— Milt D., RSB Boxer

“Recently joined Rock Steady Boxing in Irvine as I suffer from a vestibular disorder caused by a toxic antibiotic called Gentamicin. Lost 20% of my balance and 20% of my hearing. Now under the care of an otologist & neurologist who is house fellowship & board certified. Also, diagnosed with Parkinsonism—you do not take any meds.

This program is highly diverse & is not what you think it is. We do not climb into a ring & box each other. You will learn hand & feet coordination in a controlled environment without boxing gloves on. You will learn balance techniques like walking left arm forward & right leg forward…

You learn not to shuffle as we do a lot of walking around the gym. Hand movement coordination by use of the speed bag which you hit with every other hand. So far the mirror at home is winning. You do not need to be an athlete, as that is not what these classes are for or about. You learn at your own pace and the instructors watch you & help you as they are beside you.

So come on down as you do not need to be sitting around eating bon bons & watching Mary Tyler Moore reruns.”

— Ariana J., RSB Boxer’s Daughter

“A huge part of my mom’s identity before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s & Lewy Body Dementia was movement & exercise. Before Rock Steady, she stopped doing all of her normal activities due to a lack of confidence in her balance & coordination.

The warmth of the owners, Timi & Nel, & their creative & fun workouts have been such a gift to my mom. These instructors really care about your loved one & have the patience & determination to ensure that each of their participants has a positive experience every time.

The exercise drills they do and the boxing combinations they teach are not only to keep their participants’ bodies more agile & confident, but they also integrate some wonderful ways to challenge participants’ minds. It’s the full package!

All I have to say is this workout is a must for your loved one & it will bring back the life and smile to their face, too. 5 stars! Two thumbs up for Rock Steady Boxing! Fantastic and fun! A workout that will change your loved one’s life!”

— Avi Z., RSB Boxer’s Spouse

“My wife was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease & soon after with Lewy Body Dementia, which has progressed rapidly.

Despite a dual condition where each day has different manifestations, she keeps on attending the classes, loves the exercises, the spirit & the coaches. She repeats many of the balance, walking & boxing exercises at home & benefits immensely from all aspects of the 90-minute classes.

She looks forward to each class & I hate to think how much worse her condition would be had we not found this amazing place & women!

As her spouse, I cannot be more pleased, impressed & thankful that we found this unique group.”

— Lori F., RSB Volunteer

“As a volunteer helping out in the Rock Steady Boxing classes, I see first-hand the huge benefits of how Timi & Nel’s classes help their Parkinson’s patients stay strong not only physically but emotionally & mentally.

While the boxers are working out hard in class, I just love seeing the smiles on their faces as they are building self-confidence from their newfound strength. Timi & Nel’s classes focus on boxing but they also take time to practice other skills needed for daily living by incorporating fun circuits.

My mother suffered from Parkinson’s & I wish so badly that I would have known about the benefits that Rock Steady Boxing could have brought to her.

This is an extremely devoted family-owned business that was started with so much love & determination to help Parkinson’s patients retain their skills in a fun & meaningful way. If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it is essential that you reach out to Timi & Nel at I AM Movement for more information on their classes.”

— Shelly J., RSB Boxer

“What a dynamic mother and daughter duo, Nel & Timi!!! They are equally creative in our classes, planning new challenges each time in our circuit training.

They are quite attuned to each of the individual student’s abilities, but they do not let us off the hook. They are totally responsive & will repeat an exercise, all with encouragement & in a caring tone. Both Timi & Nel also provide a truly fun atmosphere, selecting upbeat music as we do our exercises.

We laugh a lot. We are like a family.
I have limitless praise for these fantastic coaches. I wholeheartedly promote their sessions to my friends & friends of friends, & to my caretakers to in turn tell their patients to enroll in classes. As you can see, I am totally sold on them!”