Freedom Functional Wellness

10/12/2026

Up to 70% of people with Parkinson's fall each year — and many fall more than once.

Falls aren't just bad luck — they're one of the most preventable risks in Parkinson's, and the right strategies make a real difference.

That's exactly what I'm covering in my free virtual talk with the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida on Oct 28 at 3:00 PM ET. Come learn how to stay safer on your feet: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yk1pifxFSeOeR9cMmIdntQ

10/12/2026

🚨 PARKINSON’S & FALLING BACKWARDS — KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF! 🧠💪

Falling backwards is a serious concern for people living with Parkinson’s, especially when balance reactions become slower.

Here are 3 techniques demonstrated in this video:

✅ Mini Squat + Head Protection: Bend your knees, tuck your chin, and place your hands behind your head to practice a protective position.

✅ Backward Drop & Roll: Practice controlled backward movements on a padded surface to develop awareness and protective responses.

✅ Supervised Fall Training: Practice backward falls on a safety mat ONLY with a qualified physical therapist providing appropriate supervision and assistance.

⚠️ SAFETY DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is NOT intended as medical advice or instructions to attempt falling at home. These techniques involve significant risk of injury and may not be appropriate for everyone. Do NOT attempt these exercises without an individualized assessment, proper safety equipment, and direct supervision from a qualified healthcare professional. Freedom Functional Wellness and its providers are not responsible for injuries resulting from independently attempting the activities demonstrated.

💚 The goal is always FALL PREVENTION FIRST — but learning appropriate protective strategies may be an important part of individualized therapy!

📲 Follow us for more Parkinson’s education and comment “GUIDE” for our FREE Parkinson’s Movement Guide!

10/11/2026

Here's what we're bringing to Rise & Thrive on Oct 24. 👇

We'll be there as a vendor at Food & Thought 2's Saturday morning series, and our table will have:

• Bodywork — hands-on work to help you move and feel better
• Dry needling — come ask us how it works and what it helps
• Our golf performance program — move better, swing better, stay on the course
• Our Parkinson's programs — including what's coming next

Plus the full morning: juice shot, 45-min movement class, smoothie social. $10 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rise-thrive-presented-by-food-thought-2-tickets-2002228128230

Come for the morning. Leave feeling better than when you arrived.

10/09/2026

🎉 20,000+ FOLLOWERS! 💙🥊

What an incredible blessing! 🙏

Our mission has always been about changing lives, restoring hope, and empowering those living with Parkinson’s disease!

Every video, every message, and every person we reach is another opportunity to remind this community that a Parkinson’s diagnosis does NOT mean giving up! 💪

From our little clinic in Naples, Florida, to thousands of people around the world, our mission continues to grow!

THANK YOU for being part of something bigger than ourselves. God is good! 🙌

🔥 20,000 strong and we’re JUST GETTING STARTED!

10/08/2026

🚶‍♂️🧠 PARKINSON’S & WALKER SAFETY: LET’S STOP THE SHUFFLING

Does your loved one with Parkinson’s slowly drift farther and farther away from their walker? Or find themselves hunched forward, taking smaller and smaller steps? ⚠️

This is a common challenge with Parkinson’s, but there are ways to work on it! 💪

✅ Adjust walker height – Proper positioning can help encourage a more upright posture.

✅ Improve positioning – In this video, I demonstrate using a green stretch strap positioned behind the belt loops with support at the walker grips to help reinforce better alignment.

✅ Train hip flexion & core control – Practicing standing marches and controlled movement can help improve awareness of posture, stepping, and positioning within the walker.

🎯 THE GOAL: Bigger, more intentional steps, better posture, and staying safely positioned within the walker!

⚠️ Strap-assisted exercises should be performed with supervision. Never attach yourself directly to a walker in a way that could pull it backward or increase fall risk.

💚 Parkinson’s may change the way you walk, but that doesn’t mean you stop training your ability to move!

📲 FOLLOW US for practical Parkinson’s movement tips!

👇 COMMENT “GUIDE” and we’ll send you our FREE Parkinson’s Guide!

📍 Freedom Functional Wellness | Naples, FL

10/07/2026

Save the date! I'm honored to be hosted by the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida for a free virtual talk on fall prevention and safety strategies for Parkinson's — Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 PM ET, online.

If you or someone you love is living with Parkinson's, this one's for you. Details and registration here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yk1pifxFSeOeR9cMmIdntQ

10/07/2026

🇺🇸 SERVICE. FAITH. COMMUNITY. 🇺🇸

I’m proud to call Patrick Dearborn a friend and to share a little about the man behind the name as he runs for re-election as Greater Naples Fire Commissioner — Seat 4.

Patrick is a U.S. Army veteran, a patriot, and someone who has continued that commitment to service right here in our Greater Naples community. 🚒🇺🇸

But one of the things I respect most about Patrick is his faith and his relationship with Jesus Christ. ✝️

Leadership matters. Character matters. Faith matters. And our community deserves to know the people who are willing to step forward and serve.

🇺🇸 Veteran
🚒 Greater Naples Fire Commissioner
🙏 Man of faith
🌴 Proud to serve the Greater Naples community

10/01/2026

⚠️ Do you ever feel like you’re losing your balance BACKWARDS with Parkinson’s?

This can happen for several reasons — including shuffling, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), shorter steps, and difficulty making quick postural corrections.

When your feet don’t move fast enough to “catch” your body, even a small shift backward can turn into a loss of balance or fall.

That’s why Parkinson’s exercise shouldn’t just be about getting stronger.

We also need to work on:
✅ Bigger, more intentional steps
✅ Faster reactions
✅ Weight shifting
✅ Backward stepping
✅ Challenging balance safely

The goal is to train your body to respond when your balance starts to go — instead of freezing or shuffling in place.

📲 FOLLOW US for more practical Parkinson’s movement tips.

👇 Comment “GUIDE” and we’ll send you our FREE Parkinson’s Guide

09/28/2026

Does Parkinson’s make your feet shuffle? 👣🧊

Shuffling can make it harder to get going, turn, or walk through a doorway. When it happens, pause, take a breath, and try a strong, intentional step toward a spot on the floor. Try these activities to see if it helps you with shuffling.🚶‍♂️✨

Keep practicing. Every confident step matters. 💪💙

✅ Follow us for more Parkinson’s tips, and comment “HELP” for our FREE guide! 👇📘

09/25/2026