Therapy Classes

3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax,
VA 22031

To register, please call
703-844-8599.

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

Get Fit with HIIT

HIIT classes are now on Tuesdays at 12:10 pm. Please note the new day/time.

We are excited to partner with Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness to offer Get Fit with HIIT, a High Intensity Interval Training class for ambulatory people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinsonism’s, Movement Disorders, and imbalance.

What is Get Fit With HIIT?
It is a group circuit class with multiple rounds and stations, promoting high intensity effort.

Why HIIT?
• Research suggests that HIIT may confer health benefits over moderate-intensity continuous training (traditional endurance exercise) and is generally well-tolerated in older adults. Benefits have been seen in functional measures such as sit to stand function, and walking endurance.
• Having fun is an external drive of dopamine to help mood for all and movement quality for those with dopamine-deficient diagnoses.

Instructors: Chandler and Vic

Yoga for Parkinson’s

Fridays from 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm

This class unites your breath with your body, offering a variety of poses accessible to all levels of yoga practitioners.

Sessions will include building strength in the core, balance in the body, as well as increasing flexibility and range of motion. Calm your mind, feel alive and revived through the day.

Instructor:
Chandler Roegge, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, RYT 200 HR
Chandler is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping individuals with neurological conditions regain independence and quality of life. She earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from James Madison University in 2017 and has since specialized in neurological rehabilitation.
Chandler is a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, dedicated to supporting clients post-stroke in achieving their highest level of function. She is also a 200-hour registered yoga instructor with advanced training through the LoveYourBrain Yoga program, providing adaptive, mindfulness-based practices for individuals recovering from brain injuries.
In addition, Chandler holds an advanced certification in Visual Neurorehabilitation from the Shirley Ryan Institute and collaborates closely with local vision specialists to address visual challenges following neurological events.
Her top priority is delivering collaborative, meaningful, and individualized care to every client.

Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
A limited number of yoga mats are available in the clinic.

Stand Tall & Speak Loud

Wednesdays 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

For enquiries please call
703-858-6390

Hybrid Virtual and in-person at:
44055 Riverside Parkway,
Ladies Board Conference Center, South Entrance, Suite 160

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

Communication Group

Mondays at 11:00 am
Contact Monika.Stolze@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.

BIG Refresher Class

Every Monday at 12 noon
Contact Amy.Morgenthal@inova.org

Brain Choir

in partnership with A Place to Be
Every Wednesday at 12:00 noon
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.

In Fall 2022, the choir expanded its reach to ALL neurologic challenges: stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury and long-COVID.

Address: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital,
3620 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 106
Fairfax, VA 22033

For appointments and enquiries please call 703-391-3642.

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

LIFT. SWEAT. REST. REPEAT.

Fridays from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

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

Kensington – Reston
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 2019

Contact: Kristine Llanes
kllanes@kensingtonsl.com

Dual Drive:
Parkinson’s Movement & Voice

Every Tuesday at 10:00 am

We are excited to introduce Powerback Rehabilitation’s new Parkinson’s Movement & Voice Program. This program, led by licensed therapists, is thoughtfully designed to enhance speech clarity, mobility, balance, and confidence, while supporting greater independence and engagement in daily life.

At The Kensington, we are proud to offer specialized support for residents with movement disorders, and our partnership with Powerback is a great example of that.

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr.
Winchester, Virginia 22603

Hybrid Option Available: 
Join us in person or virtually.

For more information or to register, please contact:
Christine Ristano
CRistano@svwc.org
540-665-5982
Abby D’Arcangelis
ADarcangelis@svwc.org
540-542-0656

Voice Therapy Through Music Group

Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
Now Open to the Greater Community

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury is pleased to welcome participants from the greater community to our Voice Therapy Through Music Group, led by board-certified music therapist Abby D’Arcangelis, MA, MT-BC, and supported by speech-language pathologist Christine Ristano, M.S., CCC-SLP.

Through singing, rhythm, breathing, movement, and music-based activities, participants work to strengthen their voices while promoting cognitive engagement and social connection in a fun, supportive environment.

Designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, the group focuses on maintaining communication, participation, and quality of life while fostering meaningful connections with others on a similar journey. Participants from both SVWC and the greater community are welcome.

Massage/Bodywork

Mike Round is a licensed massage therapist in Virginia and Maryland.
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Mike is also the climbing coach for UpENDing Parkinson’s at their Sterling Sportrock location, and specializes in helping people with Parkinson’s.
Email: Mike@FitAllAround.com
Phone: 703.999.5958
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