EXERCISE AND WELLNESS GROUPS
EXERCISE AND WELLNESS GROUPS
Virtual Classes
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Virtual Stretch Class-Brio Baudry Therapy
A weekly virtual session that will run every Tuesday at 12:30pm that will last about 20 minutes. Our sessions are focused on weekly health tips related to Parkinson's disease and specific stretching to keep you moving at your best. To sign up contact rachel@baudrytherapy.com
or call 504-841-0150
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Tai Chi for PWP & Caregivers online via Zoom
LSU's Health's free online Tai Chi exercise classes, funded by the Parkinson's Foundation, that will be held via Zoom. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that can improve balance, flexibility and overall well-being - benefits that are particularly for those managing Parkinson's disease. People with Parkin- son's and their Caregivers are encouraged to join.
Contact: Dr. Howe Liu, 504-568-4261
Dr. Jessica Allemand, 504-568-4304
Dr. Kathrine Atiyeh, 504-568-4262
Dr. Rachel Wellons, 504-568-4284
rtromm@lsuhsc.edu
Baton Rouge
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Dance for PD
First Presbyterian Church
Fridays at 9:30 -10:45 am
763 North Blvd, 2nd Floor, Room 219
Baton Rouge, La. 70802
225-338-0804
https://www.facebook.com/DanceforPDBR
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Free to attend
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Modified Tai Chi
During LSU’s Fall and Spring Semesters – Presented by the School of Kinesiology, LSU
University United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
3350 Dalrymple Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact: Jan M Hondzinski,
225-578-9144,
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LSVT BIG and LSV LOUD
Sage Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Services
Fridays from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
8313 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Contact: Brittany Walker
225-906-4097
First class is FREE Then $5 per class
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LSVT BIG
Moreau Physical Therapy - Highland Park
18303 Perkins Road East Suite 407
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-751-8512 Extension 1300
Fax: 225-751-8514
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LSVT LOUD
Moreau Physical Therapy – Central
11424 Sullivan Rd Bldg C Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Phone : 225-261-7021 Extension 1200
Fax : 225-262-1826
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LSVT BIG & LOUD
Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital- Outpatient Services
8595 United Plaza Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 927-0567
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B.R. Moving Forward with Parkinson’s
Fit 365 in Drusilla Shopping Center
Mon and Wed at 11:00 am
Tues and Thurs at 11:00 am
Contact: Gina Stonich,
225-802-2307
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The PD Power Hour
Alive & Well Studios
2PM
7924 Wrenwood Blvd. Ste B
Baton Rouge, LA
For questions or to RSVP contact:
Kerry Ruiz by email or phone:
225-937-9736
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Movement Matters
YMCA of the Capital Area
Classes: PD Pedalers and Chair Yoga
Monday/ Wednesday, 12pm - 1pm
Tuesday/ Thursday, 1pm - 2pm
Contact Taylor Hernandez for location specifics.
225-295-6674
Free to attend
Covington
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Rock Steady Boxing
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 9:30am
2640 Highway 190 (3rd Street)
Covington, LA 70430
985-415-1621
Dry Prong
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Rock Steady Boxing
cyB22 Fit (indoor walking court)
Meets every Tuesday & Thursday
801 Grove Street
Dry Prong, LA
318-446-7400 8:30-9:30 am
Lafayette
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Rock Steady Boxing, LSVT Big & Loud, PWR for PD
Rise Physical Therapy
Rock Steady Boxing, LSVT Big & Loud, PWR for PD
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
300 Rue Beauregard, Suite G
Lafayette, LA 70508
Susan Carloss, LOTR
337-261-9188
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LSVT BIG and LOUD
Moreau Physical Therapy - Lafayette
425 Settlers Trace Blvd Suite150
Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: 337-233-0322 Ext. 3000
Fax: 337-233-0225
Lake Charles
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Walking Group
Prien Lake Mall - Food Court
Thursdays at 2 pm
Walk (just starting out) for ten minutes and build from there.
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Eljay Foundation Luncheons
Metairie
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Dance for PD
Monday from 10:30 am - 11:45 am
September through May
Room 3 Pontiff Playground
1521 Palm St., Metairie, LA 70001
Contact: Millette White
504-522-0996 ext. 213
Call for more information
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Rock Steady Boxing
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Baudry Therapy Center
504-840-0150
2620 Metairie Lawn Dr
Metairie, LA 70002
Contact: Tom Douglass
504- 416-4360
Contact: Greg Roniger
504-237-5105
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BIG and for LIFE
Ochsner Fitness Center-Heritage Plaza
111 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005
Wednesday 4 pm and Fridays 1:30 pm
A wellness class with a physical therapist or occupational therapist who focuses on strength, mobility and balance.
For more information, contact:
Rachael Rayes, 504-464-8740
Kathleen Delpy 504-736-4600
Mandeville
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Dancing for PD
Monroe
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University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
A Comprehensive Training Program for Professionals, staff, and caregivers that provide services to individuals with Parkinson's Disease . Provide virtual seminars to students and the community-at-large and answer individual queries relating to Parkinson's Disease.
– Meeting online
For more information, contact Anita Sharma at asharma@ulm.edu
Website: www.ulm.edu
New Orleans
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Dance for PD®
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
JCC Uptown
5342 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: Millette White
504-522-0996 x213
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HIT 4 PD at Ochsner Therapy and Wellness
Tuesdays 12pm and Fridays 3pm
5300 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Circuit based class incorporating high intensity exercises
$12 per class or sign up for five sessions for a discount.
For more information contact
To register
Ruston
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Music & Movement with the Parkinson Resource Center
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71270-2567
For more information, contact:
Donna Hood
318-257- 4287
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North LA Parkinson's Chorale
Singing for enjoyment open to those with PD and care partners. Led by music faculty at
Louisiana Tech University. Location:
Ruston, LA 71270-2567
For more information contact:
Donna Hood
318-257- 4287
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Rock Steady Boxing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272
For more information, contact:
Skylar Temple
318-257-4634
Slidell
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LSVT BIG and LSV LOUD
Ochsner Therapy and Wellness
104 Medical Center Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: 985-646-5926 Fax: 985-646-5922
Physician’s Referral needed to set up appointment
Shreveport
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Rock Steady Boxing
Thibodeaux
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Thibodeaux Regional Fitness Center
Monday – Pedal for Parkinson’s
Tuesday – Parkinson’s Yoga
Thursday – Strength and Balance
All programs begin at 11 am
726 N. Acadia Road
Thibodeaux, LA 70301
Contact: Louise Johnson
985-493-4950
Zachary
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LSVT BIG and LOUD
Moreau Physical Therapy – Zachary East
4845 Main St Suite C
Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: 225-286-0181 Ext. 1700
Fax: 225-286-0186