Three years ago, ‘Joy’ came to us as her husband practically carried her in to her first few therapy appointments. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s years before, and recognized its progression to the point where she knew she couldn’t make improvements on her own. She heard that Community Wellness Partners had a robust program for people with Parkinson’s disease, but didn’t know how much better she would feel after having therapy and exercising in Parkinson’s-based programs.

‘Joy’ participated in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy BIG and LOUD Programs with our rehab therapy staff to improve her physical movement and speech, and participated in Rock Steady Boxing in our Wellness Center to the point of advanced class level!

At Community Wellness Partners, what sets us apart from other reputable therapeutic and exercise programs in the greater Utica and Mohawk Valley is that we have the staff training and expertise for such specialties like Parkinson’s disease. Some of our team members are Certified Parkinson’s Disease Care Advocates, and Community Wellness Partners has achieved the Parkinson’s disease Care Business Certification through the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Alliance.

Because of people like YOU who participate in our Parkinson’s Annual Walk and contribute funds that help sustain our programs, we are able to provide the necessary services and talent to help people like ‘Joy’ live better with Parkinson's. Whether it’s our Rock Steady Boxing Program, Cycling with Parkinson’s Program, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy BIG and LOUD, or the William and Rita Abraham Speaker Series, your donations support these efforts.

2025 Parkinson's Awareness Walk

Come out and walk to support our Parkinson's programs!

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