2023 Puget Sound Dystonia Symposium: Movement Therapy for Dystonia

Join us at the 2023 Puget Sound Dystonia Symposium on November 18th, starting with registration at 8 AM. The day kicks off with a special session for dystonia friends and family at 8:45 AM. We are hosting this event at the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites, located at 6575 Kimbal Dr, Gig Harbor, WA, (253) 858-9690. See you there!

Movement Therapy for Dystonia

1. Dr. Patrick Hogan: PUGET SOUND NEUROLOGY Tacoma, WA
   1. Brief overview of Dystonia, Botulinum toxins and medications
   2. Introduction of Movement theory to promote neuroplasticity for Dystonia
2. Mikki Townshend, PT, DPT: Bainbridge Island, WA
   1. “Upside Down, Inside Out, and Round and Round” Balance training for Dystonia
3. Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT: Seattle, WA Neuroplasticity training
   1. “Rewiring Rhythms-sensorimotor training for dystonia mastery”
4. Michele Read BScPT: British Columbia, Canada
   1. “The Dystonia Recovery Program”
5. Patrick Hogan IV IN ALIGNED MOVEMENT (IAM), New York
   1. “Movement Snacks”- How small changes can lead to big health results”
   2. Overview of Nutritious Exercise Program
6. Jayme Jones Therapeutic Yoga movement for Dystonia
7. Joan Hogan, RD FOOD FOR LIFE: LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE
   1. Description of today’s lunch; Principles of a Detox diet to decrease inflammation

Lunch per Hunter family catering: courtesy of Pat and John Hogan

8. Presentations by Dystonia Patients
   1. Naomi Volchok: Nervous System Regulation Presentation
   2. Jason Van Loh: Dystonia survey results: Making our voices heard
9. Questions and Answers all presenters
10. Dance Group movement for Dystonia-Rob Sutherland

REGISTRATION IS FREE

If interested, please RSVP to Dr. Patrick Hogan: Puget Sound Neurology Hoganpsn@aol.com so we can make food arrangements

Zoom Meeting connection will be sent by email