Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) believes every person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should have access to a physiotherapist – in particular, one who is experienced in treating movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Physiotherapists (PTs) play an important role in holistic care as they utilize evidence-based approaches to movement and exercise that support people with Parkinson’s in managing symptoms and maintaining wellbeing.

To increase access to Parkinson’s-specific therapies, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) has expanded their virtual physiotherapy service. PSBC's own neuro physiotherapist, Shelly Yu, will be accepting people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for phone or video-conferencing sessions. For people meeting certain criteria, this service will be available free of charge. Sessions will be available one day per week, on Mondays (8:30am – 4:30pm).

This service is for people with Parkinson’s disease in BC who:

• have a confirmed Parkinson’s/Parkinson’s plus diagnosis, OR are a caregiver seeking advice on how to safely transfer/mobilize a person with PD;
• are not currently seeking physiotherapy elsewhere;
• have limited finances and are unable to pay for physiotherapy services, OR are unable to find a suitably trained physiotherapist in their community.

To learn more, please connect with Shelly via email at syu@parkinson.bc.ca or call 1-800-668-3330 ext. 232.