Bigger and Better - fighting back against Parkinson's

25/10/2025

Another amazing day at Parkinson's UK ! What an incredible conference — bringing together professionals and people living with Parkinson’s in such a positive, inspiring way. Thoughtfully organised and full of energy throughout.
I was truly honoured (and delighted!) to have been nominated for a Community Award this year — and even more thrilled to share this recognition with my wonderful colleague and friend, Bhanu Ramaswamy, who continues to inspire so many of us. 💙

24/10/2025

Amazing first day at the Parkinson's UK Par Con 2025 with the wonderful 2 Parkies in a Pod and 💙

23/10/2025

Very much looking forward to ParCon 2025 tomorrow and Saturday. If you’re there and want to come and say hello, you’ll spot me in my Bigger & Better gear! Emma 💙 Parkinson's Solihull Branch Parkinson's UK Midlands

21/10/2025

Great Parkinson’s Combat session today with Anton and Dev 💙🥊🥋

01/10/2025

Only 2 weeks to go until our open afternoon at Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing (ECKA Coventry) . The more the merrier so please join us if you can, even if just to watch us in action! Please call or mail me to book your place Emma 07715884255 emma@ebotherapy.co.uk 🥋🥊💙

29/09/2025

Thank you England Boxing. It's been an absolute pleasure to work with you and Parkinson's UK on the development of the 'Coaching People with Parkinson's' course. And it's fantastic to see so many great coaches and people with Parkinson's now benefitting from this.

And another big thank you to Combat Sports Centre, who have been so welcoming and supportive of our own Parkinson's boxing community for the last 7 years 💙

To find out more or to register your interest in taking a course, take a look here https://www.englandboxing.org/news_articles/england-boxing-unites-with-parkinsons-uk-to-roll-out-new-coaching-programme/ 🥊

27/09/2025

Another great study day with the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network Exercise Hub. Such a knowledgeable and passionate group of people all doing their best to help people to live well with Parkinson's. It's sad to see the fabulous Beccy Oliver and Julie Jones stepping down as co-chairs - they have done an absolutely amazing job over the last 10 years to make the Hub what it is today. But also very excited that our founder and lead therapist Emma Bracher will be taking over the reins along with Dr Sophia Hulbert 💙
The Exercise Hub is open to all therapists and exercise professionals working with people with Parkinson's and you can sign up here https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/professionals/exercise-hub

22/09/2025

Thank you for the share Parkinson's UK Midlands 💙

Bigger & Better are having an ‘open afternoon' for their Parkinson's Combat Class at Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing Academy, Bray's Lane Coventry, on Tuesday 14 October (1.20pm for 1.30 start) for people to come along and either watch or join in.
This fun and stress busting class uses boxing and kickboxing techniques to improve and maintain balance, mobility and strength. A lot of time is spent on joint mobility and stretching, helping to improve posture and flexibility. No previous experience is necessary and exercises can be adapted as required.
Whether you are someone with Parkinson's, a professional or Parkinson's group, come along and see what the class entails.

*Please note, this class is aimed at those with mild to moderate symptoms and all participants must be independently mobile.*

Book your spot with Emma on 07715 884255 or emma@ebotherapy.co.uk and find out more about Bigger & Better here https://www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk

19/09/2025

Parkinson’s Functional Fitness 🏋️‍♀️. We love our Wednesday mornings at Rigs Fitness where we have access to a huge range of equipment to help work on our members’ strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibly and agility. The coaches are great at adapting the routines to suit individual needs, and everyone always comes out with a smile on their face 😁
Convienently located on the border of Hall Green and Moseley, we have people coming from all over Birmingham, Solihull and even Sutton Coldfield.
We are also able to cater for those living with other neurological or medical conditions. Please get in touch to find out more - 07715884255, emma@ebotherapy.co.uk www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk Parkinson's Solihull Branch Sport Parkinson's Parkinson's UK Midlands Parkinson's UK Birmingham South Support Group

13/09/2025

From next week we are returning to 2 back to back classes at our Chase Meadow Community Centre venue in Warwick, meaning that we have some spaces available. If you are living with Parkinson’s and want to get active and stay active with a friendly and supportive group, please get in touch. Classes are Wednesdays at 12.30 or 1.30 and are subsidised by the Leamington and Warwick branch of Parkinson's UK 💙

05/09/2025

We are having an ‘open afternoon' for our Parkinson's Combat Class at Dev Barrett's Karate and Kickboxing (ECKA Coventry), on Tuesday 14th October (1.20pm for 1.30 start) for people to come along and either watch or join in.

This fun and stress busting class uses boxing and kickboxing techniques to improve and maintain balance, mobility and strength. A lot of time is spent on joint mobility and stretching, helping to improve posture and flexibility. No previous experience is necessary!

Whether you are someone with Parkinson's, a professional or Parkinson's group, come along and see what our classes entail.

Book your spot with Emma on 07715 884255 or emma@ebotherapy.co.uk and find out more about us here https://www.biggerandbetterforparkinsons.co.uk

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03/09/2025

A great (and busy!) session today at our Warwick venue Chase Meadow Community Centre. We had a visit from England Netball ahead of their planned Walking Netball sessions for people with Parkinson’s - a new initiative supported by Great fun was had by all 💙🏀