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DEVELOP POTENTIAL, CELEBRATE STRENGTHS, BREAK THROUGH CHALLENGES
Early onset Parkinson's disease is when onset of symptoms are between 21-50 years of age. Early onset presents unique challenges. Juggling work, family life, and personal obligations. Maintaining employment longevity. Staying proactive physically and mentally to mitigate the disease progression. I can help you build confidence and elicit positive behavioral changes. Learn strategies specifically for 'On" vs "Off" times.
Late onset Parkinson's disease is when onset of symptoms are after the age of 50 years old. Postural instability gait disturbance “PIGD” is more common in late onset. It is associated with a more progressed disease state with a higher fall risk. If you have a postural abnormality, shuffling gait, freezing of gait, decreased arm swing, it's important to develop effective strategies to reduce fall risk. The Motorvation system was made for these types of hypokinetic motor presentations. You will learn better pelvic control, how to transfer weight and counteract momentum, you will regain symmetry with your body, and indirectly reduce pain.
Our care partner integrative model is an innovative approach intended for those at an increased risk of falling or who need assistance during exercise. The main focus is to avoid becoming a fall statistic, to increase longevity by staying active and consistent, and to continue participating in meaningful family activities. Through observational modeling, the care partner will learn how to administer effective cueing techniques for basic movement skills that will promote learning outside of the training sessions. These factors all contribute to reducing the care partner burden.
Our flagship program that includes extensive course material and 19 virtual live sessions. This is a foundational course that will change your outlook on movement. You will learn to lead yourself by developing enhanced awareness that fosters positive plasticity rather than Parkinson's-related plasticity. Throughout the program, you'll learn a revolutionary cognitive training system designed to improve brain and body function. You will also receive a comprehensive strength, aerobic, and cognitive training workout plan that you can carry forward into your future.
Recalibrate- maximize range of motion, improve attentional strategies, and learn to lead yourself
Integrate- customized Brain Blast dual task training
Modulate- learn to create and modify custom workouts that challenge both your body and brain with constant novelty
Motorvation Mentorship is a continuation program that integrates aerobic, resistance, and cognitive training
Workout that slashes boredom
Time effective training
Continuous training that ensures constant growth without plateaus
Martial Arts for Improving Ability
First martial arts school that is piloting the Arc training system
Located in Chesaning Michigan
Owned and operated by Nathan Ward
The Motorvation Foundation's Academy of Martial Arts in Uganda
Empowers youth through martial arts
Uses martial arts as a vehicle for Parkinson's education
Bridging cultures by connecting Ugandan youth with underserved schools in the US starting with the MAFIA HQ in Michigan
Optimize attentional resources while thinking & moving
Improve cognitive flexibility
Understand how your own movement deteriorates when there is a cognitive task involved
Build a tool box of strategies that are specific to "on" vs "off" states, stress induced motor responses, and potential functional overlay
Enhance your expectancies by raising the bar and achieving more than you expected possible
Recognize and correct maladaptive movement patterns
Improve performance and become empowered and more actively engaged in your community
Customize Cues
Integrate Tasks
Modulate Effort
Optimize Arousal