LWA - Living With Ataxia

Call Directions Website

LWA - Living With Ataxia Exercise + nutrition rehab for ALL neurological disorders. INDEPENDENCE GUARANTEED! Free 30-min Zoom consult:
https://lwastrong.com/contact

Built by Art Thomas, the first person to go from a wheelchair to complete independence using the LWA approach. LWA is committed to transforming the lives of individuals affected by neurological disorders through innovative exercise and health programs. By intertwining physical therapy, exercise, and nutritional guidance, our approach is meticulous and tailored to support individuals at every stage of their recovery journey. Through continuous access to healthcare professionals and a robust community platform, LWA strives to foster resilience, confidence, and a better quality of life for clients navigating these complex conditions. Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals living with a neurological condition. We are dedicated to providing personalized care that empowers clients through comprehensive rehabilitation, expert support, and a nurturing community, enabling them to actively participate in their own recovery. Problem
Individuals with neurological disorders face numerous challenges, including loss of motor control, coordination difficulties, and social isolation. Traditional rehabilitation methods often lack personalization and ongoing support and most of the focus as far as Ataxia is concerned is centered around research and development of a cure, which doesn't really address the real world concerns of affected individuals in the here and now. This leads to disengagement and unmet health goals. Moreover, many individuals experience barriers to accessing specialized rehabilitation programs in large part because at present there simply aren't very many available if at all, restricting their ability to achieve meaningful recovery. Solution
LWA addresses these challenges by offering our unique combination of personalized exercise regimens and nutritional counseling ensuring clients receive holistic care, as well as tailored pre and post stem cell treatment rehabilitation programs that cater to individual needs. Additionally, our continuous support model allows clients to reach out to our team whenever they face challenges, fostering an environment of trust and empowerment. LWA empowers recovery through personalized care, community support, and a commitment to quality of life. Primary Products & Services
LWA provides a range of products and services designed to support individuals with any neurological condition. Our offerings include:
- Personalized exercise regimens tailored to each client's unique challenges.
- Nutritional counseling to enhance overall health and recovery.
- Ongoing access to expert support via telehealth and community forums.
- Rehabilitation workshops and seminars for education and skill-building.

10/19/2026

You’ve Been Brainwashed About Neurological Disorders

https://youtube.com/shorts/Rsc6BsAJDuU

Told the wheelchair is as good as it gets? Told to “manage your symptoms” and wait? That’s not living. That’s waiting.

Ataxia, MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, and brain injury can affect the brain, nervous system, mobility, and independence. You’re not weak. At LWA, we believe personalized exercise, nutrition, and consistent coaching can help you work toward your goals.

I’m Art Thomas, founder of LWA (Living With Ataxia). My mother has MS, and I grew up seeing the impact of neurological conditions. Then acquired ataxia, on top of an unknown hereditary ataxia, hit me. After 18 months of hospital visits without a diagnosis, I left in a wheelchair, unable to touch my own nose.

Georgetown University Hospital finally gave me a diagnosis, but a diagnosis isn’t a plan.

I built my approach around exercise to train my brain and body, and nutrition to support my daily efforts. Today, I walk, drive, travel, and live independently.

Now, my partner Danny Walls, with 20 years of personal training experience, and I help people with neurological conditions work toward greater mobility and independence through:

• Custom workouts built around your condition and goals
• Video demonstrations for every exercise
• Exercise reviews and personalized adjustments
• Nutrition guidance and step by step coaching

We work with people living with ataxia, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain injury, neuropathy, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions.

Wherever you are in the world, you can work with LWA over Zoom.

Stop believing you’re stuck. Start working toward greater independence.

Book your FREE 30-minute consultation with Art or Danny:
https://lwastrong.com

Explore our coaching packages:
https://lwastrong.com/packages

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable!

New week, Ataxia Alley.Before you start, ask yourself one question: why do you show up? Maybe it's your kids, your grand...
10/19/2026

New week, Ataxia Alley.

Before you start, ask yourself one question: why do you show up? Maybe it's your kids, your grandkids, your job, or just getting out of the chair on your own. Write it down. Then let it carry you through this week, one rep, one set, one round of balance work at a time. Use support if you need it.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

If you'd like to wear your why, the LWA shop is open:
https://lwastrong.myspreadshop.com

Tees, hoodies, and more.

Want to talk about your own path forward? Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

— Ataxia Alley
LWA — Helping People With ALL Disabilities!

Monday. Honest Check-In.Rate last week from 1 to 10. Your body, your energy, your mood. Don't round up for anyone.A 3 is...
10/19/2026

Monday. Honest Check-In.

Rate last week from 1 to 10. Your body, your energy, your mood. Don't round up for anyone.

A 3 isn't a failure. It's information. A 9 isn't luck either. What you did got you there, and it's worth knowing what it was.

Now the part that matters: name one change that moves this week up by one point. Not an overhaul. One change. Eggs or meat first at breakfast. Bed 30 minutes earlier. One set of sit-to-stands with both hands on the counter, or stay seated. Skip whatever doesn't feel safe.

MS, Parkinson's, TBI, stroke, neuropathy, ataxia (if you're new here, ataxia is like MS on steroids). This is LWA's view, not a prescription. Educational · Not medical advice. Medicine is not the enemy.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

What's your number, and what's your one change?

— Ataxia Alley

We're here to help. Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

My New Diet Plan: 3 Smaller Meals to Go From 22% to 15% Body Fathttps://youtu.be/fJXU3oP5RlUDanny and I are adjusting my...
10/17/2026

My New Diet Plan: 3 Smaller Meals to Go From 22% to 15% Body Fat

https://youtu.be/fJXU3oP5RlU

Danny and I are adjusting my carnivore diet plan to help me work toward my goal of going from 22% to 15% body fat.

Instead of eating one or two larger meals a day, I'm switching to three smaller meals spread throughout the day.

Why? About 7 years ago, I had 14 inches of my colon removed. I've sometimes struggled with larger meals, so we're adjusting my eating routine to better fit my needs.

I'll share my progress as I work toward my goal.

At LWA, we believe nutrition, exercise, and personalized coaching are important parts of building a foundation for people living with neurological conditions, including ataxia, MS, Parkinson's, and more. Individual needs vary, and no single diet is right for everyone.

Want a nutrition plan built around your goals and needs?

Visit https://lwastrong.com and request your health questionnaire. We'll help you explore the right LWA package for you. Every package starts with a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me or Danny.

📦 Packages: https://lwastrong.com/packages
🌐 Website: https://lwastrong.com
🛒 Shop: https://lwastrong.myspreadshop.com/
📧 [email protected]

🥩 WHAT I USE — LWA PARTNERS

🧂 SALTR — Code: LWA10
https://livesaltr.com/LWA10

💧 SALTT Electrolytes — 5% off with this link
https://get.aspr.app/SHv6y

🍫 Equip Foods — Code: LWA
https://www.equipfoods.com/LWA

🥓 The Carnivore Bar — Code: LWASTRONG
https://endlss.io/sl/the-carnivore-bar/LWAstrong

🍖 Grazly — 10% off with Code: LWA
https://grazly.co/LWA

Some links are affiliate links, meaning LWA may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable!

LWA — Helping People With ALL Disabilities!
INDEPENDENCE GUARANTEED!

Saturday. Ask Ataxia Alley.Today's ask: name one task you stopped doing because of your balance or your body.Carrying la...
10/17/2026

Saturday. Ask Ataxia Alley.

Today's ask: name one task you stopped doing because of your balance or your body.

Carrying laundry down the stairs. Standing in the shower. Taking the dog out. Getting down on the floor with the grandkids. Most of us never decided to quit. It slipped away one "not today" at a time.

In our view, every task you hand off is practice you stop getting, and your nervous system learns from practice. Keep practicing and it keeps learning.

So say it in the comments. Naming it is step one. Then pick one small piece to practice this week. Seated versions count. A hand on the counter counts. If it doesn't feel safe, skip it.

MS, Parkinson's, TBI, stroke, neuropathy, ataxia (if you're new here, ataxia is like MS on steroids). This is LWA's view, not a prescription. Educational · Not medical advice. Medicine is not the enemy.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

What did you stop doing that you want back?

— Ataxia Alley

We're here to help. Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

Friday check, Ataxia Alley.You made it through another week. Maybe it was a strong one, maybe it was rough. Either way, ...
10/16/2026

Friday check, Ataxia Alley.

You made it through another week. Maybe it was a strong one, maybe it was rough. Either way, you showed up, and that counts. Finish strong today: one more set, one more round of balance work, one more stand from the chair. Use support if you need it.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

If you'd like to wear it into the weekend, the LWA shop is open:
https://lwastrong.myspreadshop.com

Tees, hoodies, and more.

Want to talk about your own path forward? Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

— Ataxia Alley
LWA — Helping People With ALL Disabilities!

Before any Spike Detox step, the first question isn't which supplement. It's this: is it safe for MY body?Dr. Peter McCu...
10/15/2026

Before any Spike Detox step, the first question isn't which supplement. It's this: is it safe for MY body?

Dr. Peter McCullough, MD, MPH (Approved Source) and The Wellness Company discuss residual spike load and protocols aimed at helping the body clear it. Art/LWA opinion: with a neurological condition, safety comes first, and your doctors stay in the loop.

If you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine, or you have a bleeding disorder, check with your doctor before starting.

Medicine is not the enemy. Never stop or change medication on your own.

A Spike Detox consult is an education + advice path beside neurology care, with no promises. To ask about one for YOUR body:
https://lwastrong.com/packages/spike-detox

Have you asked your doctor the safety question yet?

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
— Ataxia Alley

Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

Thursday. Fuel day. Today is about the tired days.When fatigue hits, whatever is quickest in the kitchen wins. For a lot...
10/15/2026

Thursday. Fuel day. Today is about the tired days.

When fatigue hits, whatever is quickest in the kitchen wins. For a lot of us that's food out of a box or a bag.

So cook on a good day. Try this: boil a dozen eggs or brown a couple pounds of ground beef, portion it into containers, and put it at the front of the fridge at eye level. Next time you're wiped out, real food is already done.

Do the prep sitting down if standing is tough. A slow cooker or an air fryer works if the stove doesn't feel safe.

MS, Parkinson's, TBI, stroke, neuropathy, ataxia (if you're new here, ataxia is like MS on steroids). Your nervous system doesn't take a day off, so your fuel shouldn't either.

If you have kidney issues or follow a special diet from your doctor, ask before changing how you eat. This is LWA's view, not a prescription. Educational · Not medical advice. Medicine is not the enemy.

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

What protein could you prep on your next good day?

— Ataxia Alley

We're here to help. Free 30-min Zoom: lwastrong.com · 301-653-0941

Address

Maryland, NY
29579

Telephone

+13016530941

Website

, , ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when LWA - Living With Ataxia posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share