Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Center for Parkinson's Disease is the first program on the East End of Long Island that offers an inter-professional, allied healthcare team approach to care, as well as integrated community-based wellness services for patients living with Parkinson's disease. For more information, please contact the Center for Parkinson's Disease at (631) 726-8600. To schedule physical, occupational or speech therapy services, patients should call the hospital’s Rehabilitation Department at (631) 726-8520.
Eat Well with Parkinson's
Produced at LTV East Hampton's Studio Kitchen
EAT WELL with Parkinson's is a cooking and nutritional TV program developed by the Center for Parkinson's Disease at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in partnership with LTV of East Hampton and East End Food. Taped once a month in front of a live studio audience, each episode addresses nutritional and wellness topics specific to people living with Parkinson's disease and includes delicious, easy and nutritious recipes and cooking instructions.
Click here to view up to date episodes, recipes and nutritional facts.
Community-based Wellness Programs
The following programs are offered at no charge to participants through Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Center for Parkinson's Disease. Programs are currently offered online and in-person, and we continue to welcome new participants. For more information please contact the Center for Parkinson's Disease at (631) 726-8600. Existing participants may book classes using the link below.
BOOK CLASSES HERE
Chair Yoga
Optimizes breathing, mindfulness and postural awareness while participants remain safely seated throughout class.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong
An ancient Chinese practice combining slow movements and deep breathing to promote overall well-being, improve balance and posture, and decrease risk of falls.
Rock Steady Boxing
A non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness program for people with Parkinson's disease to improve balance, gait and quality of life. No prior boxing experience required. Clearance from physician is required.
Be Fit
A 45- minute virtual strength training class conducted in a safe, group format. This class is designed specifically for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners to improve strength, power and functional mobility. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
Movement and Mindfulness for Care Partners
A seated class that combines Mindful Movement, Breath Awareness, Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Mindful Meditation to help promote healing and relaxation, uniquely supporting our care partners.
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is an 8-week group workshop designed to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
Paint at the Parrish Arts Program
Developed in collaboration with the Parrish Art Museum, “Paint at the Parrish” arts program is designed for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners.
EAT WELL with Parkinson’s
Explores important nutritional concepts to optimize health and well-being, while introducing new recipes, learning about local food sources and providing hands-on cooking instruction.
Voice Gym
An interdisciplinary, group class that links voice production, music and physical movement. This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson's Foundation.
Sing Loud for PD
Developed in collaboration with the American Parkinson Disease Association, Sing Loud for PD creates a welcoming environment for participants of all musical ability. Currently offered virtually, each class includes stretching, postural exercises, breathing activities and singing instruction. Register for the summer semester here.
Rehabilitation Services
Offered in our outpatient clinic and administered by licensed speech language pathologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists with specialized training, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's rehabilitation department offers Parkinson's-specific therapies such as LSVT Big, LSVT Loud and SPEAK OUT!®. To schedule physical, occupational or speech therapy services, patients should call the Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department at (631) 726-8520.
All therapies offered through Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and many private insurance providers. A prescription from your primary physician may be necessary.
LSVT Loud
LSVT Loud is an evidence-based speech therapy program for people with Parkinson's disease. The program includes 16 one-on-one treatments administered over the course of one month by a certified speech language pathologist. Research supports LSVT Loud to improve voice amplitude and quality for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
SPEAK OUT!®
Developed by the Parkinson's Voice Project, this standardized speech language pathology program is designed to help patients improve speech/voice, cognition and overall communication in both individual and group settings.
LSVT Big
LSVT BIG is a specialized physical therapy program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Offered by certified clinicians, the program includes 16 one-on-one treatment sessions over the course of one month and focuses on intense, large amplitude exercises, sensory recalibration and self-cueing.
In the News
| "Center for Parkinson's Disease Continues to Expand Reach" | Michelle Trauring, The Southampton Press/27east |
| "The Healing Power of Art: Parkinson's Patients Take Up Painting at the Parrish" | Michelle Trauring, The Southampton Press/27east |
| "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month Shines Light on Supportive Community" | Michelle Trauring, The Southampton Press/27east |
| "Singing Out With Parkinson's Patients" | Bridget LeRoy, The Independent |
| "Singing Workshop Offers Relief to Locals with Parkinson's Disease" | Anisah Abdullah, The Southampton Press/27east |
| "Rock Steady Boxing Classes Aimed to Help Those With Parkinson's" | Michael Heller, The Sag Harbor Express |
| "East Enders Battle Parkinson's With Boxing Gloves" | Valerie Gordon, The Southampton Press/27east |
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"Rock Steady Boxing Provides Relief From Parkinson's In Sag Harbor" |
Oliver Peterson, Dan's Papers |
| "Tough Glove" | Charlotte DeFazio, Purist |
| "Parkinson's Patients Take Up Boxing to Battle Disease" | Doug Geed, News12 |
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All of our programs are offered at no charge, thanks to the generosity of our community. Please consider making a donation to the Center for Parkinson’s Disease.