Visit her website, bridgesforparkinsons.com
Colleen Bridges, M.Ed, NSCA-CPT, Parkinson’s Disease Fitness Specialist, 2020 MedFit Education Foundation Professional of the Year, Belmont Occupational Therapy Advisory Board Member and the owner/head coach of Bridges for Parkinson’s, has worked nearly 20 years as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and fitness consultant specializing in individuals with neurological impairments, specifically Parkinson’s Disease.
In 2016, Colleen introduced the Nashville Parkinson’s community to Rock Steady Boxing when she opened her Rock Steady Boxing-Music City affiliate, followed by the second affiliate in Franklin, TN in 2017.
Colleen’s commitment to the Parkinson’s community has led to her involvement in numerous research studies and exercise program development with programs such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, FitFixNow.com, Let’s FACE It Together and MedFit Education Foundation.
Colleen launched her educational platform in 2020 featuring four courses starting with, Parkinson’s Disease Fitness Specialist certificate course through MedFit Education Foundation.
Colleen lives in Franklin, TN with her husband Shane and their two sons, Jackson and Jacob.
Awards & Speaking Experience
- 2020 MedFit Professional of the Year
- April 2022 Nashville Community Leader
- July 2022 Parkinson’s Foundation Fitness Professional of the Month
- Co-Created the “Call On The Fighter” music platform with Rich Gootee (2x Grammy winner) to help raise awareness concerning PD and raise money to help Parkinson’s organization, fitness groups, support groups
- Presented for BurnAlong, Peterson Parkinsons’ Foundation Expo, Vanderbilt University Parkinson’s Symposium, MedFit, and Belmont University School of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
- Industry Expert for MedFit Network