You will:

•Identify what kind of life you want to live with Parkinson’s and WHY.

•Learn about lifestyle behaviors that can improve your life with PD.

•Create big and small goals to help you live the life that you want.

•Learn what types of PD symptoms and other life factors may provide challenges to you specifically.

•Identify your strengths and areas of support that can help you meet your goals.

•Navigate setbacks when they inevitably arise

•Have a plan for progressing and changing goals as time goes on.

•Create your own personalized Parkinson’s Action Plan.

•Anyone interested in living well with Parkinson’s.

•Access to a computer or mobile device and internet connection.

•People willing to invest the time and explore what living well with PD means to them.

•People who are open to talking to a group about their experiences and goals.

This program is created and facilitated by Dr. Kelly Becker, DPT. Kelly is a physical therapist who has dedicated her career to empowering people with Parkinson’s to move and live their best lives. She holds numerous Parkinson’s exercise certifications and has provided Parkinson’s health education and resources through the non-profit Synapse Fitness Foundation for the last 7 years.

This is a 9-week virtual class. Each week there will be short videos to watch and worksheets to complete that will guide you in creating your Parkinson’s Action Plan. Most weeks you will participate in group or individual coaching sessions with Kelly on Zoom to discuss what you’ve learned, hone your action plan, and share insights. The average weekly commitment is 1.5-2.5 hours.

There will be 2 course offerings this year: May 1st - July 1st 2025 and June 17th - August 19th. Group meetings will take place on Tuesday afternoons (Pacific time) and individual coaching sessions will be available on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Exact dates and times will be provided via email after joining the waitlist below.

This is the first time that the PDSpark program is being offered and only 2 sessions are scheduled this year. We will take feedback from the first groups, make improvements, and offer the program again in 2026.

This program is designed to be completed with a small group to facilitate group discussions and provide necessary individualized support. As such, there are only 8 spots available in each class.

In 2025, we are able to provide this program for FREE! This is thanks to previous grants and donations that Synapse Fitness Foundation has received. Next year, there will likely be a fee to cover the costs of the program. Make sure to reserve your free spot this year!

Complete the registration form below!