U-Turn Parkinson's

What U-Turn Parkinson's does

U-Turn Parkinson's is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that delivers free, Parkinson's-specific exercise, wellness, and community-support programs to people living with the disease and their care partners, primarily across Manitoba. The core service is delivered through three channels: in-person classes at community centers (Southdale Community Centre as the main Winnipeg location, plus Wednesday-afternoon classes at Focus Fitness and at RISE Gym in Winkler), live online classes for remote participants, and a pre-recorded on-demand video library covering Tai Chi, warm-ups, seated and standing stretches and workouts, vocal exercises, and fall-recovery instruction, hosted on YouTube and the organization website. Complementary programming includes EmpowerED: Conversations for Living Well, a monthly educational series on physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness, alongside a community blog and monthly email newsletter.

The organization is donation-funded rather than fee-based: all classes are free, with optional suggested donation guidelines ($15/class drop-in; $50/month for 1–5 visits; $100/month for 5+ visits; $150/month for 10+ visits). Revenue is sourced from individual one-time and recurring donations (Circle of Champions monthly giving program), corporate sponsorships, and annual fundraising events (Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's on August 29, Walk to U-Turn Parkinson's, and the 10th Anniversary Gala scheduled for November 5, 2026 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights). Programs are designed in consultation with a Medical Advisory Committee, and the organization collaborates with the University of Manitoba Master of Physical Therapy program and clinical researchers on walking-improvement trials.

The team is small (1–10 employees) and led by Founder and Executive Director Tim Hague Sr., a person living with Parkinson's, alongside a second Executive Director (Dauda Sulaiman Dauda, MD/MChir), a General Manager (Taylor Devlin), and a Communications Coordinator (Katherine Morera). GTM is community-led: awareness is driven by a strategic partnership with NHL player Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets, supplemented by Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the community blog, email newsletter, and grassroots word-of-mouth via the U-Crew volunteer program. There is no mobile app, no AI/ML technology layer, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed parent organization — the entity operates as an independent registered non-profit.

Name

U-Turn Parkinson's

Legal name

U-Turn Parkinson's

Website

https://uturnparkinsons.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

U-Turn Parkinson's is a Winnipeg-based non-profit founded in 2016 that provides free, evidence-based exercise and wellness programs for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners across Manitoba via in-person, live online, and on-demand video classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parkinson's Wellness Programs

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Adult Day Programs (Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS, etc.) (HSABANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Day Rehabilitation & Therapy Programs (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAIAD), Online/Remote Personal Training & Programming (HSADAAAM)

Keywords

• Parkinson's wellness programs
• Exercise therapy services
• Chronic disease community support
• Evidence-based wellness programs
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals to support free wellness programs for people with Parkinson's.
2. Circle of Champions Monthly Giving: Monthly donor program where dedicated supporters provide recurring financial contributions to sustain programs.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's and The Walk to U-Turn Parkinson's.
4. Corporate Sponsorship: Support from corporations to fund classes and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

U-Turn Parkinson's delivers free, Parkinson's-specific exercise and wellness programs to people living with Parkinson's disease in Manitoba. Offerings are delivered through three modalities—in-person classes at community centers, live online classes via video conferencing, and an on-demand pre-recorded video database—supplemented by an EmpowerED monthly educational series and care partner resources.

Product overview

U-Turn Parkinson's is a wellness organization offering a multi-modal approach to supporting people living with Parkinson's disease. The core offering consists of three class delivery formats: In-Person Classes held at community centers in Manitoba (Southdale Community Centre, Focus Fitness, and RISE Gym), Live Online Classes for remote participation, and Pre-Recorded Video Classes available on-demand. The organization complements its exercise programs with EmpowerED: Conversations for Living Well, a monthly educational series, and maintains community engagement through its Community Blog and monthly Newsletter. All services are provided free of charge to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Team 81 / Kyle Connor (Winnipeg Jets)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 August 2025Partnership between U-Turn Parkinson's and Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets for the annual Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's cycling event. Raises funds and awareness for free wellness programs supporting people living with Parkinson's in Manitoba. Taking place on August 29 annually.
• University of ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Manitoba Master of Physical Therapy Program for research lab studies. Also partners with University of Manitoba researchers on walking improvement clinical trials.
• CancerCare Manitoba / Manitoba Tomorrow ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU-Turn Parkinson's shares information about the Manitoba Tomorrow Project, a long-term health research project hosted by CancerCare Manitoba.
• Active Aging in ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer pole walking demonstration classes. Exploring regular pole walking classes for the Parkinson's community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• LSVT Global: Commercial provider of evidence-based LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD training programs and certifications for clinicians treating Parkinson's. Adjacent to U-Turn Parkinson's exercise program design through shared evidence-based protocols and clinician training.

Direct peers

• Brian Grant Foundation: US non-profit providing exercise, nutrition, and wellness programs for people with Parkinson's founded by former NBA player Brian Grant. Same disease-specific, lifestyle-and-exercise orientation as U-Turn Parkinson's, with similar community-led and educational content model.
• Davis Phinney Foundation: US Parkinson's non-profit focused on helping people with Parkinson's live well today through education, exercise resources, and community programs. Direct conceptual peer in evidence-based wellness content and exercise-based intervention, with a much larger digital library.
• Shake It Off Foundation: Wisconsin-based non-profit providing non-contact boxing and other exercise programs designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson's. Direct comparability in group-format, donation-supported, Parkinson's-specific exercise programming.
• Rock Steady Boxing: US-based non-profit operating a global affiliate network of non-contact boxing-based exercise classes specifically for people with Parkinson's. Closely mirrors U-Turn Parkinson's model of disease-specific, evidence-based group exercise delivered through community locations and supported by donations and volunteers.
• Pedaling for Parkinson's: Charity founded by a person with Parkinson's that uses indoor cycling to fund research and deliver group cycling classes. Directly comparable activity (disease-specific group exercise, donation-funded, peer-led) and a natural partner or competitor for fundraising event formats.
• InMotion Wellness Center: Community wellness center offering free movement, voice, and exercise programs specifically for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders. Closely mirrors U-Turn Parkinson's free, in-person, disease-specific exercise model and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Parkinson's Foundation: Major US Parkinson non-profit delivering education, research funding, and community programs including Moving Day walks. Comparable in mission and audience but operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition than U-Turn Parkinson's Manitoba operations.
• Parkinson Canada: National Canadian Parkinson charity providing research funding, advocacy, and support programs across the country, including in Manitoba. Overlaps with U-Turn Parkinson's in mission and donor pool but operates at a national scale with broader program categories (research, policy, support groups) rather than disease-specific exercise.
• American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA): Large US national non-profit providing information, education, and support to people with Parkinson's and funding research. Overlaps with U-Turn Parkinson's in support and education but covers a much broader portfolio (research grants, national helpline, information) rather than focused exercise delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uturnpd
• Facebookfacebook.com/uturnparkinsons
• Instagraminstagram.com/uturnpd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uturnparkinsons

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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