Help us fund free physical therapy for newly diagnosed person’s with Parkinson’s disease!
june, 2021
The MIND Program (Movement Initiative for the Newly Diagnosed) addresses unmet needs of the newly diagnosed PD community in DFW through FREE, PD-specific physical therapy, exercise classes, support, education, and resources early in the disease progression thanks to a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Many of those with PD are not referred to physical therapy soon enough after diagnosis. This new program provides best, evidenced-based, Parkinson’s-specific physical therapy (PT) practices. This is centered on obtaining a PD-specific physical therapy evaluation soon after diagnosis.
Newly diagnosed persons with Parkinson’s Disease may be told to exercise, but are not often given meaningful guidance and resources that address their individual needs. We have specialized training, experience, and expertise in PD that improves short and long-term outcomes through early intervention, education, and preventative measures.
In the program, you will get the following services at NO COST.
We only have 30 spots and are accepting enrollees now! You are eligible if you have been diagnosed in the past 3 years.
Spots are filling up fast, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to enroll!
Contact Info
(214) 356-8123
valerie@balancetherapyllc.com
Location
939 N. Edgefield Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75208
You don’t have to be a physical therapist to be an expert at exercise. All you need are some clear guidelines, a lot of effort, and little creativity. That’s what it takes to stay on top of your PD symptoms, slow the progression of PD, and enjoy a better life. In this guide, you will learn some tricks of the trade about how and why you should be exercising with PD.
“Keep up the great work, Val! I went to you for about two years for chronic vestibular balance and dizziness issues, and now I am so much better and these issues do not hinder my lifestyle. I think your optimism and energy were as important as the vestibular rehab exercises. You were more than just a physical therapist, but a PT/Life Coach! Thanks again for everything!”
“I want to thank Valerie for her patience. She does her job well because she cares for her patients”
“Thank you Valerie Waldron Johnson and Balance Therapy for keeping this Parkinson’s person more limber and more symptom free with your knowledge of correct exercises, stretches and cardio to help delay Parkinson’s progress! I look forward to all our sessions!”
“Valerie, you are doing great things!!! I wish my dad was your patient. He does not have Parkinson’s, but he has significant balance issues. PT has helped him immensely. I wish that you could evaluate him someday. You are one of the best!!!! I miss working with you!”
But the most important gift she gave me was a different understanding, on an emotional level, of the value and importance of the exercise in which she was training me. For instance, she summarized that she was ‘retraining my brain’
“Valerie, you are the best! You put up with my whining and encouraged me every time. I did my homework because you care so much! I’m still balancing -it’s become a natural routine for me-thanks to every there (360 Balance, Austin, TX). I’ll be back if I need fine tuning.”
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Help us fund free physical therapy for newly diagnosed person’s with Parkinson’s disease!