Parkinson’s Exercise, Speech & Complementary Therapies
There are exercise programs throughout the community that specialize in exercises for or meet the needs of people with Parkinson’s, so get started today! Below is a partial list of programs in San Diego County that you may find useful. Please contact the instructors or facilities via telephone to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
Simple Movement – A Dance Program for Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s can benefit greatly from dance. It provides exercise, mental stimulation, conscious use of the senses and social interaction in a joyful activity. It incorporates exercise with music, assisting participants in moving to rhythm, beat, melody and mood. *Classes are held at:
Del Mar Ballet
11211 Sorrento Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92121
Laura Ann Wolfe
858-692-8484
Laura@ListeningBody.com
*Classes meet every Monday from 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
To register for Dance for Parkinsons Click here .
Classes are designed to accommodate participants at all levels of mobility (seated, needing support, ambulatory), with dancers encouraged to engage at their own comfort level. Dance for Parkinson’s is an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to take part in one of the latest exercise programs recommended for improved mobility. Spouses and care partners are welcomed and are encouraged to participate. While there is a cost to the series of classes, we are offering the first class at no charge. If you’re not sure if Dance Practice for Parkinson’s is right for you, come try your first class for free! *$64 for 8 week session (sliding scale available).
EXERCISE CLASSES
Keep Moving with Parkinson’s
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
10820 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-554-4788
Class Schedule
Mondays: 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.
Fridays: 2:00 p.m.
Email Danica Edelbrock for more information.
Scripps Well Being Center
237 Church Ave., Chula Vista
619-862-6600
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
*This free class is open to the general public. Doctor’s note required.
Hazard Center YMCA (For Parkinson’s People and Caregivers)
7610 Hazard Center Dr. #101, San Diego
619-295-1361
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Members: Free; Non-members: $10
East County YMCA (Davis Facility)
8881 Dallas St., La Mesa
Becki Schwartz: 619-993-1414
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:45 – 2:40 p.m.
*Members: Free; Non-members: $9
Scripps Memorial Hospital
9888 Genesee Ave., La Jolla
800-727-4777
Mondays & Fridays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
*This free class is open to the general public. Doctor’s note required.
Tri-City Medical Center
4002 Vista Way, Oceanside
760-940-7272
Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
*This free class is open to the general public.
Encinitas Elks Club
1393 Windsor Rd., Encinitas
Betty Byrd: 760-635-1144
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
*This free class is open to the general public.
FALL PREVENTION
Sharp Rees-Steely La Mesa West
800-82-SHARP
Call for class dates and times.
*This series takes place every other month and is open to the general public. Cost: $15.
TAI CHI
Grossmont Adult Schools
Locations throughout East County
619-588-3500
Call for class dates and times.
Tai Chi Wellness Center
3650 Clairemont Dr., Suite 1, San Diego
858-232-2939
Call for class dates and times.
PHYSICAL THERAPY & FITNESS
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa
619-667-8644
Call for class dates and times.
WATER EXERCISE
Peninsula Family YMCA
4390 Valeta St., San Diego
619-226-8888
Monday through Friday 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
*Members: Free; Non-members: $6
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Dr., La Mesa
619-740-4104
Call for class dates and times.
*This class is open to the general public. Doctor’s note required. Cost: Fee varies.
SPEECH THERAPY
Palomar Medical Center
555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido
760-739-3340, ext. 7350
Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*Most major medical groups offer speech therapy, including Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT).
TREMBLE CLEFS
A Therapeutic Singing Group
*Palisades Presbyterian Church
6301 Birchwood Street, San Diego
Karen Hesley: 619-445-8623
Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
890 Balour Drive, Encinitas
Karen Hesley: 619-445-8623
Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Free and open to the general public.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY
Most major medical groups offer complementary or alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage and healing touch.
CAREGIVING CLASSES
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
800-827-4277
Call for class location, dates and times.