Rooted in Alabama. United for Parkinson's.
We believe that care shouldn’t stop at the hospital door.
We’re working with healthcare providers, neurologists, rehab teams, and community partners across Alabama to help bridge the gap between medical care and day-to-day life. We strive to expand access to therapies and experiences that support quality of life and independence as long as possible, especially for those whose symptoms have become part of their daily rhythm.
We know that many people with Parkinson’s may never see a movement disorders specialist or find consistent supportive therapies — especially in rural parts of our state. That’s why we are building music therapy programs in places people already live and gather, partnering with hospitals, clinics, community centers, and local care teams.
We are proud to provide in-person, PD care in:
Birmingham
Huntsville
Madison
Muscle Shoals
Music for Brain & Body Health
Living with Parkinson’s can make daily activities, like walking, reaching, & speaking, feel less like you. Music allows your brain to utilize alternate neural pathways. Rhythm and melody can help your body move more smoothly, helping movement and speech feel easier, more natural, and more confident.
With music, you may notice that:
walking feels steadier
starting a movement is easier
your voice feels stronger
your body feels more relaxed and supported
At Rooted Music Therapy, sessions are led by trained music therapists who understand Parkinson’s and adapt each class to the people in the room.
You don’t need musical experience.
You don’t need to keep up with anyone else.
You can participate in the way that feels right for you that day.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or further along, music therapy meets you where you are and grows with you.
"This is the best thing I've done since I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. "
— Parkinson’s Choir Participant
Move & Groove: Parkinson’s Movement Lab
Tuesdays in Muscle Shoals Fridays in Madison
A weekly music group led by a Neurologic Music Therapist®, designed to help people with Parkinson’s maintain independence as long as possible.
What You’ll Do:
Be led by rhythm, speed, and volume cues to reinforce movements you do every day
Improve coordination, gait, and balance with movement-to-music exercises
Use instruments to reinforce movements like bending, twisting, and reaching
Build strategies to manage freezing episodes and keep movements fluid
***Parkinson Care Clinic Patient Assessment Needed
Tune UP: The PD Voice & Cognition Lab
Wednesdays in Huntsville Fridays in Madison
A weekly music group led by a Neurologic Music Therapist®, designed to help people with Parkinson’s manage oral-motor symptoms & maintain everyday cognitive skills.
What You’ll Do:
Strengthen attention, memory, and planning in functional, real-life activities
Learn voice exercises to improve breath support & control
Sing familiar songs to practice timing and fluency of speech
Build strategies to manage the invisible cognitive load PD can bring
***Parkinson Care Clinic Patient Assessment Needed
Parkinson’s Choir
A weekly music-based group led by a Neurologic Music Therapist®, designed to help people with Parkinson’s improve and manage vocal and oral-motor symptoms.
What You’ll Do:
Engage in warm ups to strengthen voice range and articulation clarity
Sing familiar songs to practice timing and fluency of speech
Learn voice exercises and harmonica drills to improve breath support & control
Make music with others in a supportive & encouraging environment
Thursdays at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL
A free program generously supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation & UAB Arts in Medicine. Contact us at hello@rootedmusictherapy.com for session timing & coordination!
Rise & Rewire: Parkinson’s Bootcamp
A Two-Week Program for People With Parkinson’s designed to boost mobility, voice, and thinking skills in Birmingham, AL.
Brain-based exercise, music therapy, and speech therapy combined to help people with Parkinson’s get stronger, sharper, and louder — all while having fun.
A collaboration of Neuroactive Therapy & Wellness, Rooted Music Therapy, and Concierge Speech Birmingham.