Body Design

11/14/2025

When Covid hit, I had to move my fitness business online.
When my Parkinson's disease got bad, I had to give up my most personal training clients.
When life gives us lemons. You make lemonade.
I now run my business very part-time, and I channel most of my energies into volunteer work.
Volunteering is my new purpose and source of gratification.
If in some way I can make something easier or better for those just diagnosed or have had Parkinson’s for a while, then my efforts are worth it!

11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Yesterday I attended the Hot Topics in Movement Disorders conference in Toronto.
The best Neurologists and clinicians from across Canada were in attendance to network and share in the newest advancements in Movement Disorders.
I was honored to be in attendance as one of the representatives from the Toronto Western Hospital's Movement Disorder Clinic Patient Advisory Board.

11/03/2025

I had the privilege and honor to be the guest speaker at the Hope for Parkinson’s fundraising dinner and dance on Saturday evening.
Such a great event with 220 attendees all supporting a worthy cause .
Well done, and congratulations to !

11/01/2025

Often, I speed up the exercise videos I post because I know viewers have a short attention span. But today, I did not.
This video is my "real" exercise speed. I'm slow. That's called bradykinesia. It's a Parkinson's symptom. Movements become slower and more challenging, which makes everyday tasks harder.
But I keep going. I may not be the fastest, but I still get the job done.

10/24/2025

I posted this video 2 years ago. I explain how I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

10/23/2025

This was me 2 years ago today.
I had lost approximately 15lbs from the protein restricted diet (protein inhibits the absorption of my meds) and the dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) that I experienced throughout my day.
Thank goodness for my DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery in January 2024.
It took away the dyskinesia, and I don't have to follow the protein restricted eating plan for now.
However, my Parkinson's is still progressing in the background.
And I still fight every day to keep this beast at bay!

10/20/2025

Do you find yourself sliding to the end of a chair and then using your hands on the armrest or seat to help you get up?
Or can you get out of a chair unassisted?
Strong muscles keep everyday activities easy.

10/18/2025

My heart is full, but my body and mind is exhausted!
Spent the last 2 days attending a Parkinson's Canada event.
Day one: for Parkinson’s Support Group Facilitators (that's me, more about that later)
Day two: A Parkinson's community gathering hosted by and the . A day of inspiration, education, research, and connection.
I was thrilled to meet "in person" my PD mentee who gifted me a lovely candle, chocolates (I see a moment of indulgence coming on), and a note of appreciation.
Yes, I have Parkinson’s but Parkinson's doesn't have me!