Tag: Michael Okun MD

Dr. Michael Okun Parkinson’s Consultation

Traveling to Movement Disorder Specialist I was excited to be on a Sunday road trip on December 2, 2018, to Gainesville, Florida to meet Dr. Michael Okun, world-renowned  movement disorder specialist. In 2002, Dr. Okun and Dr. Kelly Foote formed the University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration to bring together experts …

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Preparing for First Visit with Movement Disorder Specialist

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I am responsible for preparing for first visit with my movement disorder specialist to help achieve successful results. According to the Davis Phinney Foundation, Every Victory Counts manual,  “being prepared for your medical visit is by far one of the most important and least performed self-care tasks.” The best advocate for my unique Parkinson’s care …

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Parkinson’s Treatment:10 Secrets to a Happier Life

Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life By Michael S. Okun, M.D. Published 2013 Within a couple of weeks following my 2014 PD diagnosis, Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life was the first book I read. Dr. Okun’s book was the right one for me at the right time. The aim of …

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