Dystonia of San Diego

11/11/2025

All are invited to join us for our last virtual support group meeting of 2025 on Saturday, December 6th from 1-3:00 p.m. Pacific time. This will be an Informal Sharing/Discussion format (no guest presenter). This gives us the opportunity to learn from each other and support one another in a comfortable and safe setting. Please contact Martha at mmurphy582@gmail.com for the Zoom log-in information. Group website: www.dystoniaofsandiego.com

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day!

11/04/2025

Sad news. May he rest in peace.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Mark Hallett, a pioneering neurologist whose groundbreaking work transformed the understanding of dystonia and spasmodic dysphonia.

As Chief of the Human Motor Control Section at NINDS, Dr. Hallett dedicated more than 40 years to uncovering how the brain controls movement. His discoveries on loss of inhibition and abnormal brain plasticity reshaped how we view — and treat — movement and voice disorders.

Dr. Hallett was also a valued friend to Dysphonia International, sharing his insight through symposiums, research collaborations, and the 2005 NIH/NIDCD workshop on spasmodic dysphonia. His mentorship inspired generations of scientists, including Dr. Christy Ludlow, our first Scientific Director.

He will be remembered not only for his brilliance but also for his humility, kindness, and genuine curiosity. His impact will continue to guide research, inspire collaboration, and bring hope to all living with dystonia and related voice disorders.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!!

10/22/2025

All are invited to join us for our next VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING on Sat., 12/6/25 from 1-3:00 p.m. Pacific time. This will be an Informal Sharing/Discussion Meeting which is open to persons with ALL forms of dystonia as well as your family members, friends and others. THIS WILL BE OUR LAST MEETING OF 2025! These meetings provide an excellent opportunity to learn from each other and offer and receive support in a comfortable and safe setting. Participation in any discussion is always completely voluntary. Some individuals like to listen and that is perfectly fine. You can also choose not to show your image or your name. To RSVP and for the Zoom log-in information, please e-mail Martha Murphy at mmurphy582@gmail.com Group website: www.dystoniaofsandiego.com

10/17/2025

The BEBRF's Annual Symposium will take place in San Diego at the Sheraton in Mission Valley on Sat., 11/1/25 with a Meet & Greet the evening before. The event is FREE but you do need to register. For more details, visit

The 2025 BEBRF Annual Symposium will take place at Sheraton Mission Valley Hotel in San Diego, CA on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st. The symposium will feature experts […]

10/13/2025

10/08/2025

Lincoln Beal, PT, DPT, NCS, Dystonia Program Director, Physical Therapist - Re+Active Physical Therapy and Wellness spoke at our most recent virtual support group meeting and we recorded his presentation. If you're interested in viewing it, here's a link:

Lincoln Beal is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist physical therapist based out of Los Angeles, California, working at Re+active PhysicalTherap...

10/04/2025

Join us tomorrow (SATURDAY, 10/4/25 from 1-3:00 p.m. Pacific time) for our next VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING. The topic is Dystonia Workshop: Understanding and Treating Dystonia from a Rehabilitation Perspective. Our guest presenter is LINCOLN BEAL, PT, DPT, NCS, Dystonia Program Director, Physical Therapist - Re+Active Physical Therapy and Wellness. He is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist physical therapist based out of Los Angeles, California, working at Re+active Physical Therapy and Wellness, an outpatient integrated care clinic that specializes in neurologic care through physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, and wellness services. Remember that our meetings are open to persons with ALL forms of dystonia and are not specific to any one form of dystonia! Please email Martha at mmurphy582@gmail.com to RSVP and for the Zoom log-in information. We hope that you can join us! Group website: www.dystoniaofsandiego.com

09/30/2025

Today is the DMRF's Virtual YOU Day!! Don't miss out. It starts at 4 p.m. Pacific time. You do need to register but there is no cost to participate. It should be a very interesting and informative event. Here's link:

I am proud to support the DMRF National Virtual Dystonia You Day to raise awareness of dystonia and advance the DMRF's mission to find a cure. I hope you'll join me! The event is open to everyone, and registration is FREE. Plus, thanks to an anonymous donor, every gift made through the Virtual Dysto...

09/28/2025

All are invited to join for our next VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING on Saturday, 10/4/25 from 1-3:00 p.m. Pacific time. The topic is Dystonia Workshop: Understanding and Treating Dystonia from a Rehabilitation Perspective. Our guest presenter is LINCOLN BEAL, PT, DPT, NCS, Dystonia Program Director, Physical Therapist - Re+Active Physical Therapy and Wellness. He is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist physical therapist based out of Los Angeles, California, working at Re+active Physical Therapy and Wellness, an outpatient integrated care clinic that specializes in neurologic care through physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, and wellness services. Remember that our meetings are open to persons with ALL forms of dystonia and are not specific to any one form of dystonia! Please email Martha at mmurphy582@gmail.com to RSVP and for the Zoom log-in information. We hope that you can join us! Group website: www.dystoniaofsandiego.com

09/20/2025

REGISTER NOW FOR VIRTUAL "YOU" DAY ON 9/30. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO REGISTER AND JOIN US FOR THIS INFORMATIVE EVENT, BUT DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. https://secure.swell.gives/letszoothis/tickets/ #/ticket

I am proud to support the DMRF National Virtual Dystonia You Day to raise awareness of dystonia and advance the DMRF's mission to find a cure. I hope you'll join me! The event is open to everyone, and registration is FREE. Plus, thanks to an anonymous donor, every gift made through the Virtual Dysto...