Compassionate Instructors. Research-Driven Approach.

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Lisa Oei PT, MSPT, DPT

Founder & CEO • Physical Therapist • Parkinson’s Wellness Coach

Since launching her first Parkinson’s-specific exercise class in 2015 with just two participants, Lisa Oei has helped grow PD-Connect into a thriving nonprofit community serving more than 500 people living with Parkinson’s.

Lisa is passionate about helping people live at their highest level of function through research-backed movement, wellness coaching, education, and community support. In 2018, she partnered with MarinLink to establish PD-Connect as a nonprofit organization.

With a background in home health, outpatient physical therapy, and professional sports event management, Lisa brings a creative and entrepreneurial approach to Parkinson’s wellness. She also operates a concierge private practice providing in-home PD wellness services.

Awards & Accolades

Education

  • UC Berkeley — B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies & Business Administration

  • UCSF / SF State University — MSPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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SteF Farina

Co-Founder and Certified Master Trainer

SteF is a Certified Master Trainer that specializes in working with people with Parkinson’s Disease. She creates PD-Specific group exercise classes by integrating her knowledge of strength, conditioning, movement, and cognition. She encourages group exercise for those who are looking to get moving in a fun, supportive, motivating, and challenging environment.

SteF is also the owner of Farina Fitness, which offers outdoor bootcamp and fitness training (farinafitness.com).

Certifications

  • Master Certified Fitness Trainer – International Sports and Science Association (March 2020)

  • Elite Certified Fitness Trainer – International Sports and Science Association (March 2014)

  • Specialist in Fitness Nutrition – International Sports and Science Association (January 2016)

  • Exercise for Parkinson’s Certification – Brian Grant Foundation (October 2018)

  • PWR! Moves Certified Instructor – Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (October 2018)

  • Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals – APDA (April 2019)

  • Activator Master Trainer for Rehabilitation Professionals – Urban Poling (June 2019)

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Maureen Rohlwing, PT, DPT, NCS, CSRS

Physical Therapist

Maureen is passionate about helping people living with Parkinson’s improve strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence through movement. She brings energy, education, and encouragement to every class, creating a supportive environment built around music, laughter, and community. She is the founder of Wired Physical Therapy and Wellness PC working one on one with individuals with neurological diseases to improve function.

Family and faith are important pillars in her life. She is the mom of two young boys and lives with her family in Petaluma. She finds strength through Jesus and entrusts her life to God to lead her through the peaks and valleys. She is an outdoor enthusiast and exercise feen. In her free time she likes to be outdoors with her family hiking, biking, or playing games.

Education

St. Louis University - Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Certifications

  • Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist

  • LSVT BIG Cert Clinician

  • Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist

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