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#  South Florida Parkinson's Symposium 

 University of Miami- Lakeside Village   
 Pavia Parking Garage, 5615 Pavia Street  
 Coral Gables, FL 33146 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 September 7, 202411:00 am to 2:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113430&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113431&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![South Florida](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/S%20Florida%20Banner-940x510.jpg?itok=b9SlxNDq)  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 &amp; A with Parkinson's experts.

**Expert Speakers**

**Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN**  
Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Divisions  
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

**Kimberly Amigo, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC**  
Memorial Neuroscience Institute

**Annelly Bure-Reyes, PhD**  
Assistant Professor, Division of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience  
Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

**Marina Sarno, PsyD**  
Assistant Professor, Division of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience  
Lead Neuropsychologist, Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology  
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

**Melissa Grassia Chisholm, MS, CCC-SLP**  
CEO | Voice Rehab LLC

**Valeria Garcia-Mallon, MS OTR/L**  
Memorial Hospital West Outpatient Rehabilitation

**Rania Massad PT, DPT**  
Assistant Professor &amp; Neurologic Residency Coordinator  
Nova Southeastern University- Physical Therapy Program.

**Sydney Hughes, CAP**  
Founder &amp; CEO, Senior Proof

### **Moderator**

**Adolfo Diaz**  
Associate Vice President, Information &amp; Resources  
Parkinson's Foundation

**Fitness Demonstration:** "The Dancing Nurse", Shan'tel Davidson, Karisma Dance Fitness LLC

**Event Volunteers Needed!** Service hours and lunch are provided. To sign up and learn more, visit: [Volunteer sign-up here](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure3.convio.net%2Fprkorg%2Fsite%2FR%3Fi%3Dl2Fo5dvsg3E_24YnND7ovQkAkjqV6K9gx1YE2XtLAA6irGCKmSnOUg&data=05%7C02%7Cjdegruccio%40parkinson.org%7C6884f6c4c15546e8852f08dcb1b0cd8e%7Ce09aadc2b4234a84b212e4243ca42c8e%7C0%7C0%7C638580620144869962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lRuS%2FqZ%2BuNzJC5iFBuLkXS8LsPqufgrZEzpysFnkW3g%3D&reserved=0)

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**For in-person attendees:** Check-in and Resource Fair start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served.

**For virtual attendees via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 11 a.m.

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There is no charge to attend, but registration is required since lunch will be served. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Jennifer De Gruccio

 

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 Florida@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (561) 206-3156

 

 

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   ##  Upcoming Events 

  Educational Events

###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Move to Improve ](/events/2026/Sep18FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 September 18, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Buffalo ](/events/2026/md-buffalo) 

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

 September 19, 2026Williamsville, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7957&pg=entry) 

   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) 

  

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