Dr. Valerie Johnson, PT, DPT, is the owner and founder of Balance Therapy LLC and The Parkinson’s Mind Body Institute (501c3). Since 2012, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, imbalance, and dizziness, and she is passionate about the transformative power of movement.
In addition to holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Valerie is a certified expert in PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery!) and LSVT BIG® therapy for Parkinson’s. She also served as the team neuro-therapist for the Dallas Mavericks for six years. Valerie offers a range of in-person and online movement and fitness classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s.
As the founder of The MIND Program (Movement Initiative for the Newly Diagnosed) and co-founder of Endeavor Parkinsonology and an executive board member of the Parkinson’s Discovery Institute, Valerie is a catalyst for change within the Dallas–Fort Worth Parkinson’s community. These programs reflect her commitment to providing free physical therapy, exercise classes, resources, and educational initiatives to empower individuals affected by Parkinson’s. She also authored and published an ebook detailing the benefits of exercise for PD, which is free on her website.
Valerie’s educational journey includes completing the Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Certificate at Emory University, sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association. Her expertise spans physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease, concussions, imbalance, dizziness, vision dysfunction, functional movement disorders, dystonia, and Pilates-based rehabilitation. Valerie stands at the forefront of innovative and compassionate care for individuals navigating neurologic challenges.
You don’t have to be a physical therapist to be an expert at exercise. All you need are some clear guidelines, a lot of effort, and little creativity. That’s what it takes to stay on top of your PD symptoms, slow the progression of PD, and enjoy a better life. In this guide, you will learn some tricks of the trade about how and why you should be exercising with PD.
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“Keep up the great work, Val! I went to you for about two years for chronic vestibular balance and dizziness issues, and now I am so much better and these issues do not hinder my lifestyle. I think your optimism and energy were as important as the vestibular rehab exercises. You were more than just a physical therapist, but a PT/Life Coach! Thanks again for everything!”
“I want to thank Valerie for her patience. She does her job well because she cares for her patients”
“Valerie, you are the best! You put up with my whining and encouraged me every time. I did my homework because you care so much! I’m still balancing -it’s become a natural routine for me-thanks to every there (360 Balance, Austin, TX). I’ll be back if I need fine tuning.”
“When the world around you is in a spin… It’s nice to know that someone’s got your back! Thanks for being that someone!”
“I look forward to my sessions with Valerie. The classes are fun but challenging.”
Valerie a just checking in to let you know my recovery has gone extremely well. Thank you for helping restore my balance and strength. You are a miracle worker.
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