An interview with Michael Sweet on Advocacy, July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I met my wife when I was 18, we were married a little under a year later when I was 19....

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An interview with Dr. Melissa McConaghy Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist from PD Warrior 8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Dr McConaghy is a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist and founder of PD Warrior. Melissa is a passionate advocate for the role...

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An interview with Paqui Ruizon from the association Con P de Parkinson's on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  (In Spanish & English)   In English   Tell me a little about your background and what led you to get involved in awareness.    My name is Paqui Ruiz. I am 59 years old, and I am from Tenerife (Canary Islands). Diagnosed in 2012 with a disease unknown to me, Parkinson's. In November 2020, I sat down in front of the computer with an idea: to open a blog where women like me could raise their voices, tell their stories, and not feel...

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An interview with Team Parky on Parky 4 Parkinson’s Patient Buddy on June 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved with awareness.   We are h2o...

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An interview with Christian Schmidt-Heisch from Parkinson Pate on July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am living with my husband in Hamburg (Germany). I work at as a care and case manager.   Please tell me a...

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An interview with Katy Ingulli on Yoga for PD on July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Katy ingulli is a Certified 500-hour yoga instructor and private trainer based out of Fairfield County, CT.   She has been...

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An interview with Sandy Ellis from InMotion Parkinson’s Wellness Center 8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am a Boxing and Spinning Coach at InMotion Parkinson’s Wellness Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  These classes are designed to allow...

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An interview with Shake It Up Australia on July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Shake It Up Australia is a not-for-profit organization established in 2011 by Australian entrepreneur Clyde Campbell. In partnership with The Michael...

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An interview with Michelle Lane from Louisiana Walks for Parkinson's & Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's on July 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Michelle was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in June 2000...

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An interview with Heather Berg on Yoga Nidra from the FAU College of Medicine, July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Heather Berg is a certified Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and Buteyko Clinic Method Instructor in...

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