Parkinson's Disease Patients Gain Knowledge, Tools & Plans at One-of-a-Kind Summer School Designed to Improve Quality of Life

People living with Parkinson's disease are learning how to reduce symptoms and regain function with the latest scientific information at Parkinson's Disease Summer School hosted at Bastyr University in Kenmore Washington. A dedicated team Parkinson's disease experts empower people living with Parkinson's, and their partners, with insights and recommendations about evidence-based therapies, methods for rest and recovery, exercise and movement, and diet and nutrition.

KENMORE, Wash., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parkinson's Disease (PD) Summer School starts Monday, July 31 through August 4 at Bastyr University in Kenmore; turn-out is expected to be the highest on record. This year the team will host a unique PD School Alumni Intensive weekend from Friday August 4 - August 6.

People living with Parkinson's disease and their partners flock to the Northwest to learn how to reduce symptoms, regain function, and gather experiential guidance from some of the nation's leading Parkinson's disease experts at PD Summer School.

Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, Ph.D., an acclaimed clinical researcher specializing in the study of Parkinson's disease, leads PD Summer School. She started the program because Parkinson's patients want to know what role they can play in everyday life to delay symptoms and live vibrantly.

"Parkinson's Disease Summer School participants and their partners go home with biologically plausible, real-world actions they can use," says Dr. Mischley. "The therapies we teach are evidence-based and supported by published peer-reviewed literature."

All attendees get the latest information on medications, environmental toxins, rest and recovery, nutrition and diet, movement, exercise and more from some of the world's top Parkinson's disease experts. The roster of care providers includes:

• Naturopathic doctors
• Neurologists who focus on movement disorders
• Physical therapists from the Parkinson's Fitness Project
• Yoga with a Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR) certified instructor
• Counseling and mental health therapy for treatment-resistant conditions

First-time participants pay $3,750 for PD Summer Camp; partners pay $1,750. Included are:

• Recommendations designed for participants' unique symptoms, situations, and priorities.
• Nutritionist-designed, chef-prepared meals
• The newest evidence-based information about nutrition and diet, medications, environmental toxins, exercise, and more to support empowered decision-making and lifestyle choices
• Therapeutic care including guided meditation, movement, and exercise classes

About Bastyr University
Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural health and medicine. Recognized globally for its rigorous curriculum and strong research, Bastyr University has campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California. Bastyr's international faculty educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences, with an emphasis on integrating mind, body, spirit, and nature. Parkinson's Disease (PD) Summer School starts Monday, July 31 through August 4 at Bastyr University in Kenmore; turn-out is expected to be the highest on record. This year the team will host a unique PD School Alumni Intensive weekend from Friday August 4 - August 6.

People living with Parkinson's disease and their partners flock to the Northwest to learn how to reduce symptoms, regain function, and gather experiential guidance from some of the nation's leading Parkinson's disease experts at PD Summer School.

Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, Ph.D., an acclaimed clinical researcher specializing in the study of Parkinson's disease, leads PD Summer School. She started the program because Parkinson's patients want to know what role they can play in everyday life to delay symptoms and live vibrantly.

"Parkinson's Disease Summer School participants and their partners go home with biologically plausible, real-world actions they can use," says Dr. Mischley. "The therapies we teach are evidence-based and supported by published peer-reviewed literature."

All attendees get the latest information on medications, environmental toxins, rest and recovery, nutrition and diet, movement, exercise and more from some of the world's top Parkinson's disease experts. The roster of care providers includes:

• Naturopathic doctors
• Neurologists who focus on movement disorders
• Physical therapists from the Parkinson's Fitness Project
• Yoga with a Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (PWR) certified instructor
• Counseling and mental health therapy for treatment-resistant conditions

First-time participants pay $3,750 for PD Summer Camp; partners pay $1,750. Included are:

• Recommendations designed for participants' unique symptoms, situations, and priorities.
• Nutritionist-designed, chef-prepared meals
• The newest evidence-based information about nutrition and diet, medications, environmental toxins, exercise, and more to support empowered decision-making and lifestyle choices
• Therapeutic care including guided meditation, movement, and exercise classes

About Bastyr University
Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural health and medicine. Recognized globally for its rigorous curriculum and strong research, Bastyr University has campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California. Bastyr's international faculty educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences, with an emphasis on integrating mind, body, spirit, and nature. For more information, please visit http://www.bastyr.edu.

Media Contact

Nicole Francois, Bastyr University, 2067994414, [email protected]

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