My goal is to provide clients with a tool to help them live happy, healthy, functional lives. The technique I utilize in my Back to Balance practice is called Muscle Balance and Function Development (MBF). The approach allows me to analyze my clients' total body structural alignment - their posture, identify compensations away from the anatomical norm and then design a properly sequenced Corrective Exercise Program. Next, I guide my clients through their personalized exercises and provide a written guide with diagrams of exercise positions for reference. Clients continue to perform these exercises on their own until it is time to reassess and update their exercise program. The time between evaluations varies depending on the client but most commonly is two weeks. In addition to in person appointments, I have been able to work successfully with both new and longer-term clients on Zoom.

Phone: 775-225-4499

https://vimeo.com/448374191

Barton Health of S. Lake Tahoe - Tracy Anderson

530-543-5720

https://www.bartonhealth.org/tahoe/physical-therapy.aspx

Carson Tahoe Therapy - Nina Routon, Isabel Beetley, Kelly Kanter, Jeremy Fisicaro

775-445-5757

https://www.carsontahoe.com/physical-therapy.html

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers -

We are much more than your typical physical therapy clinic. At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, we focus on improving your quality of life by using a holistic, whole-body approach to connect your diagnosis with a customized plan of care.

Our FYZICAL therapists are experts in the evaluation and treatment of the human body, caring for people of all ages. We treat a variety of muscle, joint and neurological conditions specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, manual therapy, and balance therapy.

Email: sparks@fyzical.com Phone: 775.384.1224

https://www.fyzical.com/sparks-nv

Kindred at Home - Tess Jansse, Andrea Hyde, Scott Shane,

Sarah Hockey, Rebecca Goodspeed

1-866-227-3524

https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/locations/home-health/reno-nv-7023

Mind Body Physical Therapy of Zephyr Cove - Nancy Ng

530-541-7133

https://www.mindbodyphysicaltherapy.net/physical-therapy

Moved by Movement

https://www.movedbymovementpt.com/

Northern Nevada Medical Center Outpatient Therapy

Sedona Shonnard, Kristin Hansen, Heidi Streeter,

Sparks: 775-356-4960 South Reno: 775-386-2244

https://www.nnmc.com/services/therapy-services/outpatient-rehabilitation/neurological-parkinsons

Pinecone Physio

https://pineconephysio.com/

Renown Physical Therapist
10085 Double R. Blvd Suite 300 Reno, Nevada 89521

Lauren Wilson PT, DPT

Neurologic Certified Specialist

10085 Double R. Blvd Suite 300

Kallee Oxborrow PT, DPT

LSVT BIG trained provider

901 E. 2nd street Suite 101

Michelle Higgins PT, DPT

LSVT BIG trained provider

1575 Robb Drive Ste 4

Phone: 775-982-7210

Phone: 775-982-5001

https://www.renown.org/Health-Services/Outpatient-Physical-Therapy

PD Connect

PD-Connect® is a nonprofit organization that serves Parkinson’s pioneers in the San Francisco Bay Area through customized group exercise, neurologically and research-based movement programs.

PD-Connect is an ever-widening community for those who share the PD journey: Spouses, family members, friends and caregivers are encouraged to become involved and draw upon the positive energy that is demonstrated through program participants.

PD-Connect provides donation-based classes for all those living with Parkinson’s disease.

https://pd-connect.org/

Salt + Light Wellness

In Nevada you do not need a referral to physiotherapy (aka physical therapy).

Accepts Medicare!

Some hospitals may tell you that they require a referral. That is their policy, not Medicare’s policy.

Nina Routon, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Doctor of physical therapy

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Parkinson’s & concussion certified specialist

Saltlightwellnessnv@gmail.com

https://saltlightwellnessnv.com/

775-277-3234

Sierra Nevada VA System - Monica Thomas

775-785-7200

https://www.reno.va.gov/

St. Mary's Regional Medial Center

https://saintmarysreno.com/our-services/rehabilitation-and-therapies/

Speech Language Therapists:

Carson Tahoe Therapy - Shawn Binn

(775) 445-5757

https://www.carsontahoe.com/therapy.html

Eden Home Health of Reno, Carson City and Gardnerville -

Stacey Edgington, Selah Sullivan

Reno: 775-828-1000 Gardnerville: 775-782-6620

https://www.empres.com/service/rehabilitation-therapy/#slp

Northern Nevada Medical Center Outpatient Therapy- Andrea Parker, Speech Pathologist

Sparks: 775-356-4960 South Reno: 775-386-2244

https://www.nnmc.com/services/therapy-services/outpatient-rehabilitation/speech-therapy

Reach Therapy Group

(775) 342-7915

9520 Prototype Ct. Reno, NV 89521-5916

Email: leticia@reachtherapygroup.com

Summit Voice & Swallowing

Summit Voice & Swallowing is the specialty practice you need when you want quality care coupled with advanced technology—minus the waiting list.

University of Nevada Speech Pathology and Audiology

Northern Nevada Voice and Swallowing Clinic

(775) 784-4887

https://med.unr.edu/speech-pathology/clinics/voice-and-swallowing

Music Therapists:

NoteAble Music Therapy

Note-Able Music Therapy Services addresses physical, social, and mental health needs

in our community by offering a range of adaptive music, music therapy, and neurologic

music therapy services.

https://www.nmtsreno.org/

Parkinson Voice Project

90% of people with Parkinson’s are at risk of developing a weak voice that can lead to

serious speech and swallowing difficulties. Parkinson Voice Project has developed an

effective program that combines education, individual speech therapy (SPEAK OUT!), and ongoing group sessions (The LOUD Crowd).

https://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/OurSpeechTherapyProgram

Reach Therapy Group - Speak OUT

(775) 342-7915

9520 Prototype Ct. Reno, NV 89521-5916

Email: leticia@reachtherapygroup.com

Addiction & Wellness Companies:

Sierra Health and Wellness

www.sierrahealthwellness.com

Chiropractors with PD knowledge:

Optimized Chiropractic

Dr. Charlene Harber / Dr. Ben Adleburg

www.optimizedchiro.com

Gates Brain Health

Dr. Randall Gates, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist

https://gatesbrainhealth.com/

Email: info@gatesbrainhealth.com
Phone: (775) 507-2000
Fax: (775) 470-5988

DBS Companies:

Abbott Neuromodulation-

Today, people living with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor

have a number of different treatments to consider – including physical therapy, medication,

and surgical options like DBS therapy. While there’s no cure for these conditions, finding the

right treatment can still help you get better control of your symptoms, move more freely, and

get back to the daily activities you love – and doing them with the people you care about.

Here are a few important treatment options you and your doctor may consider.

https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/movement-disorders.html

Boston Scientific-

It’s important to understand and advocate for your Parkinson’s treatment, whether it’s

DBS or another solution. Get to know the DBS device and see how it works. Read about

the results. And learn why timing is crucial when it comes to DBS implementation.

https://www.dbsandme.com/en/understanding-dbs/dbs-explained.html

https://www.dbsandme.com/

Medtronic-

The first complete DBS system with sensing, directionality, and visual programming,

giving you access to the data-driven insights you need to make informed decisions.

https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/neurological/deep-brain-stimulation-systems/percept-pc.html

Nutritionists and Dieticians:

Luke Smith, MS, RD, LD, CPT

Dietitian + Personal Trainer

Luke Smith Nutrition, LLC

lukesmithdietitian@gmail.com

775-527-4010

Jessica J Franks

Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, RDN

Reno, NV 89503
(775) 406-1654

Nutrition Connection - Karen Fisher

775-360-6500

https://nutritionconnectionnv.com/

Nutrition with Sedona - Sedona Mazza

Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD

1650 US Highway 395 N, Suite 101A, Minden, NV 89423
(775) 252-9582

Sara Morrison

Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CLT

Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 522-7492

UNR Extension

Chelsey Merlino, NDTR

Nutrition & Dietetic Technician, Registered

Community Based Instructor 4

SNAP-ED Nutrition Education

4955 Energy Way

Reno NV 89502

Email Chelsey At: cmerlino@unr.edu

https://extension.unr.edu/programs.aspx

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The Parkinson Support Center believes that decisions about medical care must occur between a patient and a trusted medical professional. The information presented on this website is not intended to replace or interfere with the course of your medical care. It is intended only to assist you in your understanding of Parkinson’s disease.

No information contained on this website is offered or intended as medical advice.

We cannot endorse any treatments described on sites that we link to. We recommend that treatment decisions are based on personal treatment goals with a trusted clinician with experience in the care of Parkinson’s disease, or a physician who can work in conjunction with a PD specialist.

Medical Providers in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada Neurologists:

Amity Neurology - Dr. Yen-Yi Peng

(775) 432-6189

Carson Tahoe Health - Dr. Noorie Pednekar

(775) 445-8000

Doctoroo

Bringing Healthcare Home - Healthcare to your door, Everything urgent care and more. 7am to midnight every day of the year. A pair of trained healthcare professionals. Avoid unnecessary visits to the ER. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, cash payments, and most major Health Plans.

Renown Medical Group - Dr. Danny Truong - movement disorder specialist

Dr. Jonathan Spivack, Dr. Jennifer Tay, Dr. Christopher Way

775-982-2970

St. Mary's Medical Group - Dr. Joshua Kreiss, Dr. Timothy Louie

775-770-3554

Sierra Nevada VA System

775-982-5000