The Impact of Positive Thinking in PD
[Pomona, NY, Jun 13, 2021] Continuing to ‘accentuate the positive,’ PWP took viewers on a fascinating journey to explore the remarkable capacity of the human mind to affect and improve well-being. This latest webinar brought together a Movement Disorders Medical Director at Mount Sinai in New York, a Medical Director and Specialist in Neurology at RAK Hospital in Dubai, along with a Professor Emeritus of Communication Disorders at City University of NY, expertly moderated by one of PWP’s pioneer Neurologists, now Director of the Movement Disorder/Aging Brain Center at The Neurological Institute and Specialty Centers in Indiana.
Dr. Joohi Jimenez-Shahed opened the program with an overview of ‘The Whole Brain Connection,’ illustrating practical pointers on how to achieve the best doctor/patient relationship from both sides, including symptoms that may not present themselves as obvious, such as sleep disorder, mood or anxiety, and facial masking.
Dr. Shahed laid out the guidelines to ensure the best possible healing regimen, starting out with regular medication, exercise, and sleep. Dr. Jennifer Pallone then directed the discussion toward movement-related symptoms affecting emotions that may call for psychological or psychiatric intervention, along with ensuring the best choice of medication.
Building on a solid clinical foundation, the webinar moved on to an exploration of natural neurochemistry to control PD through self-hypnosis.
Dr. Sweta Adatia, originally from India, and educated there and in the UK, Canada, and US, touts herself as a ‘Whole Brain Master Practitioner,’ who has given TEDx Talks on the ‘Impact of Story on the Brain,’ and conducted workshops using a brain mapping technique to help students choose their best career scientifically. Dr. Adatia talked about the subconscious mind and the power of natural neurochemistry using Neural Linguistic Programming to actually better one’s well-being, as seen in a live demonstration with Dr. Phil Schneider, a leading authority on speech and communication with a unique outlook on treating parkinsons.
Music as Medicine, Part 2, rescheduled for the fall, will feature “Music That Moves You: Taking You From Where You Are To the Place You Want to Be,” including a follow-up report on those of us who have taken up singing and dancing since last February’s presentation.
Join us also for a new series, PWP/MD, showcasing new Doctors, Treatments, and Medications, in a small and informal online town hall meeting.
PWP Workout, live online classes, are a great way to maintain your exercise routine while promoting an uplifting team spirit. The Dance Movement, Boxing, Stretch, and Improv professionals will keep you moving, motivated, and amused.
PWP gratefully acknowledges the support of Abbott, Abbvie, Acorda, and Kyowa Kirin, Medtronic, and Sunovion.
Dr. Jennifer Pallone, Moderator
The Whole Brain Connection
Dr. Joohi Jimenez-Shahed
The Power of Story
Dr. Sweta Adatia
Tell Your Story; Storytelling 101
Dr. Phil Schneider
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Dr. Jimenez-Shahed is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Medical Director, Movement Disorders Neuromodulation and Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Mount Sinai West. After completing her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Jimenez-Shahed received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Neurology residency training at Duke University Medical Center. She then completed a fellowship in Movement Disorders at the Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinical (PDCMDC) at BCM. Her research interests lie in investigating the intraoperative neurophysiology of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
Dr. Jimenez-Shahed serves as Chair of the Functional Neurosurgical Working Group of the Parkinson Study Group, and is the lead investigator for RAD-PD: a national quality improvement registry for patients undergoing DBS surgery for Parkinson’s disease. She is also an investigator with the Huntington Study Group, Dystonia Coalition and TSA International Database of DBS Studies in Tourette syndrome. She currently serves on the Science Advisory Board of the Davis Phinney Foundation and the Medical Advisory Board of the Tourette Association of America and has chaired the Medical Advisory Board for the Houston Area Parkinson Society. She has served as Principal Investigator for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials and has authored several papers and book chapters.
She is the recipient of the Roy H. Cullen Quality of Life Award (Houston Area Parkinson Society), the Rising Star Clinician Award (BCM), the Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching and Evaluation (BCM) and the Healthcare Heroes Award for Outstanding Health Care Practitioner (Houston Business Journal). She was recognized as a Woman of Excellence at BCM and is a 2018 graduate of the inaugural Women Leading in Neurology program of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Jimenez-Shahed offers telemedicine appointments when appropriate. Please call her office to schedule a video visit.
Dr. Jimenez-Shahed is registered to provide telehealth services in Florida.
Dr. Sweta Adatia, Medical Director and Specialist Neurology at RAK Hospital UAE, earned her MBBS in 2003 and MD Medicine in 2006 from Saurashtra University, India. She completed her MBA (Healthcare Concentration) from the University of Cambridge, UK, studied stroke care as Vascular Fellow at the University of Calgary, Canada, and holds a Fellowship of the American College of Physicians.
She has broad experience in stroke, epilepsy, MS, movement disorders, cognitive diseases, pain disorders, neuropathies, all neurocritical emergencies like meningitis, coma, and advanced neuro metabolic diseases. She is highly passionate about vascular neurology and paralytic stroke care, and has appeared in various road shows, TV and radio talks to raise awareness about various neurological disorders. Dr. Adatia believes in transforming patient experience through effective healthcare administration. She also believes in value-based healthcare and is a great fan of innovative health-tech solutions which can transform the healthcare industry.
Dr. Jennifer Pallone D.O.
Dr. Pallone received her degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. She completed her internship at the Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and residencies at the Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Pallone is certified in Neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Dr. Pallone has special interest in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Dr. Pallone is a member of many professional societies including the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Neuropsychiatry, and the Movement Disorders Society.
Dr. Pallone serves as the Director of the Movement Disorder/Aging Brain Center at The Neurological Institute and Specialty Centers.
Phil Schneider is the founding partner of Schneider Speech Pathology. Recognized as a master clinician and teacher, he has been practicing and teaching for over 40 years. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Communication Disorders at Queens College, CUNY.
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