Interview Index

Here is an index of every interview I have conducted. Our mission is to reach more and more people every day. Follow us through this journey as our cause is heard, read, and watched.

Barbara Salsberg Mathews from Mime Over Mind

An interview with Barbara Salsberg Mathews from Mime Over Mind on September 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   BARBARA

Carrie Aalberts, aka Dementia Darling

An interview with Carrie Aalberts, aka Dementia Darling: You are not alone: an often isolating journey in Dementia on November 28, 2023 by George

Dr. Zoltan Mari, Neurologist Parkinson’s Disease

An interview with Dr. Zoltan Mari, Neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders on September 1, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Tanya Lesstrange The Shaky Lifter

An interview with Tanya Lesstrange The Shaky Lifter on September 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I was

Navin P Kumar – Destroying his Parkinson’s daily

An interview with Navin P Kumar – Destroying his Parkinson’s daily with an active lifestyle (movie acting, table tennis and more!) on

Karl Sterling, NeuroRehabilitation Through NeuroPsychoMotor Training

An interview with Karl Sterling, NeuroRehabilitation Through NeuroPsychoMotor Training on November 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography:   NeuroMotor

Mindy Lokshin, MD, from the Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada

An interview with Mindy Lokshin, MD, MSPH from the Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada on August 31, 2023 by George

Lloyd Taylor from PD TEA

An interview with Lloyd Taylor from PD TEA (Head Tea Drinker) & Team Fox on August 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Dr Janet Shipton on Art Therapy

An interview with Dr. Janet Shipton on Art Therapy, August 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a

Emily Peters on Advocacy through Occupational Therapy

An interview with Emily Peters on Advocacy through Occupational Therapy on August 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography:

Lynne Gotham from Parkinson’s Partners of NW PA

An interview with Lynne Gotham from Parkinson’s Partners of NW PA on August 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell

Ginger Smith on Advocacy

An interview with Ginger Smith on Advocacy on August 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My life has

Karen Skipper from Orange County Tremble Clefs

An interview with Karen Skipper from the Orange County Tremble Clefs – Living Well with Parkinson’s, One Song at a

Katie Nathan from Moved by Movement

An interview with Katie Nathan from Moved by Movement on September 14, 2023by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Dr. Katie Nathan

Gary Shaughnessy Chairman of Parkinson’s UK

An interview with Gary Shaughnessy, Chairman of Parkinson’s UK on September 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Gary Shaughnessy is

Robin Cohen from Mission PD

An interview with Robin Cohen from Mission PD on August 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me

Donna Thomson on Caregiving

An interview with Donna Thomson on Caregiving on November 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Donna Thomson is

April Spagnuolo-Moschini from Neuro Challenge

An interview with April Spagnuolo-Moschini from Neuro Challenge on August 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   April is

Professor Bradley McDaniels from the University of Texas

An interview with Professor Bradley McDaniels from the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, University of North Texas on September 13, 2023

Wendy Wilkerson from The Empowerment Neurofitness and Wellness Center

An interview with Wendy Wilkerson from The Empowerment Neurofitness and Wellness Center on September 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Lisa Wynne from the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland

An interview with Lisa Wynne from the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland on September 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell

Nathan Ward from Motorvation

An interview with Nathan Ward from Motorvation on August 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Please tell

Author Martha Strubinger on Advocacy

An interview with Martha Strubinger on Advocacy, August 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My name

John MacPhee The Long Walk for Parkinson’s

An interview with John MacPhee from The Long Walk for Parkinson’s on August 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

India Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society on Awareness

An interview with the India Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Society on Awareness, September 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Kathrin Wersing on Advocacy

An interview with Kathrin Wersing on Advocacy & Jetzt erst recht – Positiv leben mit Parkinson on August 22, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Joe Drake on Advocacy

An interview with Joe Drake on Advocacy on September 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Joe Drake is a retired

Apurva Zawar from BeyondRehab

An interview with Apurva Zawar from BeyondRehab on August 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography    Dr. Apurva Zawar is

Daniel Burkhardt Rock Steady Boxing, Martial Arts, and Advocacy

An interview with Daniel Burkhardt Rock Steady Boxing, Martial Arts and Advocacy on August 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Dr. Wayne Markman CEO Symbyx

An interview with Dr Wayne Markman CEO SYMBYX Biome- Light Therapy for Parkinson’s – thinking outside of the box! on November 7, 2023

Devi Grinder from tippytoesparky

An interview with Devi Grinder from tippytoesparky on September 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.    Biography  I started out as

Dr Ignacio Mata, Neurogeneticist & WPC Science Ambassador

An interview with Dr. Ignacio Mata, Neurogeneticist & World Parkinson’s Congress Science Ambassador: The kid that always wanted to be a scientist on

Mariam Bennouna from Living My Parkinson’s

An interview with Mariam Bennouna from Living My Parkinson’s on August 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I’m

Luis Oliveira Researcher from the Michael J. Fox Foundation

An interview with Luis Oliveira Researcher for the Michael J. Fox Foundation on September 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Michael Hyland, DPT, CEEAA Physical Therapist

An interview with Michael Hyland, DPT, CEEAA Physical therapist for PD on November 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.    

Gary Rafaloff on Advocacy

An interview with Gary Rafaloff on Advocacy, August 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography   Accomplished businessman and

David Traster Licensed Chiropractor from the Neurologic Wellness Institute

An interview with David Traster Licensed Chiropractor from the Neurologic Wellness Institute August 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Nina Mosier M.D. Power For Parkinson’s

An interview with Nina Mosier M.D. from Power for Parkinson’s on September 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved

Eric Richardson, President/CEO of the National Parkinson’s Institute

An interview with Eric Richardson, President/CEO of the National Parkinsons Institute        8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.      

Bethany Richards from Bike Box Project

An interview with Bethany Richards from Bike Box Project on August 30, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Interview Veronica Clark Speech & Language Therapist

An interview with Veronica Clark Speech & Language Therapist on August 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Lindsay Hudson-Austin on Dystonia Advocacy

An interview with Lindsay Dame on Dystonia Awareness, August 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography. My name is

Amanda Yarger on Advocacy through Social Media

An interview with Amanda Yarger on Advocacy through Facebook, August 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I’m

Dan Dumsha & Rosemary Morrison from Tightrope Theatre

An interview with Dan Dumsha & Rosemary Morrison from Tightrope Theatre:  Can Laughter be the Best Medicine? Improv for Parkinson’s says

Jan Rose & PingPongParkinson founder Nenad Bach

An interview with Jan Rose & PingPongParkinson founder Nenad Bach: Thriving with Parkinson’s on October 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography.

Pablo Campo, Ph.D. & Physiotherapist on Advocacy

An interview with Pablo Campo, Ph.D. & Physiotherapist on August 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.       Biography

Nancy McGovern, Visionary and Founder of Comfort Linen ~ Retired Physiotherapist

An interview with Nancy McGovern, Visionary and Founder of Comfort Linen ~ Retired Physiotherapist on October 19, 2023 by George

Kate Harmon on Advocacy, Team Fox & the Michael J. Fox Foundation

An interview with Kate Harmon on Advocacy, Team Fox & the Michael J. Fox Foundation      on August 8, 2023 by George

Adam Locke on PD Advocacy through Social Media

An interview with Adam Locke on PD Advocacy through Social Media on August 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

John Pepper on Advocacy

An interview with John Pepper, Author on August 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography   I was

Hiih Mbe Hilaire Roger from Parkinson Cameroun

An interview with Hiih Mbe Hilaire Roger from Parkinson Cameroun on October 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I am

Kim Jacobsen Attorney at law on Advocacy

An interview with Kim Jacobsen Attorney at Law on August 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Kimberly Jacobsen

Dr. Kendal Maxwell, Clinical Neuropsychologist

An interview with Dr. Kendal Maxwell, Clinical Neuropsychologist on August 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography  

Amber Hesford on Advocacy through Social Media

An interview with Amber Hesford on Advocacy through Social Media, August 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Amber Hesford

Sara Starkoff Green from Greenhouse Wellness

An interview with Sara Starkoff Green from Greenhouse Wellness on August 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I

Charlotte Kahn from Maida Yoga on Teaching Yoga for Parkinson’s

An interview with Charlotte Kahn from Maida Yoga on Teaching Yoga for Parkinson’s      on August 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Ruby Rendon from the from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center & World Parkinson’s Congress

An interview with Ruby Rendon from the from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center & World Parkinson’s Congress on October 17, 2023

Eileen Bencivengo from World Up Tour Project

An interview with Eileen Bencivengo from World Up Tour Project, August 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. (In English and Spanish)

Tim Hague from U-Turn Parkinson’s & PD Avengers

An interview with Tim Hague from U-Turn Parkinson’s & PD Avengers on 8/3/2023 by Dr. George Ackerman Biography   Tim is

Shelley Kurian Founder of DFW Parkinson’s Resource

An interview with Shelley Kurian, Founder of DFW Parkinson’s Resource on October 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Please tell

Eric Aquino from the Gray Strong Foundation

An interview with Eric Aquino from the Gray Strong Foundation on August 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography

Selma Peláez Hervás- Neuro Physiotherapist

An interview with Selma Peláez Hervás– Neuro Physiotherapist on August 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. (In English and Spanish)    

Linda and Keith Hall from Parkinson’s Fitness

An interview with Linda and Keith Hall from Parkinson’s Fitness on August 1, /2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography

Taylor Kenerson of Balance 4 Parkinson’s

An interview with Taylor Kenerson of Balance 4 Parkinson’s on August 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Taylor Kenerson’s

Rebecca Kastin Integrative Nutrition

An interview with Rebecca Kastin, NBC-HWC from Integrative Nutrition, hosted by the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at FAU Medicine on October

Dr. Soania Mathur from Unshakable MD & PD Avengers

An interview with Dr. Soania Mathur from Unshakable MD & PD Avengers on October 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network

An interview with George Manahan from the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network & the Michael J. Fox Foundation on August 23, 2023

Nina Juncker from PD avengers-Germany

An interview with Nina Juncker from PD Avengers-Germany on July 30, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography I am

Steven Steinberg from What’s Shaking Man

An interview with Steven Steinberg from What’s Shaking Man on July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Kristi Barker Reach Rehab Physical Therapy on Advocacy

An interview with Kristi Barker Reach Rehab Physical Therapy on Advocacy, August 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland

A Feature with the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland on August 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   The

David Leventhal from Dance for PD®

An interview with David Leventhal from Dance for PD® August 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography     David

Tracy McBee on Advocacy

An interview with Tracy McBee on PD Advocacy, July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I’ve been

Pamela Lappen from Dancing with Parkinson’s

An interview with Pamela Lappen the Founder of Dancing with Parkinson’s – US on July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Laura Robbins on Advocacy

An interview with Laura Robbins on Advocacy on July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am

Interview Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation

An interview with Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation  on July 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Dr. Maria De Leon from Parkinson’s Diva & defeatparkinsons

An interview with Dr. Maria De Leon from Parkinson’s Diva & defeatparkinsons on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Interview Parkinson’s Africa

A discussion with Parkinson’s Africa on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. About us   Parkinson’s Africa exists to

Lucy Jung from Charco Neurotech

An interview with Lucy Jung from Charco Neurotech on August 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Lucy Jung

Parkinson’s Champions Run 4 PD from the Parkinson’s Foundation

An interview with Parkinson’s Champions Run 4 PD from the Parkinson’s Foundation on August 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance

An interview with Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance on October 5, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Blake Mackey on Advocacy for Young Onset and Dystonia

An interview with Blake Mackey on Advocacy for Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease & Dystonia, July 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Meredith DeFranco, PT, DPT from Parkinsonlife

An interview with Meredith DeFranco, PT, DPT from Parkinsonlife (pdLIFE) on July 27, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Meredith

Jeanne Quinn from the SHAKE AND FREEZE®️ Parkinson’s Campaign

An interview with Jeanne Quinn from the SHAKE AND FREEZE®️ Parkinson’s Campaign on September 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Wendy Walton on TikTok PD Advocacy

An interview with Wendy Walton on TikTok PD Advocacy, July 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I

Roger Ahlinder on Advocacy

An interview with Roger Ahlinder on Advocacy, July 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Roger Ahlinder aka

Paqui Ruiz from Con p de Parkinson

An interview with Paqui Ruiz from Con p de Parkinson on July 28, 2023 (In English and Spanish) by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Greg O’Keefe on Advocacy

An interview with Greg O’Keefe on Advocacy on August 30, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   My name is Greg

Jean-Louis Dufloux from France Parkinson’s

An interview with Jean-Louis Dufloux from France Parkinson’s on July 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I am

John Zells on Advocacy, Boston Scientific and the LEGO Project

An interview with John Zells on Advocacy, DBS/Boston Scientific and the LEGO Project on July 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Dawn Howard from Dawn’s Hope Inc & TikTok Advocacy

An interview with Dawn Howard from Dawn’s Hope Inc & TikTok Advocacy on July 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please

Maggie Donaker, Speech-Language Pathologist from Transcend

An interview with Maggie Donaker, Speech-Language Pathologist from Transcend on July 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Parkinson’s Europe- Team

An interview with the team from Parkinson’s Europe on July 24, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Parkinson’s Europe

Bill Willard on Advocacy through Facebook

An interview with Bill Willard on Advocacy through Facebook, July 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a

Lance A. Slatton from Dementiatlc on Dementia Awareness

An interview with Lance A. Slatton from Dementiatlc on Dementia Awareness on July 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Maryum “May May” Ali, Public Speaker & Social Worker on Advocacy

An interview with Maryum “May May” Ali, Public Speaker & Social Worker on Advocacy, September 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D.,

Andy Butler on Awareness

An interview with Andy Butler on Awareness on 8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am 58 years old,

Dr Ray Dorsey Neurologist, Parkinson’s Specialist & Author

An interview with Dr Ray Dorsey Neurologist, Parkinson’s Specialist & Author on September 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography  

John Reyes the Parkinson’s Runner & Team Fox

An interview with John Reyes the Parkinson’s Runner & Team Fox on July 23, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Rose & Chris Babcock from Pints 4 PD Orlando

An interview with Rose & Chris Babcock from Pints 4 PD Orlando & the MJFF on July 19, 2023 by George

Josefa Domingos, Physiotherapy & Parkinson Europe

An interview with Josefa Domingos, Josefa Domingos, Physiotherapy & Parkinson Europe on July 22, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Miriam Nunez on Personal Training for PD

An interview with Miriam Nunez on Personal Training for PD on July 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Casey Corley Antol from the Parkinson’s Foundation

An interview with Casey Corley Antol, Associate Regional Director, Southeast from the Parkinson’s Foundation on July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Fiona Davis Best Selling Author on Advocacy

An interview with Fiona Davis Best Selling Author on Advocacy on September 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Photo credit: Kristin

Michael Quaglia from the Young Onset Parkinson’s Network

An interview with Michael Quaglia from the Young Onset Parkinson’s Network on July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Matt Verguson from the Web Comic Adventures in Parkinson’s Land

An interview with Matt Verguson from the WebComic Adventures in Parkinson’s Land on September 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Matt

Rabbi Moshe Gruskin from LifeSpark PD

An interview with Rabbi Moshe Gruskin from LifeSpark PD on July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Originally

Marty Lukaszewski on Advocacy

An interview with Marty Lukaszewski on Advocacy, July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Marty was born

Samantha Elandary from the Parkinson Voice Project.

My interview with Samantha Elandary, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson Voice Project.   Biography Samantha Elandary is

Gary Boyle from Parkinson’s Europe

An interview with Gary Boyle from Parkinson’s Europe on July 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Gary Boyle

Dr. Robert Cochrane, Founder of Yes, And…eXercise

An interview with Dr. Robert Cochrane, CEO & Founder, Yes, And…eXercise! On September 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Michele Cooper from Michele’s Low Carb Lifestyle

An interview with Michele Cooper from Michele’s Low Carb Lifestyle on July 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Larry Gifford from PD Avengers

An interview with Larry Gifford from PD Avengers on August 31, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography  

Silvia Lerch from Move4YPD

An interview with Silvia Lerch from Move4YPD on June 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Please tell me a

Desirae Mearns from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)- South Florida

An interview with Desirae Mearns from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)- South Florida on July 28, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Adria Thompson, Speech Pathologist from Be Light Care

An interview with Adria Thompson, Speech Pathologist from Be Light Care on July 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Thomas McCallum from Radio Parkies & Shaky Radio

An interview with Thomas McCallum from Radio Parkies & Shaky Radio July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Basketball Coach Gary Keating from Caring For Caregivers

An interview with Basketball Coach Gary Keating from Caring For Caregivers, July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Assistant

Ana Liste Vilariño on Advocacy

An interview with Ana Liste Vilariño on Advocacy, July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am about

Dr. Jose Cabassa from Moving Brains Foundation

An interview with Dr. José Cabassa from the Moving Brains Foundation on July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Lisa Eden from Project Parkinson’s

An interview with Lisa Eden from Project Parkinson’s on July 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Opera

Comedian Phil Jerky

An interview with Comedian Phil Jerky July 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Witty, crude, and irreverent, Phil

Matt Eagles from Parky Life

An interview with Matt Eagles from Parky Life on July 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Photographer,

Margot Escott- Improv Comedy for Parkinson’s

An interview with Margot Escott- Improv Comedy for Parkinson’s on July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Margot

Chloe Campbell from Beats Medical

An interview with Chloe Campbell from Beats Medical on July 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Beats Medical

Deb Pollack, Founder of Drive Toward a Cure

An interview with Deb Pollack, Founder of Drive Toward a Cure on August 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Terri Pease, Author and Caregiver Advocate

An interview with Terri Pease, Author and Caregiver Advocate on July 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Terri

Rowan Wathes from Parkinson’s UK

An interview with Rowan Wathes from Parkinson’s UK on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.       Biography

Jeff Johnson from Can Do Canines

An interview with Jeff Johnson from Can Do Canines on August 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography  

Kendall McDonald from Kendall’s Therapy Art

An interview with Kendall McDonald from Kendall’s Therapy Art on July 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My

Brianna Hood from Rune Labs (StrivePD)

An interview with Brianna Hood from Rune Labs (StrivePD) on July 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Brianna

Denise Coley from PD Movers

An interview with Denise Coley from PD Movers on August 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography  

Richelle Flanagan from the Women’s Parkinson’s Project

An interview with Richelle Flanagan from the Women’s Parkinson’s Project & World Parkinson Congress on August 12, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Margaret Preston from Power Over Parkinson’s

Interview with Margaret Preston from Power Over Parkinson’s on August 15, 2023 by Dr. George Ackerman Biography Mrs. Preston spent six years in

Janine Parkinson from Parkinson’s Canada

An interview with Janine Parkinson from Parkinson’s Canada on July 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Janine

Deputy CEO Helen Matthews from Cure Parkinson’s

An interview with Deputy CEO Helen Matthews from Cure Parkinson’s July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Helen

Robert Eckelman on Honoring his Mother

An interview with Robert Eckelman on Honoring his Mother… July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Robert

Christine Jeya from Handstand for Parkinson’s

An interview with Christine Jeya from Handstand for Parkinson’s on July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Mark Limebear & Michel Planquart No Silver Bullet 4PD

An interview with Mark Limebear and Michel Planquart from No Silver Bullet 4 PD on July 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.

Gregg Hummer Parkinson’s Support Group of Orange Park FL

An interview with Gregg Hummer from the Parkinson’s Support Group of Orange Park FL on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Esther Grote from Defy Parkinson’s

An interview with Esther Grote from Defy Parkinson’s on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   In 2023 I

Judith Sachs from Anyone Can Dance

An interview with Judith Sachs from Anyone Can Dance on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Please

Stephen Williams on Advocacy & T-Shirts

An interview with Stephen Williams on Advocacy, TikTok & T-Shirts on July 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Julie Fitzgerald on Advocacy

An interview with Julie Fitzgerald on Advocacy on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I noticed

Michael Sweet on Advocacy

An interview with Michael Sweet on Advocacy, July 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I met my

Dr Melissa McConaghy Neurological Physiotherapist from PD Warrior

An interview with Dr. Melissa McConaghy Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist from PD Warrior 8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Dr

Paqui Ruiz from the Association Con P de Parkinson’s

An interview with Paqui Ruizon from the association Con P de Parkinson’s on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  (In Spanish

Team Parky on Parky 4 Parkinson’s Patient Buddy

An interview with Team Parky on Parky 4 Parkinson’s Patient Buddy on June 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Please

Christian Schmidt-Heisch from Parkinson Pate

An interview with Christian Schmidt-Heisch from Parkinson Pate on July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I

Katy Ingulli on Yoga for PD

An interview with Katy Ingulli on Yoga for PD on July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Katy

Sandy Ellis from InMotion Parkinson’s Wellness Center

An interview with Sandy Ellis from InMotion Parkinson’s Wellness Center 8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am a

Shake It Up Australia

An interview with Shake It Up Australia on July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Shake It Up

Michelle Lane Louisiana Walks & Davis Phinney Foundation

An interview with Michelle Lane from Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s & Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s on July

Heather Berg on Yoga Nidra from the FAU College of Medicine

An interview with Heather Berg on Yoga Nidra from the FAU College of Medicine, July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Christopher Sutphin on Advocacy through TikTok

An interview with Christopher Sutphin on Advocacy through Tik Tok on July, 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Carol Rosenstein from Music Mends Minds

An interview with Carol Rosenstein from Music Mends Minds on July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My

Somil Bhushan from the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Center of Silicon Valley

An interview with Somil Bhushan from the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Center of Silicon Valley on July 11, 2023 by George

Carl Carter-Schwendler on Advocacy through TikTok

An interview with Carl Carter-Schwendler on Advocacy through TikTok on July 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My

Donna Rajkovic of Team Fox Detroit

An interview with Donna Rajkovic of Team Fox Detroit, on July 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Donna’s

Sharon Krischer from Sunday Mornings with Twitchy Woman

An interview with Sharon Krischer from Sunday Mornings with Twitchy Woman and Parkinson’s Foundation, Ambassador on July 11, 2023 by George

Parkinson Association of Alabama

An interview with the Parkinson Association of Alabama July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   The Parkinson Association

Cassi Locke from Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks

An interview with Cassi Locke from Parkinson’s Group of the Ozarks on July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Bret Huotari from Asend Performance

An interview with Bret Huotari from Asend Performance on July 11, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Bret

Ms. Delaware Lauren Sheldon on #PerseveringWithParkinsons

An interview with Ms. Delaware Lauren Sheldon on #PerseveringWithParkinsons, July 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Lauren Sheldon is

Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart from the magazine Geniet Van Het Leven Met Parkinson

An interview with Wendy van Wijk-Lugthart from the magazine Geniet Van Het Leven Met Parkinson July 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Interview Lotti Sand on Living with Parkinson’s

An interview with Lotti Sand on Living with Parkinson’s on July 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Ethan Henderson from the Michael J. Fox Foundation

An interview with Ethan Henderson from the Michael J. Fox Foundation on July 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Elias Reis de Oliveira of the Parkinson’s Association of Minas Gerais, Brazil

An interview with Elias Reis de Oliveira of the Parkinson’s Association of Minas Gerais, Brazil, July 9, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Nathan Moyer Physical Therapist Assistant on Advocacy

An interview with Nathan Moyer Physical Therapist Assistant on Advocacy on July 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

Angela Coon on PD Advocacy

An interview with Angela Coon on Advocacy on July 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Registered Respiratory

Cecilia Pulido from Pilates 4 Parkinson’s

An interview with Cecilia Pulido from Pilates 4 Parkinson’s on June 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography  

Nikos Koukoulakis of Parky Lifting on Weight Training for PD

An interview with Nikos Koukoulakis from Parky Lifting on Weight Training for PD on July 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Dr. Jeanne Loring from Scripps Research on Stem Cells

An interview with Dr. Jeanne Loring from Scripps Research on Stem Cells on July 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.

Carolyn Eddy, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Time 2 Move Wellness

An interview with Carolyn Eddy, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Time 2 Move Wellness on July 6, 2023, by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Antony Rose from Puck Farkinson’s

An interview with Antony Rose from Puck Farkinson’s on July 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I’m

Thomas Cosentino Ambassador of the Davis Phinney Foundation

An interview with Thomas Cosentino Ambassador of the Davis Phinney Foundation on Advocacy on July 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography

Joseph Golomboski from Team Golomboski

An interview with Joseph Golomboski from Team Golomboski on July 5, 20203 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Joseph

Tamara Boaden from Passion for Parkinson’s

An interview with Tamra Boaden from Passion for Parkinson’s on July 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Our

Naomi McLeod APDA- Virginia

An interview with Naomi McLeod from the American Parkinson’s Disease Association– Virginia on June 30, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.  

Jane Cullen PD Advocate

An interview with Jane Cullen PD Advocate on July 4, 2023. Biography I am an exercise teacher specializing in teaching

Angie Gwinn on Advocacy

An interview with Angie Gwinn on Advocacy on July 4, 2023, by George Ackerman, Ph.D., J.D. Biography I am married

Stacey Macaluso from Mission PD

An interview with Stacey Macaluso from Mission PD on July 4, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography  

David Abramson from Live Harder

An interview with David Abramson from Live Harder on July 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My

Francesca De Bartolomeis from Fuerte es la Vida Parkinson No Limits

An interview with Francesca De Bartolomeis from Fuerte es la Vida Parkinson No Limits on July 1, 2023 by George

Rose Donaldson from PD Mums Musings

An interview with Rose Donaldson from PD Mums Musings on July 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My

Jamie Bryson from Parkinson’s Fight Club

  An interview with Jamie Bryson from Parkinson’s Fight Club on June 30, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Dianne Bramble from Paintings for Parkinson’s

An interview with Dianne Bramble from Paintings for Parkinson’s on July 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography I

Kate Gray from Move4Parkinson’s

An interview with Kate Gray from Move4Parkinson’s on June 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Kate has been

Betsy Sloan on Advocacy for Alzheimer’s Disease

An interview with Betsy Sloan on Advocacy for Alzheimer’s Disease on July 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. ​

Leisha Phipps from Dallas Area Parkinson Society (DAPS)

An interview with Leisha Phipps from Dallas Area Parkinson Society (DAPS) on June 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Zachary Hartman Peak PD Performance

An interview with Zachary Hartman from Peak Parkinson’s Performance on June 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My

Mary Wood from Total Health Works

An interview with Mary Wood from Total Health Works on July 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My

Megan Taye from YOPD Love Letters

Interview with Megan Taye of Love Letters on 6/27/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D., J.D. Biography Megan Taye was diagnosed with

Susan & Gretja Otten: Appalachian Trail for PD Awareness

An interview with Susan & Gretja Otten: Appalachian Trail for PD Awareness held July 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

An interview with Ian Robertson from My Parky Story

An interview with Ian Robertson from My Parky Story on June 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography I

Chris Timberlake Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.

An interview with Chris Timberlake, Director of Training and Education Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. on June 26, 2023 by George

An interview with Sebastian Krys, Grammy Award winner from Rebeleon Entertainment

An interview with Sebastian Krys, Grammy Award winner from Rebeleon Entertainment on June 25, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.

Martin Pickard from Poets With Parkinson

An interview with Denton House Martin from Poets With Parkinson and Parkinson’s Art on June 22, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Eva Bekkers from My Life With Parkinson’s

An interview with Eva Bekkers from My Life With Parkinson’s on June 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography

Susan Ludwig from Crush Fitness

An interview with Susan Ludwig from Crush Fitness on June 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Hi, I’m

Mariam Bennouna from Living My Parkinson

An interview with Mariam Bennouna from Living My Parkinson on June 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My

Coach Luba Sadovska from North Shore Table Tennis

An interview with Head Coach Luba Sadovska from North Shore Table Tennis Club for PD on June 17, 2023 by

Gary McKitterick Gillett from Trek Ready Himalayas- Mountain Climbing for PD

An interview with Gary McKitterick Gillett from Trek Ready Himalayas- Mountain Climbing for PD on June 17, 2023 by George

Melissa Marie Livingston on the topic of YOPD

An interview with Melissa Marie Livingston on the topic of YOPD on June 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.

Neil Russell- running from London to Barcelona for PD awareness

An interview with Neil Russell– running from London to Barcelona for PD awareness, June 16, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

An interview with Austyn Marks of Team Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

An interview with Austyn Marks of Team Fox, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on June 16, 2023

Bree Gordon on Music and Art Therapy

An interview with Bree Gordon Lukosavich, MT-BC, Music Therapy through the Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches on June 16,

Interview with Katrina Kahl the Executive Director of the Brian Grant Foundation

June 15, 2023 by Dr. George Ackerman Biography Katrina Kahl, MPH is the executive director of the Brian Grant Foundation,

An interview with Rachelle Smith-Stallman’s Dance Beyond Parkinson’s

June 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Rachelle Smith-Stallman’s passions are dance, choreography, teaching, and performing. She is

An interview with Esther Labib-Kiyarash on advocacy

8/3/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My name is Esther Labib-Kiyarash. I am 48 years old.  I have been

An interview with Lou Russo of Putt for Parkinson’s

An interview with Lou Russo of Putt for Parkinson’s on June 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography Lou

An interview with Ali Blevins from Poets with Parkinson’s

An interview with Ali Blevins from Poets with Parkinson’s June 13, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My

An interview with Philip Ommen of ParkinsonPositivity

An interview with Philip Ommen of ParkinsonPositivity on June 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Philip Ommen is an accomplished professional

An interview with Grether Ackerman, Sharon’s daughter in law & my wife

An interview with Grether Ackerman, Sharon’s daughter in law & my wife on June 10, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D,

Interview with Jo Rosen of the Parkinson’s Resource Organization

An interview with Jo Rosen, President & Founder of the Parkinson’s Resource Organization on June 9, 2023 by George Ackerman,

Interview with Rob Solomon from Ping Pong for PD

An interview with Rob Solomon of Ping Pong for Parkinson’s on June 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please

Interview with Megan Schneider, of the Michael J. Fox Foundation

An interview with Megan Schneider, Advocacy Outreach Coordinator working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on June 5, 2023

Interview with Mark Milow, Parkinson’s Advocate

An interview with Mark Milow, Parkinson’s Advocate on June 6, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Please tell me a

Interview with Nick Kusturic Tai Chi

An interview with Nick Kusturic of Tai-Chi & Qi Gong Movement Therapy hosted by the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health

An interview with Evan Juice Cutler of PushUps 4 Parkinsons

on 5/27/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved

An interview with Ryan Roach of Punch 4 Parkinson’s

on 5/29/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved

An interview with Dan O’Brien of DOB Parkinson’s Charity

5/26/2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved with

My interview with Matthew Green, Life Care Therapy. May 16, 2023, by Dr. George Ackerman

Please tell me a little about your background and what got you involved with awareness.   About 25 years ago

My interview with Jean Allenbach, American Parkinson Disease Association

My interview with Jean Allenbach, American Parkinson Disease Association, Regional Director West, Upper Midwest and Southeast States. May 11, 2023.

Interview with Vice President, and Dean of FAU College of Medicine Dr. Julie Pilitsis

April 6, 2023, an Interview with Vice President, and Dean of FAU College of Medicine Dr. Julie Pilitsis. By Dr.

Dancing for Parkinsons

My Interview with Cindy Surman, Assistant to the Directors, Boca Ballet Theatre. By Dr. George Ackerman. 4/3/2023 BBT4PD Flyer 2022_2023

An Interview With Colleen Greenhalgh from Beyond Fitness Delray

COMMUNITY LEADERS: AN INTERVIEW WITH Colleen Greenhalgh from Beyond Fitness Delray. I decided to learn more about community leaders who

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