The 17th Annual University Hospitals Parkinson’s Boot Camp™
Join University Hospitals for a day dedicated to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and healthcare professionals.
Featured speaker: A participant in the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship and a passionate advocate in the Parkinson’s community, and author of the book Oh Crap! It’s Parkinson’s: A Rebel’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life, Dr. Sarah Whittingham will share her personal perspective, insights, and inspiration for living boldly and taking control beyond a Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Registration Information
The Boot Camp is free, but preregistration is required. Each attendee is permitted to bring one guest. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Date & Time
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Rd.
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome, breakfast, vendors |
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks Camilla Kilbane, MD Director, Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Center University Hospitals Neurological Institute |
| 9:45 – 10:05 a.m. | Voice Warm Up: Amy Larocca, M.A., CCC – SLP Speech – Language Pathologist, Owner Polaris Speech and Neurological Rehabilitation, LLC |
| 10:05 – 10:55 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: Sara Whitingham, MD Physician, Triathlete and author of Oh Crap! It's Parkinson's: A Rebel’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life |
| 10:55 – 11:15 a.m. | University Hospitals Physical Therapy Warm Up Amy Balhorn PT, DPT and Dajana Tomicic PT, DPT |
| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. | Break Out Session #1 |
| 12:10 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Magician: Neil Rozum Professional Magician, “Project Magic” educator Living with Parkinson’s Disease |
| 1:40 – 2:20 p.m. | Break Out Session #2 |
| 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Ask the Doc |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Break out sessions
- SOUND Bath (#1 and #2): Meghan Cliffel Weaver
Writer, mindfulness teacher and postpartum psychosis survivor
Will demonstrate how sound can liberate the mind. - Urology “The Pee in Parkinson’s” (#1 and #2): Kyle Ericson, MD
Kyle Ericson, MD, is a urologist at University Hospitals and an Assistant Professor of Urology at Case Western Reserve University. - The Savvy Caregiver (#1): Marianne Sanders
Clinical Research Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Neurological Institute Clinical Trials, Brain Health and Memory
Learn Magic Tricks (#2): Neil Rozum
Professional Magician,
“Project Magic” educator
Living with Parkinson’s Disease - Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease (#1 and #2): Susan Whelan
University Hospitals Registered Dietician - Drums Alive® with InMotion® (#1): Faith Gilbert & Janet Kennedy
Dance for Parkinson’s (#2): Joan Meggitt
Playhouse Square
Special recognition to our Presenting Sponsor the William O. and Gertrude Lewis Frohring Foundation
