Our Team
Our Mission
Our Story
Our specialized team includes allied healthcare professionals, neurologists, exercise specialists, PD warriors, caregivers, and support groups.
Our community partners include:
- Potentia Therapeutics
- South Tampa Voice Therapy
- Tampa Movement Lab
- Tampa Parks and Rec
- Nova Southeastern University Physical Therapy
We also serve the PD families from:
Our specialized team includes allied healthcare professionals, neurologists, exercise specialists, PD warriors, caregivers, and support groups.
Our community partners include:
- Potentia Therapeutics
- South Tampa Voice Therapy
- Tampa Movement Lab
- Tampa Parks and Rec
- Nova Southeastern University Physical Therapy
We also serve the PD families from:
- Central Neurology of St. Pete
- South Tampa YMCA, St. Pete YMCA
- USF Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
- First Choice Neurology
- Palms of Largo
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Story
Meredith DeFranco, PT, DPT founded The Parkinsonlife Corporation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, in response to a need for direct resources, services and social connection for the PD community in the Bay Area.
With almost a decade of experience at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurologic Diseases at the University of Florida, she has a deep understanding of what PD patients need to thrive.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our goal is to serve, support, and unify the Parkinson community in the Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties.
We aim to help improve the Lifestyle, Information, Fitness, and Empowerment of the community through engagement in exercise, education, and socialization.
How are our classes different?
Evidence-Based
Our exercise classes are backed by years of research and clinical experience.
High-Intensity
We offer high-intensity classes to support our more active, or young onset Parkinson's friends.
Learning from others
Our instructors have specialty certifications from PWR, and Delay The Disease.
Join the Fight
Your support enables us to improve the lives of those impacted by PD. Your generous gift directly supports our classes and programs.
Checks can be mailed to:
Parkinsonlife Corporation
4030 Henderson Blvd #113
Tampa, FL 33629
