offered. I participate as a "cornerman". This is the first time in years she is working to improve vs. maintaining her life. Sarissa and Josh are phenominal trainers who quickly recognize Parkinson symptons as clients are doing their exercises and adapt as a client needs. Even in a group, it often feels like individualized instruction as they truly care about each client. It's been exciting
My 94-year-old mother became a "fighter" in July and has made classes a priority in her schedule to attend the three days a week her Level 3 classes are offered. I participate as a "cornerman". This is the first time in years she is working to improve vs. maintaining her life. Sarissa and Josh are phenominal trainers who quickly recognize Parkinson symptons as clients are doing their exercises and adapt as a client needs. Even in a group, it often feels like individualized instruction as they truly care about each client. It's been exciting
Rick Niday
Jul 21, 2016
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My wife and son encouraged me to give this a try, I'm glad they did. The trainers are wonderful, they understand the Parkinson's disease and design our workouts to address the physical challenges we all face. Family and friends have commented that they can see a definite improvement since I started the program. It's hard work but fun at the same time, I highly recommend this program for anyone suffering with Parkinson's.
Paula Hauser
Jul 16, 2016
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This has been the most helpful thing for Paul! He has been able to participate in the boxing exercises and everything that is offered. He has had Parkinson's for at least ten years and was not able to walk much at all. After a few sessions he can do the activities without even a cane! The trainers are very well trained and knowledgeable about what Parkinson's patients can do and they gently encourage and help them until they do far more than they would have thought. We have been just amazed at the progress. We are so happy with this program and fortunate that we found it.
