Living an active lifestyle and exercising regularly is good for our health. People with Parkinson’s are no exception, and may even gain more from exercise than someone without Parkinson’s disease. Exercise has been show to improve many PD symptoms, including balance, mobility, depression, constipation, and thinking skills, and it may event slow the progression of the disease. Establishing exercise habits s an important component of overall Parkinson’s management.
Below you will find a listing of Parkinson’s disease exercise programs across South Carolina. All classes, including locations and times, are subject to change. Please contact instructors and facilities for costs and fees to participate.
Always consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen.
PAC Sponsored Exercise & Movement Therapy Classes in South Carolina
These classes are offered for FREE thanks to the generous support of PAC’s supporters.
Fort Mill, SC
Therapeutic Yoga for Parkinson’s with Aminta
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Contact Information:
Aminta St. Onge
(980) 721-0250
aminta@yogavibez.com
Location: Unity Presbyterian Church
Rock Hill, SC
Therapeutic Yoga for Parkinson’s with Aminta
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Contact Information:
Aminta St. Onge
(980) 721-0250
aminta@yogavibez.com
Location: India Hook United Methodist Church
More Exercise & Movement Therapy Classes Around South Carolina
Below are additional movement therapy and exercise classes around the state. Classes are listed alphabetically by city/town. Scheduled days and times are subject to change. Please contact teachers directly for information about cost and location.
Do you teach an exercise class that you don’t see listed below? Please contact us at pac@parkinsonassociation.org to get your class added.
Blufton, SC
Rock Steady Boxing
All Levels
Day/Time: Friday at 10:00 AM
Level 1 & 2
Day/Time: Monday-Thursday at 10:00 AM
Level 3
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday at 11:30 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843) 422-6641
Location: Riptide Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Charleston, SC
Boxing for Parkinson’s
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843) 402-1990
Location: Waring Senior Center
Columbia, SC
Fitness for Neurodiversity
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(803) 799-9187
Location: Downtown Columbia YMCA
Conway, SC
Private Cognitive and Boxing Classes
Contact Instructor for More Information
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
Megan Boronski
strengthenedforce@gmail.com
Edgefield, SC
Non Contact Boxing
Contact Instructor for More Information
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
Paul Gustafson
(706) 414-0495
Fort Mill, SC
Rock Steady Boxing
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Day/Time: Tuesday/Thursday at 1:30 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(803) 547-8439
Location: Fort Mill YMCA
Greenville, SC
PWR!Moves & Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Day: Tuesday
Time: 2:30 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 679-9622
Location: Caine Halter Family YMCA
Murrell’s Inlet, SC
Rock Steady Boxing
Day: Wednesday/Friday
Time: 10:15 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843-651-1111
Location: American Fitness 24/7
Myrtle Beach, SC
Rock Steady Boxing
Boxing & Mobility
Day: Monday
Time: 10:30 AM
Boxing
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 10:30 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
Nikki Shaffer
(843) 237-2295
grandstrand@rbsaffiliate.com
Location: Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation (2nd Floor)
Pawley’s Island, SC
Power Through Parkinson’s
Day/Time: Monday/Thursday at 10:45 AM
Day/Time: Wednesday/Friday at 1:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843) 237-2205, option 3
Location: Tidelands Health Pawley’s Family YMCA
Pawley’s Island, SC
Pedal for Parkinson’s
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843) 237-2205, option 3
Location: Tidelands Health Pawley’s Family YMCA
Simpsonville, SC
Yoga, Stretch & Balance
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 963-3605
Location: Prisma Health Family YMCA
Simpsonville, SC
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 963-3605
Location: Prisma Health Family YMCA
Spartanburg, SC
Dance for Parkinson’s
Day: Tuesday/Friday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 583-0339
Location: Ballet Spartanburg
Summerville, SC
PWR!Moves
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(843) 719-9622
Location: Cane Bay Family YMCA
Taylors, SC
PWR!Moves & Pedaling for PD
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 292-2790
Location: Eastside Family YMCA
Travelers Rest, SC
Parkinson Wellness Recovery
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: Contact Instructor
Contact Information:
(864) 834-2400
Location: George I Theison Family YMCA
Thank you to our community partners for their generosity and vision to invest in Parkinson’s programming throughout the Carolinas.
Page updated November 26, 2025