ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, HELP US REACH EVERYONE!

At the Center for Movement Challenges, we believe in the power of movement to transform lives, particularly for those living with Parkinson's disease. We make a difference every day. For over a decade we have successfully provided innovative programs, compassionate care, and a supportive community to help individuals regain strength, independence, and hope. From specialized exercise classes, to tele-health, to personalized therapies and emotional support, we empower people nationwide to face the challenges of Parkinson's with resilience and confidence. Our classes are accessible in-person, live virtual and online, with the reach of ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, FOR EVERYONE!

But we can’t do it alone. Your donation directly fuels these life-changing efforts, giving individuals the tools to slow disease progression, improve motor and non-motor symptoms, reclaim their quality of life and pursue their passions. As a 501 (c) *(3) all donations are fully tax deductible.*

**Be the Difference**

When you donate to the Center for Movement Challenges, you’re investing in more than a program—you’re investing in people. Your contribution helps us provide accessible, high-quality programs and services to those in need, ensuring cost is never a barrier to care.  With your support, we can expand our reach, engage in groundbreaking research, and create new opportunities for healing and growth. Please reach inside your hearts and donate. Be the difference! Together, we can break down barriers and offer hope to thousands affected by Parkinson's. Help us give the gifts of friendship, support and LIFE nationwide, gifting people living with Parkinson’s the tools to live the best life possible to its fullest potential.

Join us in this vital mission—your generosity can change lives today.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Denise Formisano

CFMC CEO

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Niamh Tunney

Niamh Tunney

About

Niamh Tunney is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mercer University, Atlanta Georgia, where she has been a faculty member since M2010. Dr. Tunney completed her Master of Science degree at Georgia State University, her Doctor of Physical Therapy at MGH Institute of Health Professions, and she qualified as a physiotherapist at Trinity College Dubin, Ireland. She practiced full time in neurorehabilitation for 17 years, and part for 10 years while transitioning to full time academia. Her teaching focus is in the areas of the neurorehabilitation and neuroscience.

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CFMC Online offers 50+ on-demand and live virtual classes—boxing, yoga, stretching, balance exercises, and more—designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative conditions.

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Try a Free online CLass

CFMC Online offers 50+ on-demand and live virtual classes—boxing, yoga, stretching, balance exercises, and more—designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative conditions.

Get Started Now

Try a Free online CLass

CFMC Online offers 50+ on-demand and live virtual classes—boxing, yoga, stretching, balance exercises, and more—designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and neurodegenerative conditions.

Get Started Now

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While it's widely recognized as a condition centered in the brain, recent research has uncovered the powerful role that gut health and nutrition play in the development and management of PD symptoms.

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"Before joining the Center for Movement Challenges, I felt isolated and uncertain about my future. Now, I have a supportive community and a renewed sense of hope that I can live a fuller, healthier life despite Parkinson’s."

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The Mission of the Center for Movement Challenges (CFMC) is to enhance and potentially prolong the lives of people living with movement challenges with the goal of slowing disease progression, lessening symptom severity, enhancing safety, prolonging independence, encouraging socialization and promoting physical, emotional and cognitive well-being.

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