Interviews
Hundreds of conversations with warriors, caregivers, researchers and advocates from around the world.
Interview with Rob Solomon from Ping Pong for PD
Rob’s leadership skills and history of public service in Oregon include the following in Washington County: Chair of Beaverton’s Human Rights Commission (2006 to…
June 9, 2023
Interview with Megan Schneider, of the Michael J. Fox Foundation
Megan is a communications strategist working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to encourage Congress to pass the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act.…
June 7, 2023
Interview with Mark Milow, Parkinson’s Advocate
My background in relation to Parkinson's Disease started when my wife and I cared for my grandmother, who had Parkinson's Disease and dementia. My…
June 7, 2023
Interview with Nick Kusturic Tai Chi
Dr. Nick Kusturic is a Florida State licensed and Board-Certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM). In 1997, Dr. Kusturic completed his undergraduate studies in…
June 5, 2023
An interview with Evan Juice Cutler of PushUps 4 Parkinsons
on 5/27/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved with awareness. As a…
May 30, 2023
An interview with Ryan Roach of Punch 4 Parkinson’s
Born into the sport of boxing through his family ties, Ryan Roach founded Punch 4 Parkinson’s (P4P) after seeing firsthand how boxing workouts could…
May 30, 2023
An interview with Dan O’Brien of DOB Parkinson’s Charity
In August of 2012 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. After the initial shock wore off I went to fill the prescription from the…
May 30, 2023
My interview with Matthew Green, Life Care Therapy. May 16, 2023, by Dr. George Ackerman
…. Matthew Green is President of LifeCare Therapy Services. He has been providing services and lectures to the patient and professional community for over…
May 19, 2023
My interview with Jean Allenbach, American Parkinson Disease Association
Jean Allenbach joined the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) in 2015 as the Executive Director of the Washington Chapter. Under her leadership the chapter…
May 12, 2023
Interview with Vice President, and Dean of FAU College of Medicine Dr. Julie Pilitsis
April 6, 2023, an Interview with Vice President, and Dean of FAU College of Medicine Dr. Julie Pilitsis. By Dr. George Ackerman. TogetherForSharon® Please…
April 7, 2023
Dancing for Parkinsons
My Interview with Cindy Surman, Assistant to the Directors, Boca Ballet Theatre. By Dr. George Ackerman. 4/3/2023 BBT4PD Flyer 2022_2023 Please tell me a…
April 4, 2023
An Interview With Colleen Greenhalgh from Beyond Fitness Delray
COMMUNITY LEADERS: AN INTERVIEW WITH Colleen Greenhalgh from Beyond Fitness Delray. I decided to learn more about community leaders who have dedicated their lives…
February 9, 2023