## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Midwest Chapter Symposium: Understanding and Managing Pain in PD Naperville Conference Center 1120 E Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 Virtual ( Zoom ) June 3, 20231:00 pm to 4:00 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110713&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110714&view=RSVP) ![Midwest_Chapter_Symposium_banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Midwest_banner.png?itok=SPdUs-la) ### Check-in, Lunch and Vendor Visits start at 12 p.m. If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone. Chronic pain is twice as common among people with PD as it is in people without it. In fact, more than 80 percent of people with PD report experiencing pain and many say it’s their most troubling non-motor symptom. Together with your community, learn about physical pain in Parkinson's disease, including why it happens, tools to manage pain, and the importance of movement. ### Speakers **Matthew Wodziak, MD** Rush University Medical Center, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence **Ala Elyaman, DO** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab **Mary Zalinger, PT, DPT, CLT** Senior Physical Therapist Shirley Ryan AbilityLab **Caitlyn Seuschek, PT, DPT, NCS** and PWR! Certified Therapist Shirley Ryan AbilityLab There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. ## Contact Us Jessica Bartsch [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) JBartsch@Parkinson.org ](mailto:JBartsch@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (312) 762-5706 ]() *The Parkinson’s Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of our Program Sponsors. We invite you to view our full list of sponsors and learn more about them by visiting our [Chapter Webpage](https://www.parkinson.org/midwest/local-partners#local-partners).* ![Supernus Pharmaceuticals logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/supernuspharmaceuticals_logo.jpg?itok=luj-zCPH) *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 Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/watertown) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 23, 2026Watertown, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119190&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ Mind, Mood and Motion ](/events/2026/ellicott) This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. September 24, 2026Ellicott City, MD [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119389&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ Flamin’ Ohs - The Parkinson’s Foundation MN Fundraiser ](/events/2026/FlaminOhs) Flamin’ Oh's and Annie and the Bang Bang return to The Hook & Ladder for a night supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation. September 25, 2026Minneapolis, MN [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://thehookmpls.com/shows/the-parkinson-s-foundation-mn-fundraiser-september-25-2026-711808/) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn