Mime Over Mind

Description

Mime may help retrain the brain by using fine and large motor skills, imagery and motor memory. Repetition and mindfulness are used in creating mime illusions. Using mime as a therapeutic tool can help people with Parkinson’s override many of the frustrating symptoms. Mime provides practical tools that can immediately be put into practice. This may help people with Parkinson’s improve the day to day quality of their lives, and manage challenging symptoms more effectively.

Mime techniques are fun, easy to learn, highly customizable, require no specialized equipment and can be performed anywhere and at any time. Circus Games are also used to help strengthen large motor skills, balance and flexibility, while also having fun.

Area of expertise

Our founder, Barbara Salsberg Mathews, MEd., was diagnosed with Parksinson’s Disease in 2020. She regularly participates in various PD research studies. She is on Canadian Open Parkinson’s Network’s advisory committee and one of the creators of The Dopamine Dance movement. Barbara helps produce resources for Parkinson’s Europe and The Michael J Fox Foundation. The Mime Over Mind program is an exemplar course through University of Guelph’s new Bachelor of Creative Arts Health and Wellness degree. Barbara has been training trainers through this program.

How to register

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