Physical Therapy and Exercise

Arroyo Physical Therapy
Privately owned physical therapy clinic serving Pasadena, Altadena, La Canada/Flintridge, Glendale, San Marino and the San Gabriel areas. APT has some of the latest and most comprehensive diagnosis and treatment programs available for Parkinson's, neuropathy, balance, BPPV, vertigo, and vestibular disorders.

Body Synergy - Physical Therapy
Body Synergy uses an integrative approach to dealing with movement disorders. Instead of fixing the symptoms of movement disorders, they "analyze how they affect or are affected by the whole."

Lineage Performing Arts Center
Lineage Performing Arts provides exercise for those with Parkinson's disease and seeks to make the art of dance accessible for people of all ages, all ethnicities and all circumstances. It is accessible to people of all socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds.

Prevention Through Fitness
PTF is run by Patrick LoSasso, a certified personal trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and is on the board of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association's Los Angeles chapter.

ADA Fitness
Privately run by Regina Tula, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified corrective exercise specialist and personal trainer. ADA Fitness is dedicated to bringing an appreciation to the God-given body people are born with, through fitness tools and massage. The two go hand-in-hand. Flexibility, strength, power, and endurance are the keys to movement and a healthy body no matter what age, condition, or size you are.

Yonemoto Physical Therapy
Since it's inception in 1982, Yonemoto Physical Therapy has grown from a mom & pop service to a professional operation with eight highly trained physical therapists dedicated to helping patients with whole body wellness and comfort. Yonemoto Physical Therapy accepts Medicare and PPO insurances as well translations in Spanish (Español), Mandarin (中文), Cantonese (標準粵語), Cebuano, Thai, French, and Vietnamese.

Professional Movement Disorder Organizations

We Move
"The Internet's most comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the web." WeMove hosts an active and thriving message board, movement disorder newsletter, support group and meeting information, and a wealth of educational links.

Michael J. Fox Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease with aggressively funded research and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today. They believe that their goal is within reach, but they need your help and contributions to keep the fight going.

Parkinson's Action Network
PAN is a unified voice for the Parkinson’s community. They advocate for better treatments and promote the search for a cure of Parkinson's disease. In partnership with other Parkinson’s organizations and our powerful grassroots network, they educate the public and government leaders about how to improve the quality of lives for those with Parkinson's disease.

World Parkinson Disease Association
The WPDA is a not-for-profit organization. To maintain its total and absolute independence and impartiality, the association will not endorse, defend, or promote the interests of any medical, hospital, or pharmaceutical entity or any other entity that is for-profit. The goal of the World Parkinson's Disease Association is to remain unbiased.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The NINDS supports a broad spectrum of basic, translational and clinical research on Parkinson’s disease (PD), a chronic and progressive movement disorder that affects the lives of at least one million patients across the United States.

The Movement Disorder Society
The Movement Disorder Society is an international professional society invested in the research and care of patients with movement disorders.

National Organization for Rare Disorders
The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through education, advocacy, research, and service programs.

Caregiver Resources

Well Spouse Association
This association provides support for spousal caregivers and is a non-profit membership organization that advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and disabled individual.

Family Caregiver Alliance
This is the national center for caregiving—a database of information on care strategies, stress relief, community resources, family issues, and hands-on care. They have a "fact sheet" section for a comprehensive collection of family-friendly publications filled with useful information.

About Senior Solutions
Contact 'About Senior Solutions' by calling 626-359-0108
or 888-736-5864. Senior Solutions is a senior resource that evaluates and advocates for those that are aging and their family members. The organization was founded to help provide for their families and answer health care dilemmas. Their founder has had personal experience with lack of care of seniors, so she started this organization.

Hello! Home Care
Hello! Home Care is a service in Pasadena that provides in-home care and assistance to those who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, monitoring of medication, clean up, exercise, and doctor visits. Their goal is to provide the superior and loving care that a family member would provide in the comfort of your own home. They have an active blog and use technology to keep in touch with their clients. This family-run business is perfect for those who need help in miscellaneous tasks due to their disabilities.