The day I received my diagnosis, I thought “why me?” I was sure PD was a death trap, but it is not. My daughter started reading up on Parkinson’s and she told me I had to exercise. So we called around and discovered PCF. Now this is my home away from home. What I thought was a negative, I turned into a positive. I’ve met new friends and exercise daily.

First, I want to say how much I have enjoyed being a member of Parkinson Community Fitness. I have always felt welcomed by the friendly staff as well as the members. The exercises are formatted to the needs of people with PD. In addition to classes, there are extra educational and social activities which help keep members involved in interacting with each other in an enjoyable environment. Finally, the membership fee is a real bargain!

The day I received my PD diagnosis, I felt as if my life was ending. The day I walked through the doors of Parkinson Community Fitness, I knew right away it was a new beginning for me. PCF is not just a sanctuary, it is a second home to all of us, where caring, acceptance, encouragement, and hope are shared freely among its members and staff. Every day I set foot in PCF, I leave happier and stronger!

The best way to kick-start my day is to participate in an exercise class at PCF. I am encouraged by the energetic staff and enjoy the camaraderie of working out with my PD friends. After class, my PD challenges don’t feel so overwhelming, and my attitude allows me to embrace the day.

PCF is helping me navigate through Parkinson’s. The instructors include specific exercises for PD and explain how it helps, which is important to me as someone recently diagnosed. The staff and volunteers are very supportive and the programs they offer have been very informative.

When diagnosed with PD, I thought of all the things I would miss. However, I gained a supportive community. I found that exercise was best for slowing the decline. PCF is a great facility with awesome , highly qualified instructors and friends that encourage each other to press on in our journey with PD. I am very grateful to all who are involved in making this place a reality!

Stepping in the door at the Parkinson Center was a very hard thing to do. I couldn’t know that there would be welcoming and caring faces on the other side. But there were. Staff trained to meet me and help me feel more comfort as quickly as possible. And then there were members waiting to start a class who also spoke to me. So that was the beginning and the center has come to meet so much more to me. The Parkinson’s Center is a safe haven for all of us who have Parkinson’s disease. And it offers so much to us. Since Parkinson’s is the Use it or Lose it disease, they offer many classes about balance, strength training and cardio work and try to reach every level of need that they can. Socially we we all welcomed into the group. Everyone is welcome here. The staff is very well trained and help us work as hard as we want to. I always leave feeling better and stronger than when I came in. HUGE THANKS TO THE PARKINSON’S STAFF.

A Day to Remember It was September 12, 2019 that changed my life. This was the day I nonchalantly walked into an open house sponsored by a group called the Parkinson Community Fitness (PCF). I walked out a few hours later as a proud new annual member. I can only thank goodness that this resource was in existence, staffed and directed by some of the best available - the best group of trainers, and management. And, most importantly, I sincerely believe, PCF has helped to extend my life and, indeed, provided and extended my quality of life.

Let me ask you a few questions: 1. How do you feel about exercise? 2. Do you enjoy being around people who can make you laugh even on a really bad day? 3. Is it important to you that you have friends that “ get it” ? ( understand what your life as a person with Parkinson’s is like? 4. Is it important and feel good to have others around you that truly care about you and cheer you on? If even just one of these questions fits you, but is missing in your life Parkinson’s Community Fitness is for you. My decision to join was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve never cared for exercise , but even that is fun at PCF. When I joined I was in a really low place, but my new friends helped me through those dark days too. Call PCF at 513 793 6683 to get an appointment to see for yourself. You won’t regret it!

Parkinson’s Community Fitness has been a game changer for me. After getting over the initial shock of the diagnosis I started looking for what to do about it. The PCF community showed me not only the practical steps I can do to address the condition but also not to be afraid of Parkinson’s. The spirit, friendliness, courage and companionship shown by all the folks at PCF is both a comfort and inspiration to me.

PFC offers great exercise classes but it is so much more than that. There are seminars every month where you learn about topics such nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s research, medications, DBS, and slowing the progression of the disease. It is a place to have fun and socialize with pizza parties, concerts, and breakfast with new members. Mostly it is a place to make friends, have a good time, and challenge yourself to do your best. If you come to PFC, I can’t promise that everyone will know your name, but I can promise you that everyone, including the therapy dog, will be glad that you came.