Category: IPMDC programs

Transform the Lives of People Living With Parkinson’s

Thank you!

. . . to everyone who made a donation on Giving Tuesday to help support IPMDC programs. Your gifts stay in our community to help people living with Parkinson’s to be active and engaged, and live their best lives.

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With the help of our generous community, in 2025 we were able to add:

  • a new Dance for PD® class in Ashburn
  • more Up ENDing Parkinson’s climbing sessions
  • additional Boxing/Strength classes with AIM Human Performance
  • additional in-person educational programs at the Inova conference center.

We currently offer 115 regular programs each month!

In-person exercise programs:

  • Dance for PD®
  • Up ENDing Parkinson’s (climbing)
  • Boxing/Strength
  • Get Fit with HIIT
  • Yoga
  • Stand Tall and Speak Loud,
  • bootcamps with Josefa and John

Educational programs :

  • Conferences & community outreach
  • Parkinson’s Journey
  • Exercise Rx
  • Let’s Chat About Thinking
  • Healthy Eating
  • Live a simpler, safer, less cluttered life.

Online exercise programs:

  • Dual Task for Parkinson’s
  • Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s
  • Voice, Speech and Communication

Social and Supportive programs:

Parkinson Friends groups throughout northern Virginia and beyond

And a wealth of educational recordings, slide decks and additional information and resources included in this website at ipmdc.org.

Please visit ipmdc.org/donate to learn more, and
we thank you for your generosity and support!

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Thank you!

Exercise is the best!

Studies show that exercise is important for us all, in order to maintain good physical and mental health. They also show that exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s.

Check out Exercise Rx for online presentations on the most effective exercise options, then join in our online classes (Dual Task for Parkinson’s or Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s), or in-person classes (Dance for PD, Up ENDing Parkinson’s, boxing, yoga, HIIT, Stand Tall and Speak Loud, and more). You’ll find then all under Programs: Online and Programs: In-Person on the top menu at ipmdc.org.

Best of all, when you exercise with others, particularly in a Parkinson-specific program, you’ll have the support and friendship of others on a similar journey to yours.

April 2024 bootcamp

Two new programs beginning this month!

*New* Dance for PD® class starting in Loudoun

Mondays at 11:00 am beginning Monday, April 14

Dance for PD in the Mid-Atlantic

Where: Mission Dance Project
44710 Cape Ct #120, Ashburn, VA

Instructor: Lisa Startsman
Details at ipmdc.org/dance-for-pd

To register, please contact sonia.gow@inova.org or come join us!
Walk-ins always welcome!

*New* Evening Boxing/Strength Training Class

Beginner/Intermediate – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

AIM Human Performance
AIM Human Performance

Where: AIM Human Performance,
2218 Tacketts Mill Dr., Lake Ridge, VA

Instructor: Chris Viggiano
Details at ipmdc.org/boxing

If you’re interested in joining this class
please call to sign up: (571) 398-6923 or email
Chris and Michelle Viggiano at Info@AIMHumanPerformance.com

Transform the lives of people living with Parkinson's www.ipmdc.org/donate

To help support our programs so we can continue to offer them at no cost to attendees, please visit ipmdc.org/donate.

Thank you for helping to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s!

Parkinson's Awareness Month

Every year in April, organizations around the world join together to increase awareness and understanding about Parkinson’s.

IPMDC 10th anniversary in 2025
2025 – IPMDC’s 10th Anniversary

Did you know that 2025 marks IPMDC’s 10th anniversary?
Until there’s a cure, IPMDC will continue to provide you with up to date information about living well with Parkinson’s.

We invite you to explore ipmdc.org where you’ll find additional information about all of our programs!

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

IPMDC 10th anniversary in 2025
Parkinson's Awareness Month

Every year in April, organizations around the world join together to increase awareness and understanding about Parkinson’s.

In March, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) held two in-person conferences:
• The first to educate health care professionals in senior living so they could understand the basics to providing a higher level of care.
• The second brought together patients, families and friends to hear the latest in Parkinson’s care, and connect with IPMDC program and community partners.

Did you know that 2025 marks IPMDC’s 10th anniversary?
Until there’s a cure, IPMDC will continue to provide you with up to date information through our programs. We invite you to explore ipmdc.org where you’ll find online libraries on topics for recently diagnosed, care partners, the Parkinson Journey, and exercise, including Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s. Also healthy eating, thinking and behavior, organizing, and more. Throughout April, we will continue to highlight our programs and resources.

Transform the lives of people living with Parkinson's www.ipmdc.org/donate

To help support our programs so we can continue to offer them at no cost to attendees, please visit ipmdc.org/donate.

Thank you for helping to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s!