Wednesday, September 30 | 1:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CET

Join Empatica for a panel discussion about what managing Parkinson's looks like day-to-day, between appointments, at home, and in the middle of ordinary life.

Our panel brings together Dr. Janine Barnes, Neurology Specialist Pharmacist; Wendy Barnett, Parkinson’s Exercise Specialist and Founder of PD Paladins; and Sarah Dunbar-Baker, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, NHS, in conversation with Empatica's Christy Cheung.

 

What we’ll cover:

  • The everyday realities of living with Parkinson’s, including experiences that may not always be visible to others
  • Common questions and concerns at different stages
  • Medication, daily routines, and conversations to have with your care team
  • The role of exercise and community groups
  • What occupational therapy can offer, including what an assessment and care plan may involve
  • How digital tools and objective monitoring can support Parkinson’s care
  • The importance of multidisciplinary care
  • Audience Q&A with the panel

 

Who is this for
People living with Parkinson's, family members and caregivers, and advocacy communities, alongside the clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals who support them.


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Hear firsthand what managing Parkinson’s really looks like between appointments, with perspectives from healthcare professionals and someone living with the condition.

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Our special guests

 

Dr. Janine Barnes

Neurology Specialist Pharmacist,
formerly of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Janine Barnes was the first pharmacist in the UK to be accredited as a Pharmacist with a Special Interest in Neurology and was named the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Clinical Pharmacist of the Year in 2012.

She served on the NICE guideline committees for Parkinson’s disease (NG71) and cannabis-based medicinal products (NG144) and remains an Expert Adviser to NICE. In 2018, she founded the Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network and currently serves as its Deputy Chair.

Janine was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2019 for her services to pharmacy and people with Parkinson’s disease. Most recently, she was a finalist for the national Excellence in Clinical Leadership Award in May 2026.

 

Wendy Barnett

Parkinson’s Exercise Specialist and Founder of PD Paladins

Wendy Barnett was officially diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018. Following her diagnosis, she took early retirement from her senior nursing position and retrained as a specialist exercise instructor for people with Parkinson’s. She now leads PD Paladins, offering four exercise classes each week. Wendy is married with two grown children and is currently preparing to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in December.

 

Sarah Dunbar-Baker

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, NHS

Sarah is a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with more than 31 years of experience in the NHS. Throughout her career, she has supported people with neurological conditions to overcome challenges, maximize their independence, and live fulfilling lives as their needs evolve.
She is passionate about patient-centered care, developing services that respond to people’s needs, and helping colleagues reach their full potential. Her approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, listening, teamwork, and continuous learning.

 

 

Our host

 

Christy Cheung

PharmD, Partnerships and Business Development, Empatica

 

 

About Empatica

Empatica Inc. is a leader in continuous remote health monitoring, using medical wearables and connected technology to turn real-world health data into meaningful insights. Its FDA-cleared products support clinical trials, research, and everyday care across a range of neurological and health conditions, including epilepsy and Parkinson’s.