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Join us for 4 days of Parkinson's Specific Exercise, Education & Empowerment

What better way is there to learn new skills then to immerse yourself in it, surround yourself in it, and practice a lot! RISE will allow you to do just this! This 4 day 3 night retreat will bring you education surrounding Parkinson's, introduce you to Parkinson's specific exercise, and envelope you in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment.

RISE - BC's first ever Parkinson's Exercise & Wellness Retreat

RISE GOALS

EXERCISE

To expose participants to a variety of novel and challenging exercises aimed at managing PD symptoms and mitigating disease progression

EDUCATE

To help participants learn how to best manage their non-motor and motor symptoms and live life to its fullest now and in the future.

To provide information that participants can take home and utilize in their day to day lives after the retreat.

EMPOWER

To create a positive, motivating and safe group environment for PWP and their care partners.

To guide participants in taking control of their health & wellness journey.

Why come to RISE?

Jump start your exercise program or spice up your current one by trying new forms of Parkinson's specific exercise
Learn to manage symptoms and mitigate disease progression
Liases with PD professionals and get your questions answered
Have fun in a supportive community and meet people from across the Country

What does it cost?

RISE is open to all individuals with Parkinson Disease or Parkinsonisms (whom are able mobilize independently (with or without a gait aid) and get on/off the floor) and their partners/carers.

Your Registration Fee Includes:

3 Night/4 day accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the retreat
Exercise instruction from experience health care professionals
Education seminars from health care professionals

Single Occupancy Registration $1080

Double Occupancy Registration $1650

Commuter Registration $780

*please note there are LIMITED commuter passes available and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis

Where is the retreat?

Trinity Western University

Langley, BC