I AM Movement - Irvine (CA)

5 /5 David Power: Since the time I was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease the Rock Steady Boxing classes at I AM Movement have been a most important component of my treatment. Coaches Timi and Nel do a great job of teaching the basics of boxing techniques, while making the workout sessions fun and rewarding. They encourage all participants to "give it their alI" and always show their compassion for the participants, I highly recommend this program to anyone with Parkinsons.

5 /5 Cindy Lopez: Best workout for Parkinson’s. Coach Timi and Nel are dedicated hard working and committed to their boxers. They have created a community of caring individuals who enjoy being with one another. Can’t imagine being on this journey without them.

5 /5 Christina: My husband was winding up his career when the pandemic hit and we started to notice that some activities were becoming difficult for him. We thought his issues were orthopedic but his doctor recommended that he see a neurologist and in 2022 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. My husband had enjoyed running, biking and rowing but those activities were becoming too difficult for him. In 2023 his doctor suggested Rock Steady Boxing and we were introduced to I Am Movement. Coach Timi and Coach Nel and their crew of volunteers are wonderful. They have built a real community for their clients and they do a terrific job of tailoring the workouts to meet each person’s needs. My husband is stronger and more confident because of the training he gets at I Am Movement. We are truly grateful for the team’s help as he faces the challenges of this leg of his life’s journey. If you know someone with PD, please encourage them to join the fight team at I Am Movement. It is the best!

5 /5 john wing: When I was diagnosed with PD my neurologist said I needed to do 2 things. Take my meds and join find a class and start boxing. I have been going to Nell and Timi’s classes for the past 9 months and enjoy the intense workouts and comradery. I enjoy going to each class and know that my participation has kept my PD from progressing. Nell and Timi make it fun and really care about their students.

5 /5 Carrie: I reached out to Nel and Timi as a DPT student interested in volunteering with people living with Parkinson’s Disease, and to learn about the valuable benefits of the Rock Steady Boxing program. They not only taught me about the ins and outs of their facility, but also allowed me to make connections with the clients and build on my own clinical reasoning and intervention ideas for this population. I was able to witness how they impacted lives by improving functional ability in their member’s everyday lives. They provide a real community for their members! This is a great opportunity for medical students and other medical professionals to complete volunteer hours or fieldwork. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!