About Us
U-Turn Parkinson’s is a wellness center with a mission to empower people living with Parkinson’s in their pursuit of wellness. We are here to improve people’s quality of life while living with Parkinson’s, by offering a variety of accessible in-person classes, online classes and community support.


In April of 2016, U-Turn Parkinson’s was founded by Tim Hague Sr, after having been diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) in 2011. Walking out of the doctor’s office that day with nothing more than medication and a six-month return appointment, Tim didn’t feel as though he was set up to really handle this diagnosis well. While grateful for the resources provided to him at the time, he knew there was more he could be doing. Being a nurse for 21 years prior, he knew that exercise was crucial in slowing the progression of one’s symptoms. However, there weren’t any exercise or wellness-focused programs available here in Winnipeg. Tim was 46 at the time, still had kids in school, and was determined to learn how to manage PD to the best of his ability. Thus, U-Turn Parkinson’s was founded not just to serve a personal need, but a larger need for all those living with Parkinson’s.
How We Became ‘U-Turn Parkinson’s’
The name “U-Turn” is taken from the founder, Tim Hague Sr, and his son, Tim Hague Jr’s experience in winning The Amazing Race Canada. During the show, competitors are given the opportunity to u-turn other racers with the intent of either slowing them down or eliminating them from the race. At U-Turn Parkinson’s, it is our desire to slow the processes of the disease.
How We Help
U-Turn Parkinson’s seeks to empower those living with Parkinson’s in their pursuit of wellness. We are committed to supporting individuals through a holistic approach, and see wellness as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward a more successful existence.
We aim to inspire, inform and provide the tools needed to improve one’s quality of life. We do this by offering a diverse suite of physical activity and wellness programs and services, and continually finding new ways to fight back against this disease.
We see wellness as having 6 focuses: intellectual, occupational, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional. At U-Turn Parkinson’s we aim to provide the tools for the person living with Parkinson’s to pursue wellness in each of these categories.
U-Turn Parkinson’s is a Canadian charity committed to helping individuals live their best in spite of Parkinson’s. We rely solely on donations and the support of individuals, foundations, and corporations to sustain and grow our mission.
Who We Are
Tim Hague
Founder
Taylor Devlin
Executive Director
Genevieve Blanchard
Program Coordinator
Governance Team
Tim Hague
Founder & Chair of the Board
About Tim Hague
Mike Luik
Treasurer
About Mike Luik
Lynn Unger
Secretary
About Lynn Unger
Liliane Kirouac Vilar
Director at Large