I AM Movement — Local services in Irvine

My husband was winding up his career when the pandemic hit and we started to notice that some activities were becoming difficult for him. We thought his issues were orthopedic but his doctor recommended that he see a neurologist and in 2022 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. My husband had enjoyed running, biking and rowing but those activities were becoming too difficult for him. In 2023 his doctor suggested Rock Steady Boxing and we were introduced to I Am Movement. Coach Timi and Coach Nel and their crew of volunteers are wonderful. They have built a real community for their clients and they do a terrific job of tailoring the workouts to meet each person’s needs. My husband is stronger and more confident because of the training he gets at I Am Movement. We are truly grateful for the team’s help as he faces the challenges of this leg of his life’s journey. If you know someone with PD, please encourage them to join the fight team at I Am Movement. It...

As a senior, before I joined this facility, I was a little hesitant about I could do boxing, but after 8 months now, I think I made a good decision. For the first few months, I could barely come up with one hour long session which is composed of various and unique programs focusing on boxing. However, for the most part I like while in the class is feel a dew of perspiration on my forehead and by the time class ends, my whole body and arms burn from exertion with a feeling of endorphins. The instructor, Nel & Timi are both very kind and caring, above all, they know how to toning up the functions of every part of the body. “I AM movement “ is suitable for everyone, however, I strongly recommend for the seniors who want to return to their vibrant youth again. Here is the...

I reached out to Nel and Timi as a DPT student interested in volunteering with people living with Parkinson’s Disease, and to learn about the valuable benefits of the Rock Steady Boxing program. They not only taught me about the ins and outs of their facility, but also allowed me to make connections with the clients and build on my own clinical reasoning and intervention ideas for this population. I was able to witness how they impacted lives by improving functional ability in their member’s everyday lives. They provide a real community for their members! This is a great opportunity for medical students and other medical professionals to complete volunteer hours or fieldwork. Thank you for the wonderful...