Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa

Dr. Jackie Judd Flack graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 after completing her undergraduate training at Bridgewater College in Virginia, majoring in Biology with a minor in Philosophy and Religion.  Dr. Flack completed her residency training at the Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency Program through Virginia Commonwealth University.  With 14 years of experi...

Dr. Hooman Azmi is the Director of the Division of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center.  His goal has been to develop a program that delivers a very comprehensive approach to the care of patients with Parkinson’s disease.  From promoting engagement in health and wellness, to offering the most current medication therapies, to making available surgical opt...

Dr. Jonathan Lessin is a former Cardiac Anesthesiologist whose career was cut short nine years after the diagnosis of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease at the age of 38.  Initially he was able to keep working with medication and eventually Deep Brain Stimulation at age 42. After Dr. Lessin voluntarily retired in 2012, he found rock climbing as a form of exercise to further aid him in his strugg...

Anna Brown Grill developed Young Onset Parkinson's Disease at the age of 38 at a time when she was living her best life- excelling in her career while successfully balancing the roles of wife and of mother to two girls who at the time were 9 and 7 years old.   She was leading a division of 110 associates, traveling from South Carolina to Delaware all while serving as PTA president at her girl...

Brett Miller is the Founder and Owner of 110 Fitness.  In addition, he is a licensed physical therapist with 26 years of experience in all settings including sports therapy, acute and intensive care, long-term care, and wound care.  Brett serves as an ambassador for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and the Davis Phinney Foundation.  He is a research consultant for innovative...

Dr. Maria De Leon is a retired Movement Disorder Specialist and a person living with Parkinson's.  After developing Young Onset Parkinson's Disease she took her knowledge and began Advocacy work. She is a bestselling author of Parkinson’s Diva, A Woman’s Guide to Parkinson’s  . Dr. De Leon is a research advocate who works on improving diversity in PD research, she initiated movement in g...

Jimmy Choi was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 27.  After an extended period of time where he did not manage his disease, and a fall down a flight of stairs with his young son, Jimmy decided to take back what PD had robbed from him physically, mentally, and emotionally.   He is an accomplished athlete  and you may recognize Jimmy Choi from American Ninja Warrior where he has compe...

In episode 4 you will meet the leadership team of Rock Steady Boxing in Indianapolis, Indiana.     Each member of this guest panel brings a unique skill to the program.  During this episode,  Kristy Rose Follmar, Chris Timberlake, Dr. Ryan Cotton, and Keri Eisenberg, share the history of Rock Steady Boxing, discuss research and exercise medicine and the future for the program. Please join me on my...

In this episode you will meet Dr. Drew Falconer.   Dr. Falconer is board certified in neurology and is a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist. He is the Director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center and specializes in advanced care of patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, tic disorders and other movement disorders. He is...

In this episode you will meet Molly Donelan.  Molly is the Director of Events and programs at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia where she has been working and climbing for over 12 years. Molly was able to combine her love of climbing as well as her passion for neuroscience when she started a Parkinson's climbing group at Sportrock 8 years ago . Molly discusses the benefits of...

In this episode I share my personal story around my diagnosis experience and the critical need for education for newly diagnosed patients.  I hope you find this episode inspiring.   Future episodes will include interviews with Parkinson's medical professionals as well as interviews with people thriving with Parkinson's.   Please join me on my next episode with Molly Donelan.  Molly is th...