Disclaimer Note: the suggestion of speakers listed here are offered as a service to the Parkinson community. OPFNE does not endorse or promote any programs or medications.\
Resources for Planning Support Group Meeting
OPFNE Speaker List (printable list)
Cleveland Clinic (CCF) and University Hospital (UH) have centralized coordinators to schedule speakers. They are as follows:
CCF Ellen Waters 216-448-4266
UH Julie Kensil 216-844-5752 option 3
Acupuncture (Ted Gannon UH)
Dr. Arman Askari, M.D. "Life with Parkinson's" (He was a speaker at 2019 Ohio Parkinson Foundation NE Symposium). Contact: jamie.askari@yahoo.come.
Amy Chan, PT, CCF Physical Therapy and PD 216-445-0696
Amy Larocca: Polaris Parkinson Community, Polaris Speech and Neurological Rehabilitation; 330 227-4656 amy@polarisspeech.com
Dr Angela Ridgel, Assoc. Professor Exercise Science, Kent State University Update on Her Parkinson Related Research Project 330-672-7495
Dr. Assef Shaikh, Neurologist Recognizing Off Periods in PD UH
Dr. Andrew Stalker, Neurologist at NeuroCare Center, Canton, Ohio. 330-494-2097
Dr. Brian Appleby, Neuropsychiatrist Dementia & PD UH
Ben Rossi, InMotion and ATP Revolution Performance Exercise for Brain Change 216-200-3897
Dr. Ben Walter, Neurologist DBS, Focused Ultrasound and Advanced Procedures CCF
Cathe Schwartz, CEO InMotion Update on InMotion 216-200-3897
Carolyn Lookabill Carolyn.lookabill@mcgregoramasa.org 216-268-8461
Topics:
1. “Beginning the Caregiving Journey-the First 10 steps” is 55 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for questions and answers.
2. “The Aging of Greater Cleveland-You Might just be surprised” is 20-30 minutes long.It is designed for someone who is a caregiver to an older loved one or adult child.
Colleen Gast – Menorah Park – Big and Loud therapy, 216-595-7345
cjmalone@kent.edu, Healing Stanzas Kent State University Caring for Our Minds and Bodies through Reflective Writing
David Zid, Exercise for PD 855-709-5066
Dwyer Conklyn, Owner DCB3 Music Therapy Rehab Services for Those With PD Using Music 970-297-8506
DBS - Lisa Wunderle - 614-832-4429
Dr. David Riley, InMotion and independent Update on PD and research 216-200-3897
Daniel Seinke, Attorney Daniel P Seinck Co., Advocates in Aging Estate Planning and Getting Good Care 800-393-2324
Ellen Walter, CNP Non Motor Symptoms of PD CCF
Emily Jennings, Asst. Professor, Cleveland State University Speak Out! Live With Intent Program for Those with PD 216-687-6922
Fred Discenzo - Come Dance - 440-227-9159
Dr. Irina Todorov, Wellness Institute Integrative Approach to Parkinson’s CCF
Dr. Jay Alberts, PhD, Update on a Number of Parkinson’s Related Research Projects CCF
Jessy Barron, Fairhill Partners Building Better Caregivers Program 216-421-1350
Jennafer Rabuzzi, MS,RDN Nutrition and PD UH
Dr. Kristin Appleby, PD Neurologist, Center for Neuro-Restoration, Cleveland Clinic - Medina Office Email: applebk@ccf.org CCF
Kristin Harrison, Adamas Pharmaceuticals kharrison@adamaspharma.com
Krystal Martin, Memory Care Director, Maplewood at Chardon Senior Center Dementia and PD 877-295-3747
Kwangme Park kp@flmtherapy.com - Kwangme Park, also known as “KP”, is originally from South Korea. She received her Occupational Therapy degree from Cleveland State University. Dr. Shnehal Patel, Neurologist Ohio Health Physicians Finding Options for Advanced PD 614-533-5500
Kathie Stull, Amalia Foundation Exercise Classes for PD
Lori Gum, Regional Director Parkinson Foundation, Great Lakes Chapter Update on that organization 440-568-0093
LSVT Global - Anna Maria - Phil Halstead 330-954-7177
Lynne Taylor & David Lea – Occupational Therapist, Cleveland Clinic Driving Program 216-692-7684
Molly Scott, RN University of Toledo PD and Management of Off Episodes 800-586-5336
Parkinson’s Foundation- Great Lakes Chapter (greatlakes@parkinson.org 440.568.0093) Contact the local chapter of the Parkinson’s Foundation for information on free PF resources, research, and educational events and for speaking at meetings. Laura Summers.
Rock Steady Boxing (Beth Koeberle In Motion ), 216-200-3897
Dr. Robert Smith, Metrohealth Psychology Dept. 216-778-7800
Shelly T Benhaddouche shelly.benhaddouche@abbvie.com 216-618-5277
Stephanie Callander - Avon OH 714-474-9441
Shari L. Cartwright at Acorda Therapeutics: scartwright@acorda.com
Dr. Susan Darling, DO Dietary Recommendations To Lower Inflammation for PD CCF
Dr. Steven Gunzler, Neurologist Parkinson overview and Research Update on his Projects UH
Shalom Plotkin, Right at Home How to Prevent Falls 440-652-5283
Samantha Sathre Basics of Dementia 234-284-2754
Senior Scams ( Info. from the Ohio Attorney General Office ),
Shannon Shaffer, CNP Sleep Disorders and PD UH
Dr. Solomon Zaraa, DO, Psychiatrist for Compassionate Cleveland Medical Cannabis 216-844-3881
Tim Healy CNS Sales Specialist Kyowa Kirin North America Mobile: 440-666-3308 timothy.healy.b7@kyowakirin.com
Tricia Honn, Speech-Language Pathologist Voice Therapy CCF
Taylor Rush, PhD The Role of Psychology Plays With Parkinson’s Treatment CCF
Tom Strong, Health Presentations Medical Lecturer Topics include Nutrition, Understanding meds, Depression, and more 440 724-1954
Emily Jennings, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor,Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Health Cleveland State University Speak Out! Program
Office: CH 261 (within the CSU Speech and Hearing Clinic)
Address: 2112 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: office line - 216.687.6922 / personal cell - 440.840.1277
Email: e.jennings18@csuohio.edu