Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Lynne Gotham from Parkinson’s Partners of NW PA
Lynne Gotham from Parkinson's Partners of NW PA on August 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
November 23, 2023
Ginger Smith on Advocacy
My life has been full of drama and happiness growing up in beautiful Northern California. I spent 8 years in boarding schools due to…
November 22, 2023
Karen Skipper from Orange County Tremble Clefs
My name is Karen Skipper and I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist. I have been practicing music therapy in Orange County, CA for over…
November 21, 2023
Katie Nathan from Moved by Movement
Dr. Katie Nathan PT, DPT, NCS is a physical therapist that specializes in neurologic care. She has a passion and expertise working with people…
November 21, 2023
Gary Shaughnessy Chairman of Parkinson’s UK
Gary Shaughnessy is Chairman of Parkinson’s UK, England Athletics, and the Z Zurich Foundation. Over the last 35 years, he has held senior roles…
November 20, 2023
Robin Cohen from Mission PD
Robin Cohen from Mission PD on August 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. For the…
November 20, 2023
Donna Thomson on Caregiving
Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author, and educator. She is the mother of two grown children, one who has severe cerebral palsy and medical…
November 20, 2023
April Spagnuolo-Moschini from Neuro Challenge
April is a visionary leader, known for her creative innovations which inspire programs that encourage Full Life Engagement. Specifically, she is credited with creating…
November 19, 2023
Professor Bradley McDaniels from the University of Texas
Bradley McDaniels is an assistant professor and program coordinator for the Rehabilitation Studies program in the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the…
November 18, 2023
Wendy Wilkerson from The Empowerment Neurofitness and Wellness Center
Wendy Wilkerson is an Exercise Specialist that holds a Medical Fitness Practitioner certification. She earned both of her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Old…
November 17, 2023
Lisa Wynne from the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
Lisa Wynne from the Parkinson's Association of Ireland on September 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your…
November 16, 2023
Nathan Ward from Motorvation
Nathan Ward from Motorvation on August 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I was born…
November 15, 2023
Author Martha Strubinger on Advocacy
My name is Martha and I come from beautiful Vienna. Besides Wiener Schnitzel and coffee, I love my husband, best friend, and favorite person…
November 14, 2023
John MacPhee The Long Walk for Parkinson’s
I’ve been diagnosed with a weak bladder for 14 years. I was a mild mannered, not rock the boat kind of person I worked…
November 13, 2023
India Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society on Awareness
The Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) is the leading voice for Parkinson’s in India. Through our activities, we strive to raise awareness…
November 12, 2023
Kathrin Wersing on Advocacy
Kathrin Wersing on Advocacy & Jetzt erst recht – Positiv leben mit Parkinson on August 22, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell…
November 11, 2023
Joe Drake on Advocacy
Joe Drake is a retired engineer living in Seattle, Washington. He grew up on Long Island, New York in a large family; he was…
November 10, 2023
Apurva Zawar from BeyondRehab
Dr. Apurva Zawar is a passionate neurologic physical therapist with expertise in treating movement disorders, educator, and mentor. She owns and practices at BeyondRehab,…
November 9, 2023