Being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in her teens, Colon Cancer in her 20’s and Parkinson’s disease in her 30’s, Allison is no stranger to a challenge.
In 2010, she launched ‘Parkinson’s in Balance’, which offers free support groups, fitness classes and events to the community. Her Perky Parkie Blog also continues to offer a fresh, positive perspective for fellow Parkys. And on top of that, she’s a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Wellness Life coach and a personal trainer.
When people ask her, “How do you stay strong as you endure the decline of your health at such a young age?” Her response is, “Lots of Frozen Yogurt and being able to laugh at myself.”
Illustration by Svitlana Dudarenko