Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium

Check-in & Resource Fair start at 9:00 a.m. EST (for in-person attendees)
Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life. This program will provide you with information to help you find the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family members, friends and the community. Lunch will be served to those joining us in person.
Expert Panelists:
Danielle Englert Doggett, MD
Atrium Health
Sanjay Iyer, MD
Memory & Movement Charlotte
Myriam Sollman, PhD
Prisma Health
Travis Turner, PhD
Medical University of South Carolina
Ivorie Walker, PsyD
Atrium Health
Robert Wiggins, MD
Novant Health
People with Parkinson's & Care Partner Panelists:
Lisa, Ashlyn and Bria Fletcher
Diana & Bubba Parrish
Panel Moderators:
Kim Gamble
Memory & Movement Charlotte
Diana Parrish
Parkinson's Foundation
Movement Breaks Provided by:
Aminta Romero St Onge, MS, Clinical Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT
Yogavibez
Darci Pernoud, OTD OTR/L CEAS
Back to Independence Rehab
For in-person attendees: In-person check-in and vendor visits start at 9:00 a.m. EST.
For virtual attendees (via Zoom): The livestream starts at 9:30 a.m. EST.
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