An interview with Jaylene Peterson on Advocacy and Why Boxing on February 18, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I started boxing in 2008 postpartum. In 2019 I landed my first contract coaching position at The Parkinson's...

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An interview with Mike Piccirillo - Director of “RUN 4 BEN" on February 17, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Mike Piccirillo has over 25 years of experience as a crew person in the film and television industry....

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An interview with Sarah Nilsson from Fox Trot 5k: Shine a RAY of light on Parkinson's on    February 16, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   My name is Sarah Nilsson my dad Ray has had PD...

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An interview with Ryan Cotton, President and CEO of Rock Steady Boxing, HQ Gym: Fighting Back at Rock Steady Boxing to improve the lives of people with PD on February 16, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,...

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An interview with Tara Jenkins: Rhythm of Hope: Exploring Music Therapy’s Role in Parkinson’s and Dementia Care on February 10, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP, CMDCP, is a board-certified music therapist, certified...

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An interview with Tracy White on Advocacy & Young Onset Parkinson's on February 9, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s in July 2015 at the age of 43 although my...

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An interview with Andrew Hobbs on Advocacy and Marathons on February 7, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Born in 1965, I have lived in the Midlands all of my life. I worked in IT for...

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An interview with Luis Rubén Artavia, Movement Practices: Invisible Training: IT was always here. IT was always US on February 9, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My name is Luis Rubén. I was born in...

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An interview with Jorik Nonnekes, Associate Professor & Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at the Radboud University Medical Centre on Advocacy on February 5, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My name is Jorik Nonnekes, I...

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An interview with Kathryn Wiesmann from the American Parkinson Disease Association Virginia: Together for Parkinson’s! on    2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography.   I have a master’s in public health and have previously worked for a...

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