Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Tim Hague from U-Turn Parkinson’s & PD Avengers
Tim is a retired nurse of 20+ years who devotes his time to professional speaking, writing and as founder of the Parkinson’s Wellness Centre,…
October 17, 2023
Shelley Kurian Founder of DFW Parkinson’s Resource
Shelley Kurian, Founder of DFW Parkinson's Resource on October 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.…
October 16, 2023
Eric Aquino from the Gray Strong Foundation
Gray Strong Foundation was incorporated in 2018. After 12 yrs. of fundraising and raising awareness for individuals with cancer and their families. I was…
October 16, 2023
Selma Peláez Hervás- Neuro Physiotherapist
Selma, originally from and living in Barcelona (Spain), is a neuro physiotherapist who has always desired to be a health care professional since she…
October 15, 2023
Linda and Keith Hall from Parkinson’s Fitness
Keith and I met in the early 70s in college. So, we have been together over 50 years. We had a lot of travel…
October 14, 2023
Taylor Kenerson of Balance 4 Parkinson’s
Taylor Kenerson's life pursuit is empowering people and teams to unlock their full potential through meaningful connections between people, products, and services. Fueling Taylor's…
October 13, 2023
Rebecca Kastin Integrative Nutrition
Rebecca graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Rebecca is also a Hormone Health Specialist…
October 13, 2023
Dr. Soania Mathur from Unshakable MD & PD Avengers
Dr. Soania Mathur is a family physician living outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada who resigned her clinical practice twelve years following her diagnosis of…
October 12, 2023
George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network
George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson's Support Network & the Michael J. Fox Foundation on August 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.…
October 12, 2023
Nina Juncker from PD avengers-Germany
I am a pharmacist from Germany diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease three years ago at the age of 47. My reaction to the diagnosis was…
October 12, 2023
Steven Steinberg from What’s Shaking Man
Steve Steinberg has been living with Parkinson’s Disease for ten years. He is a father, brother, son, painter, photographer, writer, and music lover. Educated…
October 11, 2023
Kristi Barker Reach Rehab Physical Therapy on Advocacy
My name is Kristi Barker and I am a physical therapist from Saskatchewan Canada. I played Division I volleyball in Arkansas while I completed…
October 10, 2023
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland is a charity, based in Dublin with branches throughout the country. Our aim is to assist people with Parkinson’s,…
October 9, 2023
David Leventhal from Dance for PD®
David Leventhal is a founding teacher and Program Director for Dance for PD®, a program of the Mark Morris Dance Group that has been…
October 8, 2023
Tracy McBee on Advocacy
I've been married for 33 years, and we have 3 boys. I attended Alaska Pacific University for both undergraduate and masters. I have a…
October 7, 2023
Pamela Lappen from Dancing with Parkinson’s
Recognized for her “eye for artistry and aesthetics” in dance, along with her “ability to smoothly execute projects,” Pamela received an invitation from David…
October 6, 2023
Laura Robbins on Advocacy
I am a 46-year-old attorney from State College, Pennsylvania. I own a law firm called Laura Robbins Law, LLC and am president of a…
October 5, 2023
Interview Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation
Kat Hill is from Portland, OR USA. She believes that we can choose joy in our lives no matter what we are faced with.…
October 4, 2023