Empower-U 

Empower-U is a fun, upbeat, Parkinson’s-specific program for anybody living with PD! The class provides a full-body workout combining functional strength training, stretching, range of motion, coordination, balance, and agility exercises.

Participants in this program will be able to join at a pace that works for them, while working up a sweat and achieving health benefits for Parkinson’s. 

Empower-U Green/Yellow is a great option for those wanting to make exercise a regular part of their routine, who are new to exercise, looking for seated exercises or volunteer assistance. 

Empower-U (Orange/Red) is a suitable option for anyone that can exercise independently, get up and down from the floor repeatedly and move at a more intense pace. 

Empower-U Online provides a great opportunity for those wanting to exercise from home or are unable to join us in-person. For those with dumbbells at home, you are welcome to use them, but no equipment is necessary!

We gratefully acknowledge the funding support for this program from Parkinson Canada and the funding from the Employment & Social Development Canada New Horizons for Seniors grant program.

Power Stretch

Power Stretch combines functional strength, core, stabilization, and balance exercises with breathing and stretching to increase range of motion, balance, and agility.

Participants in this program will be able to join at the pace that works best for them, with modifications of exercises provided for safety and ability, including seated and assisted options.

Power Stretch Green/Yellow is a great option for those looking to improve their balance, strength and stability with the support of a chair, volunteers and an engaging instructor!

Power Stretch Online provides a great opportunity for those wanting to work on balance, strength and stability from home or are unable to join us in-person. No equipment required. 

Vocal Power 

Discover your voice and enhance your communication skills with Vocal Power, a Parkinson’s-specific class designed to address the unique challenges of Parkinson’s disease. Led by a skilled instructor with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance and a BA in Disability Studies, this class combines vocal, speech, and cognitive exercises to combat symptoms like reduced vocal volume, masked facial expressions, and cognitive decline.

Through activities such as poetry and phrase reading, facial expression exercises, tongue twisters, word-finding games, memorization, and singing, participants can improve vocal clarity, articulation, breath control, and mental agility.

Join Vocal Strength to build confidence and experience the power of your voice in a supportive, uplifting environment tailored to your needs!

Vocal Power Green/Yellow is a great option for anyone looking to preserve and strengthen their voice. 

Vocal Power Online will return soon! Check back for more updates.