All taught by Parkinson rehabilitation experts.
**In addition to the local teams that we partner with for in-person classes, 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.
No cost to attendees.
These classes are sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
VIRGINIAN REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS
At:
3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax,
VA 22031
To register, please call
703-844-8599.
No cost to attendees.
This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
Get Fit with hiit
Mondays from 3:45 pm-4:30 pm
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.
Instructor: Anqa Chowdhury, PTA
Anqa earned her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from George Mason University in 2021. Following graduation, she had the pleasure of working with providers of the DC sports teams where she was able to expand on her clinical orthopedic skills and decided to go on to receive her Associates in Applied Sciences, which she received in May of 2025, from Northern Virginia Community College to become a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Anqa is also a certified LSVT BIG therapist for the treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Her primary clinical interests include neurological, orthopedics, vestibular, and pediatric cases. She wishes to broaden her scope of knowledge with lymphedema and pelvic floor treatments to better help a wider variety of patients.
VIRGINIAN REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS
At:
3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax,
VA 22031
To register, please call
703-844-8599.
No cost to attendees.
This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
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.
VIRGINIAN REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS
At:
3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 100 Fairfax,
VA 22031
To register, please call
703-844-8599
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
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
INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY REHABILITATION CENTER
For enquiries please call
703-858-6390
Address:
Inova Loudoun Hospital,
44035 Riverside Parkway,
Leesburg, VA 20176
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 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,
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.
In Fall 2022, the choir expanded its reach to ALL neurologic challenges: stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury and long-COVID.
INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
Address: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital,
3620 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 106
Fairfax, VA 22033
For appointments and enquiries please call 703-391-3642.
Website: www.inova.org/locations/inova-fair-oaks-hospital-rehabilitation-services
Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center Sponsored Programs
All classes are free, meet once a week and are led by LSVT BIG/LOUD certified specialists.
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.
• The class is held every Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
• Location: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus.
• Please call for details and to register.
If you’re interested in attending, please email Erika Bennett at Erika.Bennett@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 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital campus
Please go to the PFNCA website to sign up parkinsonfoundation.org/ and select Wellness Classes from the front page.
Exercise Group:
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.
Kensington – Reston
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 2019
Every Tuesday at 10:00 am
Dual Drive:
Parkinson’s Movement & Voice
Presented by Powerback Rehabilitation at no cost
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.
RSVP to Keri Beltran, Director of Rehab, at Keri.Beltran1@powerbackrehab.com.
Massage/Bodywork
Mike Round is a licensed massage therapist in Virginia and Maryland.
fitallaround.com/massage-and-bodywork
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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