Rock Steady Boxing of Johnson County Parkinson's Exercise Specialists.

I always look forward to attending my exercise program for Parkinson’s Disease, come rain or shine! I have been training with Gary Withall at JQ’s BFit2 /Parkinson’s Training Center for over 6 years since my diagnosis in 2015. I wanted a trainer who could develop a program for my special needs at an affordable price--not just an exercise class, and I found that in Gary. He focuses on whole body strengthening and movement techniques such as “power up” to facilitate getting up safely from the floor, or “sit to stand” to help the move from a sitting position to standing. Equally important are posture, balance and range of motion, all included in our training. He is honest, compassionate and fun to work with, with loads of encouragement and support, and with room left over for positive feedback on ways to improve. Gary and his staff are there to help us live well with Parkinson’s Disease, Oh, and we have lots of fun too! Stop by and check us out!

Daughter was recovering from SEVERE Traumatic Brain Injury. We lived at several inpatient rehabilitation institutions the first 12 months. Many many therapists and alternative treatments the next few years. Knew she could make more progress if we found the right help. I found Gary Withall FOUR YEARS after her injury. She used walker for short distance. Wheelchair for longer distance. He agreed to work with her twice a week and EVERYTHING has improved tremendously - vision, balance, movement, strength, even voice is stronger! She slowly started feeling confident to walk short distances independently. Walker is no longer used at all. Confidence and ability’s are constantly improving. She’s proof that there’s no time frame for progress with TBI. Don’t believe the one year two year to make the most progress. She’s made more progress in the last 18 months, than the first 18 months. Find the right people that understand neurological disorders and the connection to the body. There’s no way to explain in words the difference Gary has made to her quality of life and general happiness. When you see progress- you see hope. She recently started working one on one with JQ to fine tune muscle activation and strengthen the areas where she didn’t have feeling. JQ pinpointed the weak areas and got them firing up. Huge win - again finding the right person with the right experience that’s willing to not give up on progress has completely changed her recovery.

Gary WIthall and Lori Donnelly are excellent trainors. They always bring a new set of exercises to our sessions that are designed to strengthen our Parkinsonian deficits. And they always bring an excellent attitude...they may push us to our limits, but never beyond our limits...and they have taken the time to get to know our indiviidual ability levels. The group support is also phenomenal...a group that always cares about the well-being of the members.

Attending sessions at the Parkinson's Training Center has truly changed my life. I began one-on-one sessions with Gary right after my diagnosis and have since changed to one session a week with Gary and then attend the Saturday boot camp class. Gary has great knowledge of Parkinson's and his expertise in determining what work outs will be most beneficial for me have made such a difference in my mobility and my confidence. When I began my sessions, the Parkinson's had affected my left arm and leg quite a bit. I couldn't style my hair or even scratch me head with that arm/hand and I walked awkwardly. Those symptoms are gone now. I continue to lead an active life and grateful for all the support and encouragement I receive from all the staff at the Parkinson's Training Center.

I totally denied my PD diagnosis. My husband did not. He searched for a training center that would help me physically and lift my spirits. He found both at Rock Steady Boxing of Johnson County and The Parkinsons Training Center. Gary Withall and JQ are welcoming professional trainers. Their knowledge and expertise are phenomenal and they are encouraging. They push past any negative thoughts. I’ve been at the gym for about five months. I go twice a week and I’m demonstrably stronger, more balanced and less awkward. I look forward to my sessions and can add time whenever I want or need to do so. Don’t fall behind, get going now. You won’t regret it. They are the most important piece of treating my PD.