Therapy Classes- PT/OT/ST

Physical, Occupational, Speech

All taught by Parkinson rehabilitation experts.

**In addition to the local teams that we partner with, listed below, we also offer free, virtual movement, voice and cognition programs taught by Parkinson experts Josefa Domingos and John Dean. Click here to learn more about PD3 Plus.

Inova and Community Partners

INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY REHABILITATION CENTER

Address:
Inova Loudoun Hospital,
44035 Riverside Parkway,
Leesburg, VA 20176
For enquiries please call
703-858-6390

No cost to attendees.
These classes and choir are sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

Communication Group
every Monday at 11:00 am,
Hybrid Virtual and in -person at:
44055 Riverside Parkway,
Ladies Board Conference Center, South Entrance, Suite 160
Contact Margie.Comerford@inova.org

The Parkinson’s LSVT Communication Club is a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers with a focus on maintenance of communication skills.

• The program will provide a relaxed, educational, and supportive environment for both the individual with Parkinson’s disease and their caregiver(s) to practice their communication skills.
• General knowledge of communication skills will be discussed.
• Functional activities to reinforce communication skills will be discussed, modeled, and performed.
• Attendees of program will be expected to perform activities individually, with their peers, and with their caregivers.
• Areas of communication covered include voice, speech, body language, eye contact, and breath support.
• Instruction will be provided by a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, Margie M. Comerford, MEd, CCC-SLP.


BIG Refresher Class
every Monday at 12 noon,
In-Person and Hybrid Virtual
Contact Amy.Morgenthal@inova.org


Brain Choir in partnership with A Place to Be
Every Wednesday at 12:00 noon
In-person
Contact Monika.Stolze@inova.org

In 2015, the Different Strokes for Different Folks choir was formed. The choir featured stroke survivors along with other neurological challenges. They performed to rave reviews and even got the chance to sing with renowned opera star, Renee Fleming, at the Kennedy Center.

Starting this Fall 2022, the choir is expanding it’s reach to ALL neurologic challenges: stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury and long-COVID.


VIRGINIAN REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS


At:
4299 Chantilly Shopping Center, Suite 104, Chantilly VA 20151

To register, please call
703 844-0690
or email rehab@vaoptherapy.org.

No cost to attendees.
This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.

Stand Tall & Speak Loud

Thursdays from 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm (45 mins.)

Dual tasking movement and speech class for people with PD.
Coordinate thinking, breathing, moving, and voicing to live your best life!

This class will allow participants the opportunity to improve their balance, movement quality, overall strength and flexibility while using diaphragmatic breathing techniques to vocalize louder. Build confidence in your movement and your speech while joining others in the fight of PD.

Light refreshments will be provided afterwards to allow for class participants to mingle and talk.

INSTRUCTORS:
Victoria Pavelko CCC-SLP
Matthew Haase OTR/L, ATC

Additional wellness classes:
Details at https://www.vaoptherapy.org/wellness


INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Address: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital,
4th Floor, 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033
For appointments and enquiries please call 703-391-3642.
Website: www.inova.org/locations/inova-fair-oaks-hospital-rehabilitation-services

All classes are free, meet once a week and are led by LSVT BIG/LOUD certified specialists.

Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center Sponsored Programs

LIFT. SWEAT. REST. REPEAT.
This is a high level exercise class that will maximally challenge your strength, balance and cardiovascular fitness through body weight resistance, weight training, agility training and high intensity interval training in a boot camp style. Build strength, improve your balance and have fun while you work up a sweat!
• The class is limited to 10 participants. Masks required.
• The class is held every Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
*New day/time! as of 1/6/2023*
• Location: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus.
• Please call for details and to register.

If you’re interested in attending, please email Yuliya Jackson at Yuliya.Jackson@inova.org to register.

Please call our office (703.391.3642) with any questions about our programs, to schedule an appointment, or to learn more about our wellness programs.


PFNCA Sponsored Programs
Please go to the PFNCA website to sign up http://parkinsonfoundation.org/ and select Wellness Classes from the front page.

Exercise Group (Starting June 1):
This is an exercise class for PFNCA members. This fitness class incorporates posture, balance, resistance training, high intensity aerobic movements with large amplitude movements and functional movements like reaching, pulling and pushing. All exercises can be modified to chair level if needed.
• The class is limited to 10 participants. Masks required.
• The class is held every Wednesday 1:00 to 1:45 pm.
• Location: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus.

Communication Group (Starting June 1):
This is a fun and free to PFNCA members communication class. The focus is on improving volume and intelligibility of speech in a conversational manner. The class is run by one of our speech language pathologists specially trained in LSVT-LOUD treatment.
• The class is limited to 10 participants. Masks required.
• Class is held every Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm.
• Location: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus.

Virtual Exercise Group (ongoing):
This is a free exercise class that meets once a week virtually. Focus on range of motion, posture, balance, strength, endurance. During this class the instructor will challenge you maximally while you are in the comfort of your own home
• Class is held every Friday 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm


INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION

Address: Inova Center for Personalized Health
4th Floor, 8081 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax VA  22031
For appointments and enquiries please call 703-776-6080.
Website: www.inova.org/locations/inova-fairfax-outpatient-rehabilitation


No in-person classes available at this time, but please watch this space for updates.


INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Address: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital,
2501 Parkers Lane, Alexandria VA 22306
For appointments and enquiries please call 703-664-7190
Website: www.inova.org/locations/inova-rehabilitation-center-mount-vernon


No in-person classes available at this time, but please watch this space for updates.


INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
REHABILITATION SERVICES

Address: Inova Alexandria Hospital,
4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA-22304
For appointments and enquiries please call 703-504-3535
Website: www.inova.org/locations/inova-alexandria-hospital-center-rehabilitative-care


No in-person classes available at this time, but please watch this space for updates.