Parkinson School

Program Contents

The Library covers the basics.

The seminars, discussions, chats, and community meet-ups are how we maintain momentum & dive deeper.

Parkinson School Library

The Basics

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Mischley Seminar Series

Monthly updates designed to keep patients in the know. Live: 28th @ 12pm PT

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Dietary Implementation Ideas

Diet, Nutrition, and Eating with Kelly Morrow - 4th Monday of every month at 12pm PT

Kelly Morrow, MS, RDN, FAND

Speaker Series

People with Parkinsonism Tell Their Story - 14th of every month

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Partner Program

If you love someone with Parkinson's, join us on the 2nd Monday of every month at 8am PT.

Dr. Karin Duncan, ND

Men's Circle

Men in Parkinson's with Joshua Farahnik - 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12pm PT

Dr. Joshua Farahnik, ND

Women's Group

This group is dedicated to fostering connection, sharing resources, and guiding women through the unique challenges they face with Parkinson’s. It's a safe, women-only space (sorry, guys) to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from others in similar situations.

Dr. Samantha Evans, ND

Simply Social - Every Tuesday 1 pm PT

Camaraderie is Key

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Parkinson School

Membership Includes Access to All Courses and Live Discussions

124 Course Bundle

$10/month

Choose a Pricing Option

Both the Monthly and Annual membership options grant you access to the ENTIRE Parkinson's School Library AND the monthly live discussions that are hosted.

$10/month

Monthly Membership

This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

$100/year

Annual membership

Full access to everything.

This is a subscription product billed on a yearly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

Testimonials

We’re grateful to hear how these sessions are making a difference. Here are a few words from members of our Parkinson’s community who have joined us along the way.

New & Upcoming

Join us for our upcoming live seminars & most recent recorded sessions!

NEW EPA & DHA (Omega-3)

Provides a deep dive into what the data actually says. We’ll go over the difference between algae, fish, and plant-based omega 3 supplements, and which are the most cost-effective, environmentally-sound strategies for repletion.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

UPCOMING Precision vs Integrative Medicine

How do precision medicine and integrative medicine differ, and what role might each play in Parkinson’s disease? Dr. Mischley will explore personalized approaches to care alongside nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and other whole-person strategies that may support health and quality of life.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

UPCOMING Skin Microbiome

What can our skin—and the microbes that live on it—tell us about Parkinson’s disease? Dr. Mischley will explore emerging research on the skin microbiome and its potential connections to Parkinson’s, health, and disease progression.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

UPCOMING Peptides

Dr. Mischley will explore the emerging science of peptides and their potential relevance to Parkinson’s disease. This seminar will look at what we know so far, how peptides may interact with the body and brain, and what this developing area of research could mean for people living with Parkinson’s.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Vitamin C & Neurodegeneration

The course will cover signs and symptoms of vitamin C insufficiency, dietary sources, and supplements. We’ll talk about how and when to use ascorbic acid to make levodopa more available. As always, we’ll talk about lab testing for deficiency and supplementation: dose, delivery, frequency, and duration.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Lithium Levels in PD

Explore how such a wonderful little mineral got such a bad reputation! By the end of this course, you’ll be able to teach others the difference between pharmacological and physiologically doses, why the human body needs it, where you’re supposed to get it, and what happens when you don’t get enough. We’ll discuss how to measure Li levels and strategies for supplementation.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Glutathione Deficiency in PD

Dr. Mischley’s PhD Dissertation was on “Glutathione Deficiency and Parkinson’s” - join us for a review on what it is, where it comes from, why it’s low in PD, and review the best strategies for supplementation.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

DHEA Levels in PD

DHEA is a seemingly neuroprotective steroid hormone associated with youthful resilience. Concentrations decline with age, and our data suggest higher levels are associated with fewer symptoms. (We'll go over the data.) There are some contraindications to taking it, and while inexpensive and over-the-counter in the US, in some countries it's highly regulated as a potential performance-enhancing steroid.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Parkinson Panel of Labs

At diagnosis, and once a year thereafter, everyone worried about Parkinsonism should get some lab testing done. We've been following hundreds of people for several years, and we can see which biomarkers are associated with faster and slower progression. All labs discussed are available, affordable, modifiable, and associated with fewer PD symptoms over time. By testing blood, urine, hair, stool, etc. - we can identify metabolic perturbations and help you correct them.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Wearables & Bioimpedance Scales

Let's face it, technology is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with! That said, these new developments are enabling a levels of assessment and attention to detail we've never seen before. Whether you're a data science nerd or a luddite - join as us as we go through the tools available that allow you to quantify for status and track changes over time.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Special Edition Crexont Talk

Discover Dr. Mischley's in depth conversation on Crexont!

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Prodromal Parkinsonism - Stopping It Before it Starts

What if we could recognize Parkinsonism before the classic symptoms appear? In this seminar, Dr. Laurie Mischley explores the prodromal phase of Parkinsonism, including early warning signs, risk factors, and emerging approaches for identifying and potentially slowing disease progression before significant symptoms develop.

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH

Laurie K Mischley

ND PhD MPH

Dr. Mischley has spent the past two decades studying the unique nutritional requirements of people with Parkinsonism and working to find better ways to measure, monitor, predict, and prevent PD. Her academic training is in naturopathic medicine (ND), nutrition (PhD), and epidemiology (MPH). She built the Parkinson Symptom Tracking App (www.pd-symptoms.com), has trained dogs to detect the scent of parkinsonism in ear wax (ParK-9.com), is lead investigator of the MVP-Study.com, and is founder of the Parkinson Center for Pragmatic Research (CPR). She created Parkinson-School.com in 2020 as a way to empower patients, accelerate education and catalyze some long overdue conversations.

Connect With Your Parkinson School Community

Parkinson School is about more than classes—it’s also a place to connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Throughout the month, we offer live gatherings designed to bring people together, share experiences, and build community.

Simply Social: A relaxed opportunity to meet, chat, laugh, and connect with others in the Parkinson’s community.

Women’s Group: A welcoming space for women with Parkinson’s to connect, share experiences, and explore topics that matter to women.

Men’s Circle: A dedicated space for men with Parkinson’s to connect, talk openly, and learn from one another.

Partner Program: For partners and care partners only. This group provides a space to connect with others who support someone living with Parkinson’s, share experiences, and discuss the unique challenges and rewards of being a partner.

These community gatherings are live-only and are not recorded, making them a private space for honest conversation and connection.