Stop Wondering If You're Exercising
the "Right" Way for Parkinson's.
Parkinson's Exercise Foundations
A Guide 6 Week Exercise & Education ProgramMatters Membership
Created by Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS, a Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist with over 10 years of experience, this guided six week program helps you build an evidence based Parkinson's exercise routine with confidence. Whether you're newly diagnosed, your symptoms are changing, or you're already exercising but looking for more guidance, you'll learn what to do, why it matters, and how to confidently progress over time.
Does this sound like you?
✔ You were recently diagnosed and don't know where to start.
✔ You've heard exercise is one of the best treatments for Parkinson's, but no one has explained what that actually means.
✔ You're already exercising, but you're not sure you're doing the right kinds of exercise for Parkinson's.
✔ You want a clear plan instead of piecing together information from YouTube, Google, and social media.
✔ You want to stay active and independent for as long as possible.
If so, you're in the right place.
Introducing Parkinson's
Exercise Foundations
This guided six week online program gives you a clear roadmap for building a Parkinson's specific exercise routine. Through a structured daily plan, you'll learn not only what exercises to do, but why they matter, how often to do them, and how to safely progress over time.
Many people who join this program are already exercising, walking, going to the gym, or working with a physical therapist. The goal isn't to stop what you are doing if you’re already exercising, but to give you guidance and make it better. It's to help you understand how to make your exercise routine more Parkinson's specific so you can spend your time focusing on the exercises most likely to improve walking, balance, mobility, and everyday movement.
Over six weeks, you'll learn the three essential pillars of an evidence based Parkinson's exercise program:
Amplitude Training
Learn how to move bigger, smoother, and with more intention using Parkinson's specific PWR!Moves. You'll discover how amplitude training helps reduce stiffness and slowness while making everyday movements like standing up, turning, reaching, and walking feel easier and more automatic.
Walking Training
Improve your stride length, arm swing, posture, walking speed, endurance, and overall confidence with a progressive walking program designed specifically for Parkinson's. You'll also learn practical strategies to improve walking in everyday life, not just during exercise.
Aerobic Exercise
Learn how to safely build a higher intensity aerobic exercise program and understand why this type of exercise is one of the most important treatments for Parkinson's. You'll discover how aerobic exercise may help support brain health, naturally increase dopamine availability, improve endurance and energy levels, and potentially slow disease progression over time.
Each lesson is thoughtfully designed to build on the previous day's learning. Through gradual progression and intentional repetition, you'll reinforce the skills you're learning while building an exercise routine that feels practical, manageable, and sustainable for the long term.
Why Parkinson's Exercise Foundations Is Different
There are thousands of Parkinson's exercise videos available online.
This program goes beyond giving you workouts. It teaches you how to exercise for Parkinson's so you understand what you're doing, why it matters, and how to confidently continue long after these six weeks are over.
MEET YOUR COACH
Katie Nathan, PT, DPT, NCS
I'm a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy with over ten years of experience working with people living with neurologic conditions and the past seven years specializing in Parkinson's disease.
I'm also PWR! Certified and have dedicated my career to helping people with Parkinson's stay active, confident, and independent through evidence informed exercise and education. My philosophy is simple:
Exercise shouldn't feel confusing.
My passion is helping people with Parkinson's understand not just what exercises to do, but why they matter. Because when you understand the "why," you're much more likely to stay consistent and continue exercising!
Ready to Build Your Parkison's Exercise Foundation?
You don't have to figure this out on your own. Learn the exercises that matter most, build confidence in your routine, and create a plan you can continue for years to come.
