Our specialized team includes allied healthcare professionals, neurologists, exercise specialists, PD warriors, caregivers, and support groups.
Our community partners include:
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:
We also serve the PD families from:
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 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.
Barksdale Community Center
pdLIFE 4ALL Classes
1801 N Lincoln Ave Tampa, FL 33606
Mondays @11:00 am Conditioning
Wednesdays @10:00 am Intervals/HIIT
Tampa Movement Lab
1335 W. Gray Street, Tampa
High-intensity class for YOPD, Newly Diagnosed, and high-octane PD warrior
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays @11am
Saturdays @10am
Contact Meredith to learn more!
pdLIFE Educational Seminars:
When: March 27th, 2023 following exercise class : 12:30 -1:30 pm
Where: Glory Days Grill Carrollwood
14457 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Who: Sri Pallavaram
What: Deep Brain Stimulation
Pinellas Park Series:
Our third walk will be 3/26/2023 from 11 am - 1 pm at Shelter #4.
Eagle Lake Park Address: 1800 Keene Road, Largo, FL 33771
What: Care Partners/Caregivers & PWP
(two groups)
Where: The Barksdale Community Center Crafts room & kitchen.
When: Second Wednesday of every month
11 am - 12 pm
March 8, 2023
What: Socializing with a meal after with friends 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Restaurant TBD
When: First Monday of every month after the 11 am Barksdale exercise class.
Join your pdLIFE friends for a rousing night of games. Bring your game face and your favorite game. Pie and coffee will be provided.
When: Thursday at 6pm at The Village Inn.
Address: 215 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
Check out the exercise and educational classes from our friends in Pinellas here.
Our exercise classes are backed by years of research and clinical experience.
We offer high-intensity classes to support our more active, or young onset Parkinson's friends.
Our instructors have specialty certifications from PWR, and Delay The Disease.
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
Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!