The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) offers various educational programs, creative workshops, recreational activities, and support groups to help people living with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers. These include educational sessions on Parkinson's, art therapy programs, exercise classes adapted for those with movement disorders, and support groups across the Phoenix area. Contact Kris Watts at 602-406-4921 for more details on their programs.
1. he Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) offers a variety of educational programs and
support groups for people with Parkinson's disease, families, and caregivers.
Educational Programs
The MAPC offers educational sessions and seminars for people with Parkinson's disease, their
families and carepartners. We also provide advanced training on Parkinson's disease for medical
professionals.Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts
Creative activities have been found to have a therapeutic value for people living with Parkinson's
disease (PD). The MAPC offers creative workshops that encourage participants to take an artistic
journey of discovery, where no artistic skills or experience are required.
Recreation Therapy
Exercise and other leisure activities have been shown to be beneficial for people with Parkinson's
disease (PD). In order to meet the individual needs of the movement disorder population, a
variety of activities are offered through the MAPC. These activities have been specifically adapted
for people with movement disorders and are taught by professionals who have significant
knowledge and experience in this area.
Support Groups
There are a variety of support groups held across the Phoenix metropolitan area for people with
PD, as well as their families and carepartners. People can meet to share experiences, learn from
each other, and meet new friends.
Contact Us
For more information on any of our classes or support groups, please contact Kris Watts at
602-406-4921.