The last few weeks have been challenging for me, my patients, LOUD Crowd members, and my friends and neighbors living in SW Florida following hurricane Ian. For me, it was the second Category 4 hurricane that has affected the community where I live and work, and to...
Merriam Webster defines magic as: the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces. To produce, remove, or influence by magic. Patients who come to my private practice with a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis may be newly...
Every Thursday afternoon for the last 3 years, I have gotten together with a group of men and women with Parkinson’s disease to host a weekly speech class, The LOUD Crowd® We have become our own Toastmasters group, incorporating the concept of “speaking with intent,”...
Over the last few years of owning a busy private practice, I have found it harder to find the time and energy to make it to the gym, so this year I purchased a Total Gym. I’m hoping that having a piece of equipment that provides a comprehensive work-out without...
Over the last few years of owning a busy private practice, I have found it harder to find the time and energy to make it to the gym, so this year I purchased a Total Gym, adding it to my exercise regimen, which includes a morning bike ride. I’m hoping that having a...