Train 2 Train

Funded by Roger & Delores Odell Family Trust

Train 2 Train: A Community of Parkinson's Trainers

For two years, I led and trained a peer community of people living with Parkinson's who also led exercise and training programs for others with the disease. Members came from diverse backgrounds including Rock Steady Boxing, Ping Pong for Good, Martial Arts, and community-based fitness programs.

Together, we studied principles of motor learning, challenged one another's assumptions, and became better teachers for the peole we served. Many of the ideas that now shape the podcast, research, and Think and Move Well were refined through these conversations.

The project reinforced something that remains central to my philosophy today: the most powerful way to extend good training is to help people learn how to teach themselves.

Patient Voice

Many of the ideas behind Think and Move Well emerged from listening closely to people living with Parkinson's. Their experiences, questions, and observations continue to shape how I think about movement, learning, and adaptation.

Self-Leadership

My goal is not to create dependence on a coach. It isto help people understand their own systems, make better decisions, and develop the confidence to guide their own progress.

Community

Through peer discussion, shared experimentation, and lasting friendships, individuals often discover solutions that no textbook or protocol could provide alone.

Meet our community

Nate Ward

Black belt in Tang Soo Do Karate, ISSA certified personal trainer, and corrective exercise specialist. Living with early onset PD since 2012.

Tatiana Mayorga-Wolfe

200 hours of yoga instructor training, certified Ayuverda instructor. In progress- Ayuverdic Habits coaching, Holistic health aficionado. Living with early onset PD since 2017.

Jim Kroeger

Parkinson's advocate. NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Founder of Rock Steady Boxing Edgewater Chicago. Living with PD since 2015.

Katie Zahkar-Kleist

Rock Steady Boxer, co-founder of Row to Slow Parkinson's, and a mental health therapist. Living with young PD since she was 19.

Ned Neuhaus

Founding member of Row to Slow Parkinson's, Ace certified group fitness instructor, certified Rock Steady boxing instructor, and a juggling enthusiast. Living with early onset PD since 2012.

Kabugo Hannington

Parkinson's advocate. Founding member of Parkinson's Si Buko. Dispelling the myth that PD isn't a witchcraft it's a science. Recipient of World Parkinson Congress (WPC) award for contribution to the Parkinson's community.

Kim Rotundo

Currently 5.0 ranked pickle ball player and defending champion in her region since 2019. Living with early onset PD since 2017. Led her 1st Brain Blast team funded by Kirk Gibson Foundation.

Paul Cluff

Parkinson's advocate and founder of Can't Shake Me. Living with early onset PD since 2019.

Mike Quaglia

Parkinson's avocate, podcaster, and exercise enthusiast. Founder of Radio Parkies and the Chief Podcast Officer of Young Onset Parkinson's Network (YOPN) Living with early onset Parkinson's since 2006.

Trent Maclean

Parkinson's advocate, exercise enthusiast, and business mogul. Founder of Ping Pong for Good.

Karen Rosenbaum

Parkinson's advocate, writer, and cycling enthusiast. Associate editor in chief of the Quiver. Living with early onset PD since 2019.

Russ Parker

Human movement educator & Parkinson's advocate. NASM certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. Dancing aficionado and poet turned rapper. Living with PD since 2016.