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Live Your Absolute Best Life

PCLA helps people impacted by Parkinson’s with tools, strategies, and connections in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

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Crowd exercising at Life Beyond the Basics 2024
Arsenio Hall performing at Laughing Matters 2025
PD artist at Living Artistically Gallery 2023
Woman playing pong at Thrive with Five 2025
Judy and Patrick at Let's Taco Parkinson's 2025
Dr. Dorsey teaching at Lunch & Learn 2025
Woman playing pong at Thrive with Five 2025
Judy and Patrick at Let's Taco Parkinson's 2025
Dr. Dorsey teaching at Lunch & Learn 2025

Why People ♥️ PCLA

Our nonprofit provides:
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Direct access to live resource specialists

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Warm, welcoming events and support groups designed to foster and grow our community

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Esteemed medical advisory board offering science-backed tools & solutions

PCLA Community Testimonials

Here’s what the Parkinson’s community has to say about PCLA’s support groups, events, and personnel.

“Their programming is consistently some of the best and unlike many of the other PD orgs, their focus is quality of life, NOW.”
Travis Robinson
Travis Robinson
Age 44, Altadena
“I ran into PCLA and the support group was very different — everybody talked, everybody shared their knowledge. I really enjoyed that format. Every meeting I attended I learned something new.”
Frances “Sparky” Sotcher
Frances “Sparky” Sotcher
Age 90, Culver City
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Give to PCLA: Empowering the Parkinson’s Community Together

Discover ways to support Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles. Donate monthly, give your time, or even donate your car to empower the PCLA community.
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Qigong – Baduanjin for Parkinson’s: Simple and Graceful Movements

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation. The slow, rhythmic movements of Baduanjin may help improve balance, coordination, and flexibility while promoting relaxation and mental focus.
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Tai Chi for Parkinson’s: Meditation and Balance in Motion

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that blends gentle, flowing movements with mindful breathing to create a powerful mind-body practice. For people with Parkinson’s, it offers both physical and mental benefits—helping improve balance, reduce fall risk, and enhance overall well-being.

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