Proactive Therapy and Wellness

Proactive Therapy and Wellness Michele Walker helps seniors and people with Parkinson's Disease to move better and live their best life! We can do something about it.

Proactive Therapy and Wellness specializes in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders,. Our mission is to assist adults to achieve or maintain an active lifestyle in order to enjoy life without worrying about being dependent on others or assistive devices. Falls, instability, and weakness do not have to be a problem as we age. Let Proactive Therapy and Wellness help y

ou to be proactive in your health and wellbeing through individualized treatment sessions or group classes in our warm and inviting studio in Summerfield, NC.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Burning, tingling, and numbness in the hands or feet, or radiating pain down the leg are common signs of nerve-related...
09/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Burning, tingling, and numbness in the hands or feet, or radiating pain down the leg are common signs of nerve-related concerns. Many individuals are exploring better ways to support nerve health and daily comfort.

This FREE Neuropathy Workshop offers:

โœ” Evidence-based insights
โœ” Practical techniques shared by movement specialists
โœ” A welcoming space to connect with others on a similar path

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 19th, 10am or 2pm
๐Ÿ“ Proactive Therapy and Wellness
6579 Lake Brandt Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358

Spots are limited, register to learn more about strategies that may support nerve wellness.

๐Ÿ”— https://movewithptaw.com/workshop/neuropathy

A spinal twist like this may look impressive, but it isnโ€™t safe or appropriate for everyoneโ€”especially for people with o...
08/31/2026

A spinal twist like this may look impressive, but it isnโ€™t safe or appropriate for everyoneโ€”especially for people with osteoporosis, spinal problems, joint replacements, balance concerns, or limited mobility.

That doesnโ€™t mean you have to avoid movement. It means movement should be adapted to your body.

In Mindful Movement class, we combine gentle stretching, controlled strengthening, balance activities, breathing, and body awareness to help you move more comfortably and confidently. Exercises can be modified and performed seated or standing, so you can participate at a level that feels safe and appropriate for you.

The goal isnโ€™t to twist farther, stretch deeper, or keep up with anyone else. Itโ€™s to improve the way your body moves while honoring its individual needs and limitations.

Come discover how good safe, thoughtful movement can feel!

๐Ÿ“ ProActive Therapy and Wellness
๐Ÿ‘‰ Contact me to learn more about Mindful Movement class.

*This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

08/31/2026

"It works. I've seen a big difference."

Those are the words every therapist loves to hear.

When discomfort, numbness, tingling, or nerve-related symptoms begin affecting daily life, even small improvements can make a meaningful impact. Seeing clients regain confidence and return to activities they enjoy is why we do what we do.

While every person's experience is different, it's encouraging to hear real stories from people who are noticing positive changes.

Have questions about Stimpod neuromodulation? We'd be happy to talk with you and see if it's something worth exploring for your situation.

๐Ÿ“ž Reach out to schedule a consultation, or DM me with the comment "NERVES" to learn more!

Want to exercise at homeโ€”but arenโ€™t always sure what to do?The ProActive Therapy and Wellness Online Video Library gives...
08/30/2026

Want to exercise at homeโ€”but arenโ€™t always sure what to do?

The ProActive Therapy and Wellness Online Video Library gives you practical, easy-to-follow guidance whenever it fits your schedule.

Inside the library, youโ€™ll find videos focused on:

โœ… Strength
โœ… Balance
โœ… Flexibility
โœ… Posture and mobility
โœ… Safer everyday movement
โœ… Full recorded exercise classes

You can choose a short exercise when you have only a few minutes or follow a longer class for a more complete workout. New videos are added regularly, so there is always something different to try.

Itโ€™s a convenient way to stay active at home, revisit exercises youโ€™ve learned with me, or add more variety to your weekly routine.

Ready to get moving?

Click the link to explore the Online Video Library: ptaw.net/video-library

*Exercises are provided for general educational purposes and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Choose activities appropriate for your abilities and consult a qualified healthcare professional when needed.*

08/30/2026

This resistance band is a favorite in my exercises classes. The clip makes it easy to use and the fabric doesn't roll up like many of the rubber bands do.

Check out this Tribe Lifting band on my Amazon Page at http://amazon.com/shop/proactivewe0e.

* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases *

Knowing When to Quit: The Difference Between Giving Up and Making a Wise Decision
08/29/2026

Knowing When to Quit: The Difference Between Giving Up and Making a Wise Decision

Learn how to tell the difference between normal discomfort and unsafe riskโ€”and when stopping, pausing or changing your approach is the wisest choice.

๐——๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ: ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ...
08/28/2026

๐——๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ: ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒโ€”a๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐——๐—ผ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—œ๐˜

โœจ Burning, tingling, and numbness in the feet or hands are common symptoms that can impact nerve health. Many adults are looking for practical ways to better understand these sensations and support long-term wellness.

Attend our FREE Neuropathy Workshop to explore potential causes of these issues and discover strategies others have used to promote nerve function and manage discomfort.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 19th at 10am or 2pm
๐Ÿ“ Proactive Therapy and Wellness
6579 Lake Brandt Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358

Seats are limitedโ€”reserve a spot today to learn more.

๐Ÿ”— ๐—ต๐˜๐˜๐—ฝ๐˜€://๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜„.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ/๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ/๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐˜†

Exercise may do more than help prevent fallsโ€”it may also reduce the chance of being seriously injured if a fall occurs.A...
08/28/2026

Exercise may do more than help prevent fallsโ€”it may also reduce the chance of being seriously injured if a fall occurs.

A newly published review looked at 29 randomized studies involving more than 6,300 adults age 60 and older. Structured exercise was associated with:

โœ… 13% fewer fall-related injuries
โœ… 29% fewer injuries requiring medical attention
โœ… 33% fewer severe injuries
โœ… 44% fewer fall-related fractures

The most effective exercise program isnโ€™t based on just one activity. A well-rounded approach should include:

โ€ข Balance challenges
โ€ข Leg strengthening
โ€ข Walking and stepping practice
โ€ข Coordination activities
โ€ข Functional movements used in everyday life

Standing on one leg can be useful, but itโ€™s only one small piece of the balance puzzle. To move safely through everyday life, we need to practice movingโ€”not just standing still.

The exact results varied among the studies, so exercise cannot guarantee that someone wonโ€™t fall or be injured. But the research continues to support something I emphasize regularly: maintaining strength, balance and mobility is one of the best investments we can make in staying active and independent.

What are you doing to challenge your balance this week?

08/27/2026

Passive stretching is only part of restoring knee motion.

Once youโ€™ve encouraged the knee to straighten, activate the quadriceps in that new position. Your muscles need to learn how to control the motion youโ€™re trying to regain.

Think:

Mobility first.
Muscle activation second.
Function next.

Save this combination instead of doing your stretches in isolation.

08/24/2026

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6579 Lake Brandt Road
Summerfield, NC
27358

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13364039582

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