EXERCISE AND WELLNESS GROUPS

EXERCISE AND WELLNESS GROUPS

Virtual Classes

  • 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

  • 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

    hliu3@lsuhsc.edu

    Dr. Jessica Allemand, 504-568-4304

    jmora5@lsuhsc.edu

    Dr. Kathrine Atiyeh, 504-568-4262

    kdoug1@lsuhsc.edu

    Dr. Rachel Wellons, 504-568-4284

    rtromm@lsuhsc.edu

Baton Rouge

  • 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

    Dance for Parkinson's | ofmovingcolors

    Free to attend

  • 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,

    JHondz1@LSU.edu

    Tai Chi Schedule_Fall2024.pdf (squarespace.com)

  • 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

    www.sage-rehab.org

    First class is FREE Then $5 per class

  • 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

  • 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

  • LSVT BIG & LOUD

    Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital- Outpatient Services

    8595 United Plaza Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (225) 927-0567

    https://www.brrehab.com/lsvt-big-and-loud

  • 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

    Gstonich@hotmail.com

  • 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

    kerry@feelaliveandwell.com

  • 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

    thernandez@ymcabr.org

    Free to attend

Covington

  • Rock Steady Boxing

    Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 9:30am

    2640 Highway 190 (3rd Street)

    Covington, LA 70430

    985-415-1621

Dry Prong

  • 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

    aprilmurrell@icloud.com

Lafayette

  • 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

    susan@riseptla.com

    337-261-9188

  • 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

  • Walking Group

    Prien Lake Mall - Food Court

    Thursdays at 2 pm

    Walk (just starting out) for ten minutes and build from there.

  • Eljay Foundation Luncheons

    Fourth Thursday of the month.

    Contact: Peggy Woodson

    337-496-4941

    peggy.woodson@yahoo.com

Metairie

  • 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

    MWhite@NOBADance.com

  • 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

    NewOrleans@RSBAffiliate.com

  • 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

    rachael.rayes@ochsner.org

    Kathleen Delpy 504-736-4600

    kathleen.delpy@ochser.org

Mandeville

  • Dancing for PD

    Mandeville Community Center

    Tuesdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm

    Contact: Ellen Winchell ejwinchell@gmail.com

Monroe

  • 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

  • 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

    MWhite@NOBADance.com

  • 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

    hit4pd@ochsner.org

    To register

    https://www.ochsnerstore.org/otw-

    services/HIT4PD.html

Ruston

  • Music & Movement with the Parkinson Resource Center

    Louisiana Tech University

    Ruston, LA 71270-2567

    For more information, contact:

    Donna Hood

    dhood@latech.edu

    www.latech.edu

    318-257- 4287

  • 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

    dhood@latech.edu

    318-257- 4287

  • Rock Steady Boxing

    Louisiana Tech University

    Ruston, LA 71272

    For more information, contact:

    Skylar Temple

    latech@rsbaffiliate.com

    318-257-4634

Slidell

  • 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

  • Rock Steady Boxing

    For more information contact

    BHP Billton YMCA

    Raymond Lee

    rlee@ymcawla.org

    318-674-9635

Thibodeaux

  • 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

    yoga@bridgeswithheart.com

Zachary

  • 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

    yoga@bridgeswithheart.com