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Exercise and Movement Classes

Exercise and Movement Classes

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies is pleased to offer exercise classes in the Denver metro area. A liability waiver from your doctor is all that is required for any Parkinson Association class. PAR for the course classes are $2/session and High Intensity Exerice is $10/session.

To Register for any of these classes, please call (303) 830-1839 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

High Intensity Exercise
Tuesday's | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Thursday's | 4:00 - 5:00pm
1290 Broadway, Suite 520
Denver, CO 80203
Erica DeMarch, PT, Instructor

PAR for the Course
Standard exercise focusing on balance and strength.
High Intensity: for individuals early in the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,
highly mobile.
Low Intensity: for individuals who need assistance with mobility.

Tuesday's
11:00am - Noon | High Intensity
12:15 - 1:15pm | Low Intensity Schlessmann YMCA
3901 E. Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
Sheila Bellew, Instructor

Wednesday's
2:00 - 3:00pm | Low Intensity
Southwest Family YMCA
5181 West Kenyon Avenue
Denver, CO 80236
Sheila Bellew, Instructor












Community Classes

The classes listed below are other classes not sponsored by the Parkinson Association of the Rockies that are available within the community.

Parkinson's Movement Classes - Casper, WY
This is an exercise program that incorporates aspects of yoga, tai chi and vocal exercises. the goals are to better improve flexibility, balance, gait and communication.

Monday's
5:30 - 6:30pm
Rocky Mountain Therapy
2546 East 2nd Street, Bldg #500
Casper, WY 82609
Kira Holder, Instructor
(307) 577-5204

Thursday's
12:00 - 1:00pm
Rocky Mountain Therapy
2546 East 2nd Street, Bldg #500
Casper, WY 82609
Kira Holder, Instructor
(307) 577-5204

Tuesday's
Beginner PWR! Moves
Avanti Therapy
5350 Manhattan Circle
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 543-1201
10:00am - 12:00pm
Runs  through January 24, 2012
Cost $160

Thursday's
Intermediate/Advanced PWR! Moves
Avanti Therapy
5350 Manhattan Circle
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 543-1201
11:00am - 12:00pm
Runs through January 26, 2012
Cost $160

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
10:00 - 11:00am
*Whole Health Center
9075 Forsstrom Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Regan Mizuno, Instructor
(303) 723-0765

Wednesday and Friday
5:30 - 6:30pm
*Whole Health Center
9075 Forsstrom Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Regan Mizuno, Instructor
(303) 723-0765

*Fitness classes designed for those living with chronic conditions.
There is a fee for these classes

Wednesday and Friday
PWR! MOVES Class
2:00pm
Life Care Center of Littleton
1500 W. Mineral Avenue
Littleton, CO
Megan Harper, PT, Instructor
(303) 798-0614
Please register
One Session - $10
Ten Sessions - $80

Monday's
Performax Physical Therapy
9:30 - 10:30am
8200 E. Bellview, #505E
Greenwood Village, CO
Kris LaValley, MSPT, Instructor
(303) 741-0235
$10 per Class
Monday's
Exercise for Parkinson's
11:30am - 12:15pm
Susan M. Duncan YMCA
6350 Eldridge Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 422-4977

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Parkinson's Boot Camp
1:15 - 2:30pm
Boulder YMCA
2850 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
Silver Sneakers: $12
YMCA Membership: $40
(303) 442-2778 

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