*NEW* October 2025 Seminar!
Fiber Deficiency in Parkinson's:
How Much Is Enough?
Mischley Seminar Series
October 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Curious about Fiber? Watch Dr. Mischley's discussion on Fiber and how it plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy microbiome. The recording is available in the Mischley Seminar Series curriculum & course on Fiber in the 2025 series below!
This series is typically taught by our fabulous dietician, Kelly Morrow. Kelly is unavailable this month and so Laurie will be including more recipes and dietary suggestions than usual in her course on the 28th.
September 2025 Seminar
Ultra-Processed Food and Parkinson's
Mischley Seminar Series
September 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
UPF, now comprising more than half of the US diet, have been associated with dementia, metabolic dysregulation, obesity, multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson's was recently added to the list. Watch Dr. Mischley's course where she defines ultra-processed food (UPF) and explains where they are lurking and how to replace them with a whole foods, plant-based diet.
August 2025 Seminar
PRO-21 Diet: Designed to Optimize Outcomes in Parkinson's
Mischley Seminar Series
August 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
For the first time, we have longitudinal data. Based on what study participants were eating the 30 days prior to enrollment, we were able to predict their rate of PD progression over the subsequent 10 years!
In this course we'll go over the 21 food patterns that predicted progression. Discussions include: how they came to be on the list, the evidence supporting their inclusion, and the relative impact of each. Watch now!
July 2025 Seminar
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) + Photobiomodulation (PBM) in PwP
Mischley Seminar Series
July 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Watch Dr. Mischley's seminar as she discusses Non- invasive therapy using low frequency electromagnetic fields to stimulate cellular activity and potentially aid in healing and recovery
June 2025 Seminar
Hydrogen Water: Whacky, Woo-Woo, or Wondrous?
Mischley Seminar Series
June 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Is hydrogen water just another wellness fad—or does it hold real scientific promise? Join Dr. Mischley for a deep dive into the research behind hydrogen-enriched water, its proposed health benefits, and what the data really says about its potential role in neurological health and disease prevention.
May 2025 Seminar
Cleaning Out the Supplement Closet
Mischley Seminar Series
May 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Most of us have a cabinet full of supplements we are not taking. Some of you are taking them all, and can't remember why you started them.
This course is designed to help you get rid of the old stuff, save money on the unnecessary stuff, and build a system that supports the essentials.
April 2025 Seminar
Defining & Describing the Parkinson PRO Diet
Mischley Seminar Series
April 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Join Dr. Mischley as she looks at the data from dozens of directions.
We'll compare the PRO Diet to the Mediterranean and MIND diets, highlighting the differences.
March 2025 Seminar
Defining, Describing and Measuring Outcomes of LKM Lifestyle Modification "Program"
Mischley Seminar Series
March 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
February 2025 Seminar
HRV in Parkinson's - Understanding, Modifying, & Manipulating
Mischley Seminar Series
February 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures how well your body balances stress and recovery through the autonomic nervous system. In Parkinson’s disease, HRV is often reduced—reflecting challenges in heart, nerve, and vagal function—but can improve with targeted lifestyle interventions. Join Dr. Mischley to explore how HRV serves as a powerful biomarker for tracking autonomic health and disease progression.
January 2025 Seminar
Mischley Seminar Series
January 28th, 2025
12:00 pm PST
Over 3500 people with different forms of Parkinsonism from around the world have contributed to the Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP) Study. In December 2024, a 10-Year Summary Report was made available to study participants and interested parties
Join Dr. Mischley as she goes through the report and interprets the figures while pointing out the most valuable parts!
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About Dr. Mischley
Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH studied naturopathic medicine (ND) at Bastyr University and epidemiology (MPH) and nutritional sciences (PhD) at the University of Washington and she maintains appointments at both Universities. Her work is focused on identifying the nutritional requirements unique to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and has published on coenzyme Q10, lithium, NAD+, and glutathione deficiency.
She is Principal Investigator of the Modifiable Variables in Parkinsonism (MVP) Study (MVP-study.com), which is attempting to describe why some people with PD progress slower than others. She developed the Patient Reported Outcomes in PD (PRO-PD) rating scale (www.PD-symptoms.com), created the Parkinson Symptom Tracking App, and has trained dogs to detect the scent of Parkinsonism (ParK-9.com).
She is working on ways to study, package and deliver evidence-based lifestyle modification as a therapeutic strategy.
Curriculum
- Gear & Gadgets - Overview (2:19)
- Recording from 28 Jan 2024
- Chat from live class
- Slides from Class
- Feet & Legs: Lacrosse Balls are Perfect
- Feet & Legs: Stones, Salt Balls, Plastics, ... it all works
- Legs: How to Use the DoubleUp Roller (6:18)
- Neck: The back of your neck needs to get stronger and taller -- WAKE IT UP (1:13)
- Pelvic Floor: Perifit - Sample Videos (4:47)
- Pressure Point Hook
Testimonials
“Thanks soooo much, Laurie! You changed my life.”
H. M.
“Thanks for the great session… I’m 9 years into diagnosis, and like all of us, am in real need of improvement in the way this disease is treated.”
D. F.
“This New Start - Recording is AWESOME”
A. L.
“Thank you, you are a life saver!”
J. M.
“Excellent discussion.”
R. I.
“SO POWerFUL: the slide on TRAFFIC w Neurons.”
A. L.
“Thanks so much Laurie, really appreciated!”
C. Y.
“Thank you for comparison on devices!”
A. L.