Exercise Classes in Northern California

San Francisco -Balance Fit

UCSF Phys Fit Health and Wellness, 1675 Owens St. (inside Bakar Fitness Center).

Contact: Christian Mendoza, UCSF PT Rehab, 415-514-4816, advance screening required.

Notes:

• Must be independently ambulatory with or without a device
• Led by Erica Pitsch, DPT, NCS
• Exercise for balance, strength, coordination, sensory acuity, and cognitive flexibility
• Based on dance, martial arts, PWR!
• 30-min safety screening required and costs $80
• $50/class or $160 four-class package

San Francisco - Dance for Parkinson's

Contact: Cecelia Beam, San Francisco Ballet, 415-865-6583. 

San Francisco - Dance for Parkinson's

Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama St. at 17th St.

Contact: PD SF Network, 415-285-7377. If new to class, RSVP with name, phone, and number attending.

Notes:

• Usually 1st and 3rd Sundays 12-1:15pm. Check schedule.
• Led by professional dancers
• Appropriate for anyone with PD no matter how advanced and no dance experience is needed
• Based on Mark Morris Dance Group
• Article about class
• Space limited to 35 participants
• $15 suggested donation

San Francisco - Parkinson's Disease Exercise Classes

St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church St.

Contact: Jose Carlos Asencios, instructor, 415-240-5141

Notes:

• Led by professional dancer
• Based on John Argue's method
• Learn to move and speak consciously. Combine elements of modern dance, yoga, ballet, and tai chi.
• $120/month
• $15 suggested donation

San Francisco - PD-Connect Exercise Class

Harvey Milk Rec Arts Center - 1st Floor Auditorium, 50 Scott St.

Contact: Jennifer Broder Allex, PT, 628-777-5772.

Notes:

• Based on PWR!Moves program
• See schedule
• $15 suggested donation
• August 2018 blog post about class

San Francisco - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Third Street Boxing Gym, 2576 Third St.

Contact: Cameron Wisdom, Third Street Boxing Gym, 415-550-8269.

Notes:

• $150/month for unlimited classes
• Scholarships available

San Francisco - Stand Tall (TM)

UCSF Phys Fit Health and Wellness, 1675 Owens St. (inside Bakar Fitness Center).

Contact: Christian Mendoza, UCSF PT Rehab, 415-514-4816, advance screening required.

Notes:

• Must be independently ambulatory with or without a device
• Led by Kathy Bonacini, DPT
• Strength and flexibility exercises for good posture and body awareness
• 30-min safety screening required and costs $80
• $50/class or $160 four-class package

San Francisco - Tango Class and Dancing

SF VA Medical Center, Building 7 - Room 120 (Auditorium), Voluntary Services, 4150 Clement St.

Contact: Bob Noakes, instructor, 415-710-2144. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Class is free and open to veterans, active duty military and those attending SF VA PD Support Group
• December 2014 YouTube video

Belmont - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Rock Steady Boxing Peninsula Gym, 617 Mountain View Ave. Co-located with Belmont Fit for Life Solutions.

Contact: Freddy Silva, Rock Steady Boxing Peninsula, coach, 415-385-5668. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact PD exercise program
• September 2017 news article
• Requires advance assessment, $75
• $150/month

East Palo Alto - Strong for Life Class

East Palo Alto Senior Center, 560 Bell St.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free

Half Moon Bay - Coastside Parkinson's Exercise

Half Moon Bay Senior Center - 35% Room, 925 Main St.

Contact: Jetta van Hemert, PT, 650-863-2451, Dennis Paull , and Jeff Perls.

Notes:

• Led by Jetta van Hemert, PT
• $10 voluntary donation
• Drop-ins welcome

Menlo Park - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Rock Steady Boxing Bay Area Gym, 3455 Edison Way. Co-located with The Riekes Center

Contact: Sydney Fergason, Rock Steady Boxing Bay Area, coach, 650-319-5427. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Boxing-inspired fitness class for PD
• Charitable contribution-supported program
• New RSB program as of April 2019

Menlo Park - Strong for Life Class

Little House - Fitness Room, 800 Middle Ave.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free but Little House membership required

Menlo Park - Strong for Life Class

Menlo Park Senior Center, 110 Terminal Ave.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free

Mountain View - Better Posture in Motion for those with PD

Pacific Ballet - Studio 4 (entrance at rear), 295 Polaris Ave.

Contact: Register with Dana Ben-Yehuda, 650-714-6403 (accepts texts). Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Improve posture and balance in motion
• Discover more freedom, easier breathing, and less tension
• Led by certified Alexander Technique specialist Dana Ben-Yehuda
• $25/class

Mountain View - Parkinson's Exercise Program

El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd.

Mondays: Studio A, Wednesdays and Fridays: Studio B.

Contact: Register with Lisa Schouten, YMCA, 650-429-1324. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Focus on endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance
• Led by certified personal trainer Lisa Schouten
• Three month membership is free. Thereafter, participants must join the Y or pay the daily drop-in fee.

Mountain View - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Rock Steady Boxing Silicon Valley Gym, 1954 Old Middlefield Way #1.

Contact: Freddy Silva, Rock Steady Boxing Silicon Valley, coach, 415-385-5668.

Notes:

• Non-contact PD exercise program
• September 2017 news article
• Requires advance assessment, $75
• $150/month

Mountain View - Strong for Life Class

Mountain View Senior Center - Dance & Movement Room, 266 Escuela Ave.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free

Palo Alto - Parkinson's Exercise

Stanford Neuroscience Health Center - Wellness Room 1511, First Floor, 213 Quarry Rd.

Parking? For a fee in adjacent garage, or free parking at shopping center (caution crossing street!).

Contact: Stanford Neuroscience Supportive Care Program, 650-721-8500. Advance RSVP required.

Notes:

• Led by Yue Whelchel
• Free for those with PD and their caregivers

Palo Alto - Parkinson's Exercise Program

Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Rd.

Parking? Free in lot.

Contact: Register with Palo Alto Family YMCA, 650-856-9622.

Notes:

• Focus on flexibility, balance, and strength
• Led by certified fitness trainers
• Free to members; $15/class for non-members

Palo Alto - Parkinson's Exercise Program

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd.

Parking? Free in lot.

Contact: Register with instructor. Information: Patrick Kelley, Palo Alto Family YMCA, 650-842-7152.

Notes:

• Focus on flexibility, balance, and strength
• Led by certified instructors from Palo Alto Family YMCA
• Free to the public

Palo Alto - Strong for Life Class

Avenidas, 450 Bryant St.

Parking? Bryant Street garage (3-hour parking) and street parking (free 2-hour parking)

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free
• New day and location as of April 2019

Palo Alto - Strong for Life Class

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center - Health Library, 3921 Fabian Way

Parking? Free in underground garage.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval.

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free

Portola Valley - Tai Chi for Parkinson's

Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Rd.

Parking? Free in lot.

Contact: Kujiweza Healing Arts, 408-315-1179.

Notes:

• Program offers constraint-focused agility exercise
• Those with mobility aids are welcome
• Those who are at high risk of falling must bring an assistant to participate
• Walk-ins welcome
• $20/class

Redwood City - Adaptive Physical Education

Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 711 Nevada St.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Barbara McCarthy, 650-368-7732.

Notes:

• Classes offered Monday through Friday. See class schedule.
• Fees vary from $5 to $10/class

Redwood City - Fitness for Parkinson's

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - Adaptive PE Room, 1455 Madison Ave.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Scott Lohmann, instructor, 650-823-1225.

Notes:

• Must be able to walk independently and be able to get up/down from floor
• Class taught by Scott Lohmann and Sang Pvongnak
• $10 per class

Redwood City - Parkinson's Exercise Class - Intermediate Level

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - Adaptive PE Room, 711 Nevada St.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Katie Parafinczuk, PT, DPT, instructor, 650-299-4717. First-timers must contact instructor in advance.

Notes:

• Seated, standing, and walking exercises
• Must be able to stand up from a chair and walk independently, with or without an assistive device.
• First-timers must contact instructor in advance
• $6 per class

Redwood City - PWR! Moves Exercise Class - Advanced Level

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - Redwood Room, 1455 Madison Ave.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Theresa Najjar, DPT, instructor, 408-724-8466. First-timers must contact instructor in advance

Notes:

• High level class of walking, balancing, and aerobic activity
• Must be able to walk independently for 45 minutes, get up/down from floor alone or using a chair
• Based on PWR! and LSVT BIG
• First-timers must contact instructor in advance
• $6 per class

Redwood City - Strong for Life Class

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center, 2600 Middlefield Rd.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Celina Meza, Stanford Aging Adult Services, 650-723-1303. Advance registration required and MD's approval

Notes:

• Designed for older adults with or without physical limitations
• Improve strength and functional movement
• Based on national model program
• Free

Redwood City - Yoga for Parkinson's - Intermediate

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - Game Room, 1455 Madison Ave.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Adaptive PE Program, 650-368-7732.

Notes:

• Floor and standing poses
• Class taught by Arlene McCarthy, DPT, certified yoga instructor
• $10/lcass

Redwood City - Yoga for Parkinson's - Modifed

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - Gold Star Room, 1455 Madison Ave.

Parking? Free in lot or on street.

Contact: Adaptive PE Program, 650-368-7732.

Notes:

• Chair poses. Wheelchairs welcome.
• Class taught by Ruth West, LCSW, certified yoga instructor
• $6/class

San Mateo - Pedaling for PD

Peninsula Family YMCA - Studio A, 1877 S. Grant St

Contact: Miranda Boon, Peninsula Family YMCA, 650-294-2614, Debbie Lucchesi, instructor, 415-559-8744.

Notes:

• Pedaling stationary bike at 80-90 rpm
• Led by certified cycling instructor who has PD
• Requires medical clearance forms
• Free to Y members or $40/month (4 classes) for non-members
• New class as of November 2019

Santa Clara - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Rock Steady Boxing San Jose Gym, 2361 Calle Del Mundo, co-located with Relentless Boxing.

Contact: Freddy Silva, Rock Steady Boxing San Jose, coach, 415-385-5668. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact PD exercise program
• September 2017 news article
• Requires advance assessment, $75
• $150/month
• New location as of July 2018

Cupertino - Adapted Physical Education

Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.

Contact: De Anza Adapted PE Information and Enrollment, 408-864-8885, Online registration. Information: Casey Regehr, APE Instructor, 408-864-5409

Notes:

• Classes for older adults with a verified physical disability

Cupertino - Adapted Physical Education

De Anza College.

Contact: De Anza Adapted PE Information and Enrollment, 408-864-8885.

Notes:

• Classes for those with a verified physical disability
• See calendar as schedule changes each quarter

Cupertino - PWR!Moves

2bfitness, 22382 Homestead Rd.

Contact: Rupali Vyas, DPT , Congruence Physical Therapy and Wellness, 650-336-5394.

Notes:

• PD-specific exercises target rigidity, bradykinesia, balance, incoordination, and automaticity
• $160 for 2 classes/week for 8-week session. $100 for 1 class/week for 4-week session. Fee includes mandatory assessment every 6 months.
• Began September 2019

San Jose - Adult Aquatic Exercise Classes

DACA Swim School, 1080 S. De Anza Blvd.

Contact: Information, 408-446-5600.

Notes:

• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program focuses on joint range of motion, light cardio and light muscle building
• Low Impact Class adds more cardio and strength training (flotation weights)
• Must be comfortable in chest-deep water
• $78/month for classes 1-5 days each week

San Jose - Adapted Golf Classes

Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Rd.

Information - Dominique Pacolba, therapeutic specialist, City of San Jose, 408-268-1567. Registration at any City of San Jose Community Center. Or register online (search for "Adapted Golf")

Notes:

• Instructor is golf pro Scot Hathaway
• Stroke analysis, chipping, pitching, putting and golf basics
• $88 for 8 sessions. $4 additional charge for non-San Jose residents.

San Jose - Parkinson's Exercise Program

The Villages Golf & Country Club, 5000 Cribari Lane.

Tuesdays and Thursdays - in Auditorium.
Wednesdays - in Vineyard Center.

Contact: Kujiweza Healing Arts, 408-315-1179

Notes:

• $9/class with 8-class card
• Open to non-residents of The Villages (inform gate attendant of class)

San Jose - Parkies Punch Back

1239 Avis Dr.

Contact: Virginia deRaddo, 202-997-1200. Advance registration and advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact boxing, strength training, fine motor skills, balance work, and memory challenges
• 60-min class led by trainer Virginia deRaddo
• $20/class with 11th class free
• Class size limited to three
• $40 advance assessment required

San Jose - Pool Fitness Classes

San Jose State University Timpany Center, 730 Empey Way.

Contact: Information, 408-283-9036.

Notes:

• Requires monthly registration
• Fee starts at $15/month for members or $35/month for non-members

San Jose - San Jose Taiko Parkinon's Recreation Class

150 South Montgomery St.

Contact: Sydney Shiroyama, consulting OT, 408-293-9344. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 8-week sessions offered quarterly
• Taiko drumming techniques, which emphasize large-amplitude movements, full extensions, trunk rotation, and using a loud voice
• Led by performing members of San Jose Taiko
• Caregivers welcome
• $200 for 8-week session
• No experience necessary
• Class began April 2019

Berkeley - Be Well: Yoga for People with Parkinson's

Yoga Kula, 1700 Shattuck Ave., 2nd floor (elevator available).

Contact: Suzanne Drolet, RYT, instructor, 510-846-8814.

Notes:

• Maintain fluid motion, physical strength and flexibility
• Exercises and strategies to practice at home
• No previous yoga experience required
• $75 for 5-class pass, $140 for 10-class pass
• Drop-in fee $17
• Class began April 2019

Berkeley - Chair Yoga

The Yoga Room, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite D

Contact: Petra Fibrichova, instructor, 510-520-4523.

Notes:

• For those with PD. If space, care partners may attend
• $15/class

Berkeley - Dance for PD

Berkeley Ballet Theater, 2640 College Ave.

Contact: Susan Weber, Berkeley Ballet Theater, 925-457-8170. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Combines elements of modern dance, ballet, social dancing and improvisation
• Presented in association with Mark Morris Dance Group
• Open to all; no dance experience is necessary
• No charge. Donations accepted.

Berkeley - Mindful Movement - You, Yoga & Parkinson's

This Here Space - 1914 Oregon St.

Contact: Aileen Kim, 510-406-1320, and Pamela Perry, 510-658-3699.

Notes:

• Class location is NOT wheelchair-accessible
• Family members and caregivers welcome
• $10-15 suggested donation. No one turned away.

Berkeley - Parkinson's & The Art of Moving Class

JCC East Bay - Berkeley Branch, 1414 Walnut St.

Contact: Debbie Sternbach, 510-653-8362.

Notes:

• Practice balance, coordination, stretching, loosening joints, breathing, walking, turning, and recovering from a fall
• Developed by John Argue
• $120/month or $15/class
• No charge for care partners

Berkeley - Parkinson's Exercise

North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.

Contact: Berkeley Adult School, 510-644-6130.

Notes:

• Movements based on Feldenkrais Method plus playful activities (such as seated improv to music, etc)
• Led by Jan Hetherington
• $35/semester
• No classes in summer

Berkeley - PWR!Moves

The Yoga Room, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite D

Contact: Petra Fibrichova, instructor, 510-520-4523

Notes:

• For those with PD who are able to safely stand on own, get up/down from a chair and from floor unassisted
• If space, care partners may attend
• Based on PWR!
• $15/class suggested fee. No one turned away.

Berkeley - PWR! Stations and Gait/Agility Training

The Yoga Room, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite D

Contact: Petra Fibrichova, instructor, 510-520-4523

Notes:

• For those with PD who are able to safely stand on own, get up/down from a chair and from floor unassisted
• If space, care partners may attend
• Based on PWR!
• $15/class suggested fee. No one turned away.

Berkeley - Various Fitness Classes

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP), 3075 Adeline St., Suite 155.

Contact: Staci Rohrs, BORP, 510-225-7098.

Notes:

• $8 or $11/class. $70 or $100 for 100-class pass. $300/year pass.
• Drop in welcome

Berkeley - Yoga for PD

The Yoga Room, 2530 San Pablo Ave., Suite D,

Contact: PD Active, 510-220-8359 to be added to wait list. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Currently there's a wait list
• For those with PD
• No previous yoga experience required
• $10 suggested donation. No one turned away.

Brentwood - PD Dance

East County Performing Arts Center, 3901 Walnut Blvd, Suite B.

Contact: Erin Nunn, instructor, 510-459-3216.

Notes:

• Pedestrian movement put to music and dance
• For those living with PD
• Based on teachings of Debbie Sternbach
• $15/class or $48/month
• Care partners free
• Drop-ins welcome

Brentwood - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Battle Fit, 161 Sand Creek Rd., Suite B.

Contact: Joseph Garcia, coach, 925-634-2691. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact PD exercise program
• Requires advance fall risk assessment, $25 (credited to first month)
• $98/month with minimum of 2 months (and unlimited gym use)
• Care partners free
• Drop-ins welcome

Concord - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

CrossFit OverWatch, 1990 Olivera Rd., Suite #D.

Contact: Jimmy Greninger, coach, 925-785-1272. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact PD exercise program
• Requires advance assessment; fee $50
• February 2017 TV news story
• Drop-in fee $30
• $99/month for 1 class/ week, $179 for 2 classes/week, $219 for unlimited gym time

El Cerrito - Various Classes

Mind Body Dojo, 7512 Fairmount Ave.

Contact: Ernie Adams, GCFP, 510-619-9223. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• $14 or $16/class for drop-in

Emeryville - Dance Moves Me! For Parkinson's

Bridgecourt Room, 3990 Harlan St.

Contact: Debbie Sternbach, 510-653-8362. Prefer pre-registration with Emeryville Senior Center, 510-596-3730

Notes:

• Incorporates PD movement programs such as PWR! Moves and Parkinson's Disease & The Art of Moving
• Drop-ins accepted
• Free with a $10-20/year membership to Emeryville Senior Center

Hayward - Gentle Movement for Active Aging

Kaiser Permanente, Sleepy Hollow Medical Offices, 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave.Room location given after registration.

Contact: Health Education, 510-784-4531 or 510-248-3455. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Level 2 Class 9:45-10:45am
• Level 1 (Beginning) Class 11am-Noon
• Led by Cynthia Eaton
• $37.50/month (3 classes)

Oakland - Water Works

Bellevue Club, 525 Bellevue Ave.

Contact: Kate Johnson, 510-891-0463.

Notes:

• Gentle aquatic and therapeutic fitness class
• Space limited
• $15 per class

Oakland - Balance Class

Alta Bates Summit Physical, Sports and Hand Therapy Clinic, 5700 Telegraph Ave.

Contact: Physical, Sports and Hand Therapy Clinic, Information 510-204-1756.

Notes:

• Drop in -- no need to RSVP
• Learn or practice exercises to improve or maintain balance
• $80 for 10 sessions, or $10/class. 1st visit is free.

Oakland - Dance for PD

Danspace, 473 Hudson St.

Contact: PD Active, 510-479-6119 to register. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Combines elements of modern dance, ballet, social dancing and improvisation to create an enjoyable experience
• Presented in association with Mark Morris Dance Group
• Open to all; no dance experience is necessary
• Free

Oakland - Yoga for PD

You and the Mat, 3966 Piedmont Ave.

Contact: PD Active, 510-220-8369 to be added to wait list. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Currently there's a wait list
• Open to those with PD
• No previous yoga experience required
• $10 suggested donation. No one turned away.

Union City - Dance for Parkinson's

Mark Green Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd.

Contact: Robert Magbanua , Mark Green Sports Center, 510-675-5808

Notes:

• Based on Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
• Led by Carmen Granados and Jessica Vasquez
• 8-week session $53 for Union City residents, $63 non-residents

Union City - PWR! Moves

Mark Green Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd.

Contact: Robert Magbanua , Mark Green Sports Center, 510-675-5808

Notes:

• 8-week session $82 for Union City residents, $92 non-residents

Union City - Rock Steady Boxing

Mark Green Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd.

Contact: Robert Magbanua , Mark Green Sports Center, 510-675-5808

Notes:

• 8-week session $110 for Union City residents, $120 non-residents

Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Wellness Recovery

Grace Presbyterian Church - Oak Room, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd.

Contact: Petra Fibrichova, instructor, 510-520-4523.

Notes:

• Exercises to help handwriting, gait, walking, rigidity, balance, strength, coordination, and posture
• $20/class or $180 for 10-class pack

Walnut Creek - Dance Moves Me! For Parkinson's

Congregation B'Nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way.

Contact: Debbie Sternbach, 510-653-8362.

Notes:

• Incorporates PD movement programs such as PWR! Moves and Parkinson's Disease & The Art of Moving
• $10/class. Care partners free.

Walnut Creek - Parkinson's Yoga/Movement

Grace Presbyterian Church - Oak Room, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd.

Contact: Jodi Barry, instructor, 415-328-4123.

Notes:

• Mindful movement to increase and support mobility, strength, flexiblity, balance, and cognitive function. Breath and centering practices to build stress resilience.
• $15/class

Calistoga - PWR!Moves

Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington St.

Contact: Julie Spencer, Rianda House, 707-963-8555.

Notes:

• Increase strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and posture
• Led by Joan Comendant, certified PWR!Moves and senior exercise instructor
• No charge
• May 2017 newspaper article

Corte Madera - High-Intensity Parkinson's Exercise

Five Points Fitness, 5651 Paradise Dr.

Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, instructor, 415-604-2477. First-timers must contact instructor in advance.

Notes:

• For high-functioning PWP who do not need assistive device
• Based on Delay the Disease and PWR!
• February 2017 news article
• $10-$15 suggested donation
• Drop-ins welcome

Corte Madera - Yoga for Parkinson's

Yoga Center of Marin, 518 Tamalpais Dr.

Contact: Yoga Center of Marin, 415-927-1850, or Stephanie Lawrence, instructor, 707-486-3232. First-timers must contact instructor in advance for assessment.

Notes:

• Class restricted to those with PD. No spouses or caregivers.
• Led by Stephanie Lawrence
• $20/class or $88/month

Fairfax - Yoga Trophic for Parkinson's

Black Sheep Jiu Jitsu, 765 Center Blvd.

Contact: Trina Mann, DPT, RYT, 415-454-4970. Advance registration is required.

Notes:

• Yoga blended with techniques from Parkinson Wellness Recovery
• For those with PD and their partners
• Class size limited
• Led by Trina Mann, DPT, RYT
• Donations requested
• Begins January 10, 2020

Healdsburg - Exercise for People with Parkinson's

Parkpoint Health Club, 195 Foss Creek Circle.

Contact: Jan Blalock, Parkpoint Health Club, 707-385-2500, ext. 323. Health history form and waiver are required.

Notes:

• Five-week class series
• Build muscle strength and joint mobility, and improve gait and balance
• Led by Lilli Inman, ParkinsonWISE-certified trainer
• Mail or email both health history form and waiver 3 days before series begins
• Class size limited to 8 people
• $50 for 2 classes/week for 5 weeks

Larkspur - High-Intensity Parkinson's Exercise

Mt. Tam Racquet Club, One Larkspur Plaza Dr.

Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, instructor, 415-604-2477. First-timers must contact instructor in advance.

Notes:

• For high-functioning PWP who do not need assistive device
• Based on Delay the Disease and PWR!
• February 2017 news article
• $10-$15 suggested donation
• Drop-ins welcome

Mill Valley - Art of Moving for Parkinson's Disease

Mill Valley Recreation Center - Terrace Lounge, 180 Camino Alto

Contact: Registration: Mill Valley Recreation Center, 415-383-1370. Advance registration required. Information: Lynda Sheridan, instructor, Mill Valley Recreation Center, 415-717-2229.

Notes:

• Emphasizes mindful movement to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination
• Developed by John Argue
• Online registration
• $152 for 8-week class

Mill Valley - High-Intensity Parkinson's Exercise

Strawberry Recreation Center, 118 E. Strawberry Dr.

Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, instructor. First-timers must contact instructor in advance.

Notes:

• For high-functioning PWP who do not need assistive device
• Based on Delay the Disease and PWR!
• Led by Lisa Oei, DPT
• February 2017 news article
• Suggested donation $10-15, drop-in

Napa - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Synergy Health Club, (St. Joseph Health), 3421 Villa Ln.

Contact: Armando Gutierrez, 707-257-4143. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Intermediate/Advanced (Level 1/2): Mondays, 4:30-6pm; Tuesdays, 9:30-11am; Thursdays, 4-5:30pm; Fridays, 9-10:30am
• Beginner/Intermediate (Level 3/4): Mondays, 2:30-4pm; Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm; Fridays, noon-1:30pm
• Non-contact boxing
• Advance assessment required ($50, includes gloves, etc.)
• Members: $120 for 8-class package; non-members: $200 for 8-class package

Novato - Balance, Posture, and Movement Efficiency

Five Points Fitness, 487 Entrada Dr.

Contact: Pamela Manwaring, Rock Steady Boxing Marin, 415-264-8299.

Notes:

• Based on PWR!
• $165 for 10 classes

Novato - Parkinson's Exercise

Rolling Hills Club, 351 San Andreas Dr.

Contact: Lisa Oei, DPT, instructor, 415-604-2477.

Notes:

• Voluntary donations welcome
• Drop-ins welcome

Novato - Yoga for PD

Five Points Fitness, 487 Entrada Dr.

Contact: Pamela Manwaring, Rock Steady Boxing Marin, 415-264-8299.

Notes:

• $165 for 10 classes

Petaluma - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Martial Arts Petaluma, 822 Petaluma Blvd. N.

Contact: Scott Sinan, Martial Arts Petaluma, 707-769-4745. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact boxing
• Requires advance assessment (no fee)
• Led by Scott Sinan and Ryan Markey
• $99/month or $15/class

Petaluma - Therapeutic Movement & Song for Parkinson's

Petaluma Senior Center - in classroom, Lucchesi Park, 211 Novak Dr.

Contact: Petaluma Senior Center, 707-778-4399.

Notes:

• Seated or standing
• Drop in -- no need to RSVP
• Led by Diana Scranton
• $5/class

San Anselmo - Mindfulness Practices & Parkinson's

Stapleton School for the Performaning Arts, 70 Greenfield Ave.

Contact: Pamela Manwaring, Rock Steady Boxing Marin, 415-264-8299. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Seated and standing exercise using a ballet barre
• $100 advance assessment required (pays for 4 classes)
• $175 for 10 class

San Rafael - Parkinson's Dance Project

Marin Dance Theatre - St. Vincent's Auditorium, One St. Vincent Dr.

Contact: Torri Campbell, 415-819-2066.

Notes:

• Drop-in class
• Appropriate for anyone with PD, regardless how advanced
• No experience needed
• Co-taught by two former professional dancers
• Voluntary donations welcome

San Rafael - Rock Steady Boxing

Lavin MMA, 3815c Redwood Highway.

Contact: Pamela Manwaring , Rock Steady Boxing Marin, 415-264-8299. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Levels 1 and 2: Mondays and Thursdays, 1-2:15pm
• Levels 2 and 3: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:45am
• Levels 1, 2, and 3: Tuesdays 10:30-11:45am and Saturdays, 1-2:15pm
• $100 advance assessment required (pays for 4 classes)
• $175 for 10 classes

Santa Rosa - ATA Senior Strong Martial Arts

ATA Martial Arts, 1416 Sonoma Ave.

Contact: Debbie Segal, 707-568-4321.

Notes:

• Designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, and confidence
• $80/mo for 2 classes/week

Santa Rosa - Dance for Parkinson's

Odd Fellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave. at Mendocino.

Contact: Nancy Wilson, Parkinson's Support Group of Sonoma County, 707-942-4234.

Notes:

• Creative movement class modeled on Dance for PD program by Mark Morris Dance Group
• Refreshments after
• $10 suggested donation

Santa Rosa - Exercise for People with Parkinson's

Parkpoint Health Club, 1200 North Dutton Ave.

Contact: Krista Williams, Parkpoint Health Club, 707-578-1640, ext 138. Health history form and waiver are required.

Notes:

• Five-week class series
• Build muscle strength and joint mobility, and improve gait and balance
• Led by ParkinsonWISE-certified trainer
• Mail or email both health history form and waiver 3 days before series begins
• Class size limited to 8 people
• $50 for 2 classes/week for 5 weeks

Santa Rosa - PD Exercise

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital - Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic, 1165 Montgomery Dr.

Contact: Mandy Donson, 707-525-5388. Physician's prescription is required.

Notes:

• Need physician's prescription
• Space limited
• Caregiver attendance encouraged
• No cost

Santa Rosa - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

CKS Martial Arts, 350 East St.

Contact: Greg Hessig or Hector Solis, 707-486-1379. Advance assessment required.

Notes:

• Non-contact boxing
• Requires advance assessment (no fee)
• $75/month

Santa Rosa - Yoga for PD

Yoga Center of Santa Rosa, 420 Mendocino Ave. (entrance on Riley St.).

Contact: Pam Field, instructor, 707-538-2555.

Notes:

• Drop-in class
• $15/class drop-in or $78 for 6 weeks

Sebastopol - Balance Class

Sebastopol Senior Center, 167 N. High St.

Contact: Emily Webster, Sebastopol Senior Center, 707-829-2440, or Julie Smith, PT, instructor, 707-829-1250.

Notes:

• Improve standing and walking balance by developing strength, flexibility, and spontaneous coordination
• Seated or standing
• Uses Feldenkrias Method
• 8-week class
• $8/class

St. Helena - PWR!Moves

Rianda House, 1475 Main St.

Contact: Julie Spencer, Rianda House, 707-963-8555.

Notes:

• Increase strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and posture
• Led by Joan Comendant, certified PWR!Moves and senior exercise instructor
• Free
• May 2017 newspaper article

Monterey - Adaptive Physical Education

Monterey Peninsula College

Contact: Instructor Mark Clements, 831-645-1349.

Notes:

• Classes for those with verified physical disability

Monterey - Movement Disorder Class

Pilates Monterey, 533 Hartnell St.

Contact: Peninsula Pilates Project, 831-521-4288 to join wait list (typically one month). Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 4-week sessions
• Class size limited
• $100/month donation is requested. Scholarships available.

Santa Cruz - Aquatic Exercise for Parkinson's Disease

Dominican Hospital Rehabilitation Campus, 610 Frederick St.

Contact: Domincan Hospital, 831-457-7099. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 8-week or 9-week sessions
• Includes strength training, aerobics, balance, and stretching
• 88 degree pool
• Led by physical therapists
• $65 for 8-week or 9-week session
• See class schedule

Santa Cruz - Beginning Taiko for PwP

Trinity Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall (entrance on Pacheco), 420 Melrose Ave.

Contact: Julie Lorraine, 831-688-0888 or cell 831-239-5286. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Led by NextStage Productions and Watsonville Taiko Group
• Begins February 5, 2020 for 8-week session. Recital April 1, 2020.
• Free. Donations to NextStage Productions welcome

Santa Cruz - Dance for PD

Motion Pacific, 131 Front St., Suite E.

Contact: Motion Pacific, 831-457-1616. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Appropriate for anyone with PD. No dance experience needed.
• Led by professional dancers, with live musical accompaniment
• Based on Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
• Class size limited
• Free

Santa Cruz - Exercise for People Living with PD - Introductory Class

Dominican Hospital Rehabilitation Campus, 610 Frederick St.

Contact: Registration, 831-457-7099. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 3-month introductory class includes education, stretching, aerobic exercise, strength training, balance, and functional mobility
• Based on LSVT-BIG
• Taught by personal trainers
• Class size limited
• $80 for 3-month class series

Santa Cruz - Exercise for People Living with PD - Intermediate Class

Dominican Hospital Rehabilitation Campus, 610 Frederick St.

Contact: Registration, 831-457-7099. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 3-month intermediate class includes education, stretching, aerobic exercise, strength training, balance, and functional mobility
• Introductory class is pre-requisite
• Taught by personal trainers
• Class size limited
• $80 for 3-month class series (once per week)

Santa Cruz - Exercise for People Living with PD - Advanced Class

Dominican Hospital Rehabilitation Campus, 610 Frederick St.

Contact: Registration, 831-457-7099. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• 3-month intermediate class includes education, stretching, aerobic exercise, strength training, balance, and functional mobility
• Taught by personal trainers
• Class size limited
• $80 for 3-month class series (once per week)

Santa Cruz - Parkins~Ball

Seabright Beach, end of 3rd Ave.

Contact: RSVP to instructor Liz Fowler. Advance registration preferred.

Notes:

• Beach volleyball
• Began early September 2019
• $10/class

Santa Cruz - Taiko for PD

Trinity Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall, 420 Melrose Ave.

Contact: Julie Lorraine , 831-688-0888.

Notes:

• Continuing Taiko (not open for new students): Mondays 11:15am-12:15pm
• Beginning class started September 2019
• Practice drums provided
• No fee. $5 for drumming sticks.

Scotts Valley - Rock Steady Boxing

Santa Cruz Boxing, 208 Mt. Hermon Rd.

Contact: Brian Dunniway, Santa Cruz Boxing, 831-438-2697.

Notes:

• Assessment after initial free class costs $60 (includes equipment purchase)
• Began January 2019
• $150/month or $25/class

Carmichael - PWR! Moves

Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Dr.

Contact: Paul McCarthy, CPT, instructor, 916-972-0336. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Exercises to counteract small movements and rigidity
• Exercises are seated, standing, and on all fours
• Drop-ins welcome, if space available
• Class size limited
• $60/month. First two sessions free.

Davis - Dance for Parkinson's

Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, 2720 Del Rio Place.

Contact: Ruth Rosenberg, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, 530-752-6113. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Appropriate for anyone with PD. No dance experience needed.
• Led by experienced dance instructors with training from Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
• Class size limited
• Free

Davis - Parkinson's Tandem Bicycling Program

FIT House, 302 G Street.

Contact: Bike reservations: FIT House, 530-757-9295. Information: Madeleine Kenefick, Davis resident. Reserve bike in advance.

Notes:

• Pairs people with PD (riding at rear) with tandem cyclists (riding in front)
• Based on Clinic tandem study Cleveland
• Ride with a partner or friend, or volunteer captain can be arranged with advance notice
• Ongoing program. Start anytime. Goal: 3 times/ week, 8 weeks. Reserve bike in advance.
• Free. FIT House membership not required.

El Dorado Hills - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Urban Sprawl Fitness, 1117 Windfield Way.

Contact: Kevin Quinn, WarriorFit Rock Steady Boxing, 916-628-9478.

Elk Grove - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

APS Transformation Center, 10471 Grant Line Rd.

Contact: Kevin Quinn, WarriorFit Rock Steady Boxing, 916-628-9478.

Fresno - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Cen-Cal Fitness, 7084 N. Cedar Ave.

Contact: John Bowers, Fresno Rock Steady Boxing, 559-392-8842. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Non-contact boxing
• No experience required
• April 2016 TV news story
• $85 for 9 classes

Jackson - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Mueller's Elite Athletic Training Academy, 12180 Industry Blvd, Suite 51.

Contact: Marian Fitzpatrick, Jackson Rock Steady Boxing, 530-622-9410.

Merced - Dance for Parkinson's

Merced Academy of Dance - Studio 2, 645 West Main St., 3rd Floor.

Contact: Merced Academy of Dance, 209-388-1888.

Notes:

• No dance experience needed
• Drop-in
• $10/class for people with PD. Free for care partners.

Modesto - Power over Parkinson's PWR! Moves

POP Fitness, 937 Coffee Rd., Suite 600.

Contact: Lori Dodd, PT, POP Fitness, 209-606-6410.

Notes:

• Advance registration required
• $99/month for 2 classes/week, $140/month for 3 classes/week, $170/month for 4 classes/week, or $150 for 10 classes
• May 2017 newspaper article

Modesto - Power over Parkinson's Rock Steady Boxing

POP Fitness, 937 Coffee Rd., Suite 600.

Contact: Lori Dodd, PT, POP Fitness, 209-606-6410.

Notes:

• Advance registration required
• $99/month for 2 classes/week, $140/month for 3 classes/week, $170/month for 4 classes/week, or $150 for 10 classes

Modesto - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Dynamic Mixed Martial Arts, 518 Kiernan Ave.

Contact: Jackie Mendoza, Modesto Rock Steady Boxing, 209-544-1615. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Non-contact boxing
• No experience required
• $85/month for 2 days/week or $100/month for 3 days/week
• October 2017 newspaper article
• October 2017 TV news story

Placerville - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Foothill Taekwondo, 1319 Broadway.

Contact: Marian Fitzpatrick, Placerville Rock Steady Boxing, 530-622-9410.

Notes:

• Began December 2019

Rancho Cordova - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Anytime Fitness, 3161 Zinfandel Dr., Suite 6.

Contact: Kevin Quinn, WarriorFit Rock Steady Boxing, 916-628-9478.

Notes:

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10:30am
• Mondays thru Fridays, 11am-12:30pm
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-6:45pm

Ridgecrest - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, 1801 N. China Lake Blvd.

Contact: Tera Moorehead, Ridgecrest Rock Steady Boxing, 760-499-3825. Advance assessment required.

Rocklin - Yoga for Parkinson's

Rocklin location - call for address.

Contact: Marsha Kilian, RYT, instructor, 916-295-4047. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• $25/class

Roseville - Parkinson Wise Exercise

Roseville Health and Wellness Center, 1650 Lead Hill Blvd.

Contact:Lisa Schetter, instructor, Roseville Health and Wellness Center, 916-677-1200. Advance registration required. And advance evaluation required.

Notes:

• Focuses on aerobic exercise, trunk rotation, balance and preparatory adjustment, and strength conditioning
• Advance one-on-one evaluation ($68) required
• $20/class for drop-in, $100 for 6-class card

Roseville - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

No Excuses Training, 309 Lincoln St.

Contact: Christine Epperson, Roseville Rock Steady Boxing, 916-899-1489. Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Mondays to Fridays, two or three classes per day - See schedule
• Non-contact boxing
• No experience required
• Led by certified fitness trainer
• April 2016 TV news story
• $25/class

Sacramento - Dance for Parkinson's

Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Blvd.

Contact: Ruth Rosenberg, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, 530-752-6113.  Advance registration required.

Notes:

• Appropriate for anyone with PD. No dance experience needed.
• Led by experienced dance instructors with training from Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
• Class size limited
• Free

Sacramento - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

1219 S St.

Contact: Lori Diaz, 916-752-8320. Advance assessment required.

Sacramento - Rock Steady Boxing for PD

Capital Strength & Performance, 1809 23rd St.

Contact: Melissa Tafoya, Sacramento Rock Steady Boxing, 916-205-0077. Advance registration and assessment required.

Notes:

• All levels: Sundays, 2-3:30pm
• Assessment required (free)
• Non-contact boxing
• No experience required
• $100/month
• No drop-ins

Sacramento - Therapy Dance for Parkinson's

Arden Christian Church, 4300 Las Cruces Way

Contact: Jim Morris, Sacramento/Arden Arcade Parkinson's Support Group Leader, 916-359-4859.

Notes:

• Appropriate for anyone with PD, with or without a partner. No dance experience needed.
• Drop-ins welcome
• Led by experienced dance instructor with training from Mark Morris Dance Group's Dance for PD
• Free. $5-10 donation requested.

Sacramento - Various exercise classes

Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St.

Contact: Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center, 916-808-5462. Simple form must be completed in advance.

Notes:

• Classes include Chair Yoga, Strengh and Balance, Tai Chi
• Cost varies: $23 to $30 for 5 classes

Sacramento - Various yoga classes

Sacramento Yoga Center, 2791 24th St., Room 6

Contact: Sacramento Yoga Center, 916-808-5462.  Simple form must be completed in advance.

Notes:

• Classes include Gentle Yoga, Gentle Vinyasa, and Healthy Aging
• $10 or $15/class if drop-in

Stockton - Delay the Disease

O'Connor Woods - Wellness Connection, 3400 Wagner Heights Rd.

Contact: O'Connor Woods Wellness Connection, 209-956-3470.

Notes:

• Open to those age 60 or older
• $50/month. (Free for residents)

Tracy - Dance for Parkinson's

City of Tracy Community Center, 950 East St.

Contact: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 209-831-6240. Advance registration and assessment required.

Notes:

• Focus is on balance, coordination, and strength
• Appropriate for anyone with PD, no matter how advanced
• No dance experience needed
• Fees vary by month
• Led by Rose Lape, dance wellness educators

Woodland - Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's

Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 E. Street

Contact: Woodland Senior Center, 530-661-2001. Advance intake appointment required plus physician's waiver.

Notes:

• Registration packet
• $5/month or $6/month non-residents
• Coach Steve Bonnel
• Began February 2020