Welcome to the Center for Movement Challenges!
Located in Atlanta, GA, we offer in-person classes, online classes, live virtual sessions, wellness resources, and community support to help those with movement challenges live their best lives daily.
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CFMC collaborates with top wellness, nutrition, and healthcare partners to provide resources to help with movement challenges that truly make a difference for day-to-day life.
Our exercise and wellness classes are tailored to the unique needs of people with Parkinson's, blending expertise and compassion to help you thrive every step of the way.
MISSION
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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Our programs are rooted in compassion, offering transformative exercises, unwavering support, and essential resources to uplift and empower every step of your journey.
Denise Formisano, Executive Director
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Every day, we strive to create moments that inspire, uplift, and empower – because everyone deserves a life filled with strength and possibility.
Tom Jeffrey, Board Member
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Empowering lives through movement and wellness, helping individuals thrive daily.
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With a variety of programs and resources, we proudly offer unmatched support for those facing movement challenges.
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Exercise Classes tailored for People with Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders
The Center for Movement Challenges in Atlanta offers In-person, Online & LIVE Virtual exercise classes, wellness services, and telehealth resources tailored to the unique needs of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and neurodegenerative disorders.
Select from In-Person Classes in Sandy Springs or Access Online Exercise Classes Anytime, Anywhere!
Let's Fight Back Against Parkinson's Together!
CFMC In-Person Exercise & Movement Classes
Connect face-to-face in a supportive community in Sandy Springs at the Walter and Estelle Strauss Wellness Center for 100+ exercise classes each month PLUS wellness services designed to support movement as well as physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
CFMC Online Exercise Classes & Program
Stay active from home or anywhere, at anytime, with a growing video library of 50+ PD-tailored exercise classes for all ability levels.
Try CFMC LIVE Virtual Exercise Classes
Enjoy LIVE energetic, real-time Boxing for Parkinson's classes with CFMC Certified Trainers every Mon & Wed at 10am EST on YouTube.
Wellness Workshops & Telehealth Resources
Access wellness services, telehealth resources, and in-depth guidance on PD healthcare management, lifestyle and symptom management.
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2013
Our flagship program, LDBF Boxing for Parkinson's™ was established
2019
Due to Covid, in person classes closed on March 15, the following week virtual classes started.
2020
We opened a 6,300 square foot state-of-the-art Wellness Center in the heart of Sandy Springs to create an easily accessible and convenient centralized location.
2020
CFMC has partnered with over 10 service providers that play an important role in the "Continuum of Care" philosophy.
2021
The LDBF Boxing for Parkinson's rebranded as the Center For Movement Challenges (CFMC) to better represent extended programs and services.
