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#  Georgia Parkinson's Symposium 

 City Springs, Terrace Meeting Room  
 1 Galambos Way  
 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 April 29, 202310:00 am to 1:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109752&view=RSVP) 

 

  ###  In-person Registration is FULL 

Due to an overwhelming response from our community, our in-person registration for the Symposium is now full. We encourage you to join us virtually via Zoom by registering using the link above. If you would also like to be added to our in-person waitlist, please email us at [Georgia@Parkinson.org](mailto:georgia@parkinson.org) or by clicking the link below.

 [Email Us to be Added to the Waitlist](mailto:georgia@parkinson.org) 

 

  ![Georgia Chapter Symposium ](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Georgia%20Chapter%20Symposium%20graphic-940x510.png?itok=1l-w8hXg)  Join us to discuss Parkinson's symptoms, treatments, and progression while we explore important factors in helping live your best life, including diet, exercise, and staying connected. This program will also feature a live Q & A with Parkinson's experts from Emory Brain Health Center and Wellstar Neurology, a fall prevention workshop and more!

\* Please know that the in-person is full but you can email <Georgia@Parkinson.org> to be added to the waitlist.

### Expert Speakers and Panelists:

- **Sharon Eaton**  
     Atlanta Neuroscience Institute
- **Stewart A Factor, DO**  
     Emory Brain Health Center
- **Kevin Hatcher, PharmD, RPh**  
     Wal-Mart
- **Lenora Ann Higginbotham, MD**  
     Emory Brain Health Center
- **Brittany Hooker, PT, DPT, NCS**  
     Synapse NeuroRehab and Wellness, LLC
- **Joash Lazarus, MD**  
     Atlanta Neuroscience Institute
- **Amy Morse, PT, DPT**  
     Synapse NeuroRehab and Wellness, LLC
- **Brianna Panosian, CTRS**  
     Empower Recreational Therapy, LLC
- **Kelly Prian, MS, RDN, LD**  
     Wellstar Health Place
- **Kisha Young, MD**  
     Wellstar Neurology

### Fitness Demos Provided by:

- **Sandy Bramlett**  
     Ageless Grace
- **Center for Movement Challenges**

 *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.*

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Atlanta ](/events/2026/md-atlanta) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 24, 2026Dunwoody, GA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7917&pg=entry) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Richmond, VA ](/events/2026/md-richmond-va) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 24, 2026Richmond, VA

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7896&pg=entry) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ Parkinson's Disease Patient and Family Symposium ](/events/2026/Northwestern2026) 

 This program provides an overview of the current understanding of Parkinson's disease risk factors, exploring how genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences may contribute to disease development.

 October 24, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119469&view=RSVP) 

  

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