UCSF Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Services include: General physical therapy, Neurorehabilitation, and others.
Address: 1500 Owens Street Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94158
Tel: 415-353-7598
Fax: 415-353-9554
UCSF Physical Therapy Health and Wellness Center
Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center, Mission Bay Campus
Services include: Tailored programs (BalanceFit, NeuroFit, BrainFit, Brain and Physical Fitness) for patients with Parkinson's disease, gait training on a body weight supported treadmill system, opportunities to participate in exercise research for Parkinson's disease, and others. Dr. Nancy Byl, licensed physical therapist and widely-recognized researcher, brings a research component to this practice, including a focus on neuroplasticity. Services at the Wellness Center may not be covered by insurance.
Address: 1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 514-4816
Fax: (415) 514-4817
Email: wellness@ptrehab.ucsf.edu
UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center
Services include: Programs designed for people with Parkinson's disease (e.g. Lee Silverman voice treatment)
Voice Pathologist:
Sarah L. Schneider, MS, CCC-SLP
Click on link: For more information on scheduling an appointment
Address: 2330 Post Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 885-7700
Fax: (415) 885-7800
Remember to ask for the instructor above when calling to schedule an appointment.
UCSF Nutrition Counseling Clinic
Registered dietitians at the Parnassus and Mount Zion campuses provide nutrition counseling for patients with Parkinson's disease that focuses on best practices for this disease.
Dieticians:
Mary Ellen Di Paola, RD, CDE, IBCLC (Mount Zion Campus)
Melody Champagne, RN (Mount Zion Campus)
David Besio, MS (Mount Zion Campus)
To schedule an appointment:
Please call (415) 353-2291, and request the dieticians above.
UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Individual services that may be helpful for living with Parkinson's disease include:
Integrative medicine consultation, Acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine, Integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy, Guided imagery, Therapeutic massage, and Ayurveda consultation.
Group Programs that support movement and healthy living include:
Tai Chi, Yoga, and Ayurveda.
For more information, please visit their website (link above) or contact their clinic.
Address: 1701 Divisadero Street, Suite 150
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 353-7700
Email: ocim@ocim.ucsf.edu