Join us for a Whole Physician panel exploring how medicine, the humanities, and the creative arts come together to transform care. We’ll examine how storytelling, movement, and creative expression can reshape the experience of living with Parkinson’s disease. 
By blending neurological expertise with genuine human empathy, this conversation focuses on strengthening the bond between doctors and patients, moving beyond just treating physical symptoms to truly honor each individual’s identity and agency.  

Featured Speakers: 

Rachel Balaban

- Co-Founder & Regional Coordinator, Dance for PD® | Artist-in-Residence

Rachel is an artist, educator, and advocate dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. Through programs like Dance for PD® and DAPpers (Dance for All People), she uses movement, rhythm, and creative expression to help individuals with Parkinson’s and other movement challenges reconnect with their vitality and maintain community connection. 

Dr. Prarthana Prakash, Neurologist from Rhode Island Hospital 

- Neurologist & Movement Disorder Specialist, Rhode Island Hospital

Dr. Prarthana Prakash is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Brown University and a movement disorders specialist at Rhode Island Hospital. She is involved with the Movement Disorders Program in Rhode Island Hospital, which focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to manage movement disorders.