Living Well with Parkinson’s: How Orca Therapy Helps You Stay Active, Independent, and Confident
A Parkinson’s diagnosis changes your relationship with movement — but it doesn’t have to limit what you can do. At Orca Therapy, we specialize in helping people with Parkinson’s Disease maintain strength, mobility, and independence through targeted occupational therapy and functional movement retraining.
Our goal is simple: to help you keep doing the things you love, with confidence and control.
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and balance. It’s caused by changes in dopamine-producing cells in the brain, which can lead to symptoms such as:
Tremor or shaking
Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
Muscle stiffness or rigidity
Difficulty with balance and walking
Handwriting changes or fine motor challenges
Fatigue and reduced endurance
Over time, these symptoms can make daily activities — dressing, cooking, driving, even buttoning a shirt — more challenging. But with the right therapy and strategies, people with Parkinson’s can continue to live full, active lives.
How Orca Therapy Supports People with Parkinson’s
At Orca Therapy, our treatment plans are built on evidence-based techniques and individualized care. Each session focuses on practical, functional improvements that make a real difference day to day.
1. Movement Retraining for Daily Function
We help clients practice and refine the movements they use most — reaching, standing up, walking, writing, and more. Using task-specific repetition, cueing, and rhythm-based strategies, we can help retrain the brain and body to move more efficiently.
2. Fine Motor and Hand Coordination Training
Hand dexterity can decline with Parkinson’s, affecting writing, typing, and self-care. We use hand therapy exercises, adaptive tools, and custom bracing when needed to preserve grip strength and precision.
3. Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management
Parkinson’s often causes fatigue and slower recovery between activities. We teach energy management techniques to help you pace your day, plan tasks, and stay active without exhaustion.
4. Home and Environmental Modifications
Simple adjustments — like handle grips, adaptive utensils, or reorganizing your workspace — can dramatically reduce frustration and increase safety. We’ll help you identify the right tools and setup for your home life.
5. Cognitive and Emotional Support
Occupational therapy also supports focus, memory, and mood through cognitive training and routines that encourage structure and motivation. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
The Evidence Behind Our Approach
Research supports the value of occupational and physical therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s:
Task-specific and repetitive training improves motor performance and daily living function (Cochrane Review, 2020).
Early therapy intervention helps delay mobility decline and reduces fall risk (Parkinson’s Foundation, 2022).
Hand therapy and adaptive strategies improve independence and quality of life (American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021).
Why Choose Orca Therapy?
Orca Therapy provides personalized, one-on-one care rooted in neuroscience and functional recovery. We collaborate closely with your healthcare team to create a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle — not just your diagnosis.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or managing Parkinson’s for years, we’re here to help you move better, think clearer, and live stronger.
Take the Next Step Toward Better Movement
If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, there’s no better time to start therapy.
Our team at Orca Therapy can help you build strength, confidence, and independence through guided movement, hand therapy, and adaptive training.
