- Jeff Bronstein MD, PhD Professor of Neurology Director, UCLA Movement Disorders Program and member of the Michael J. Fox Foundation Scientific Advisory Board
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“I’ve referred numerous patients to Tracy Frank, a highly skilled private fitness trainer who specializes in Parkinson’s exercise. Her approach addresses these issues. Tracy is knowledgeable, and develops a personalized exercise regimen adapting to the needs and ability of each person. Because of her unique stretching and strength-training program, they follow a regular routine and show a great improvement in their specific Parkinson’s symptoms. Tracy’s clients become stronger, more flexible, better balanced, and have more knowledge of what to do for themselves when problems arise. She makes exercise fun, and helps empower her clients to take control over their disease.”
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“Tracy started by coming to my house three times a week and now comes twice. My wife and I can't believe the transformation. I am almost completely erect, I have a bounce in my step and am able to help out much more around the house. Tracy even showed me specific stretches and pressure points to stop the tremors. My friends cannot believe how I look. I am actually in better shape now than before the Parkinson's! I have lost excess weight and am lifting weights and doing cardiovascular exercise and stretches.
I have learned that Tracy regards the body as a communication system whose muscles have to be directed and, if necessary, (as in Parkinson's) taught or re-taught what to do. She feels responsible for how well my body does that. And she stresses and builds upon what I can do, rather than what I can't. She changed what I considered possible. As she works with me, I realize she always has a clear idea of what she's striving for, and knows how to recruit me into her efforts to achieve it.
My work with Tracy has probably added years to my life...and quality years at that! I highly recommend her to anyone with (or without) Parkinson's.“ M.A.
