Parkinson's Disease Resources and Information

Partners & Resources

National Parkinson Foundation

The Parkinson Association of Minnesota was established as a chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation in January of 1996.  The NPF sponsors research and treatment centers around the world.  If you would like to reach NPF, you may call them on their helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO.

 

Capistrant Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

The Capistrant Center at Bethesda Hospital provides medical evaluations, treatment, support and resources for those with Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in St. Paul, MN.

Struthers Parkinson’s Center

The Struthers Parkinson’s Center is an NPF Center of Excellence located in Golden Valley, MN.  It offers clinical, research, educational, therapeutic, and artistic programs for persons with Parkinson’s throughout the Upper Midwest.

The Marsh

The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness in Minnetonka, is a Parkinson’s-Friendly Community that helps individuals maximize their personal health and well-being through a combination of educational programs, services, environment, professional care and personal guidance.

Pilates MN

Pilates MN offers Pilates Reformer for Parkinson’s, a class designed especially for pepole with Parkinson’s.  Owned by Pamela Hasselbring of Pilates MN and Shawn Marquis, MSPT, they designed this class from the model of the Polestar Pilates Center in Miami. The Polestar Center works with patients with Parkinson’s in their physical therapy center. Pilates Reformer exercises assist clients in movement so they can acquire flexibility, strength, joint mobility and core stabilization. Call for more information. 952-476-0304 or e-mail pamela.h@pilatesmn.com.

 

 

Fun at the Walk for PD

Walk for Parkinson’s Disease 2010

Parkinson's Friendly Community Join our Walk for Parkinson's Disease