MOVING THROUGH PARKINSON'S

MOVING THROUGH PARKINSON'S

Moving Through Parkinson's (MTP) supports individuals living with neurodegenerative movement disorders which include Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis, as well as associated challenges including dementia. Sessions are intentionally designed to improve balance, ease stiffness, strengthen coordination and spatial awareness, and build overall strength and endurance. The program brings people together to celebrate community, connection and overall wellbeing.

Community is foundational of this work.
Participants form meaningful connections that reduce isolation and restore trust in their bodies.
Movement becomes a practical, everyday tool, and supports mobility, resilience, and well-being.
 
MTP is an interdisciplinary program that brings together CSU students and faculty from dance, music therapy, and occupational therapy,
alongside community partners committed to healthy aging.
 
The program was founded by Lisa Morgan, faculty of Colorado State University Dance, and affiliate faculty with the CSU's Center for Healthy Aging.

GOALS of the classes:

  • Improve balance and coordination, combat stiffness and rigidity, and increase spatial awareness.
  • Move with freedom and ease.
  • Develop tools to use in our daily lives.
  • Gain critical strength and endurance.
  • Build confidence, community and improve overall wellbeing. 
  • Classes take place both IN PERSON and ONLINE via ZOOM. 
  • Mondays 11:00-12:15 and Wednesdays 2:00-3:15pm.
  • Physical location is 151 W. Lake in the CSU Center on Healthy Aging (NW corner of College and Prospect streets).
  • We partner with CSU Music Therapy, CSU Occupational Therapy and CSU Dance

MTP Documentary, My Brain Has a Mind of Its Own, produced and directed by MTP Founder Lisa Morgan and filmmaker Charlie Theobald.

The documentary offers an intimate look into the people and community behind MTP.

The film highlights how movement, music, creativity, and connection can provide meaningful opportunities for engagement and well-being.

Check out our fall screening & event schedule . . .