The Kirk Gibson Center is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all Members and guests. Our staff is thoroughly trained to understand the physical and cognitive abilities for each Member resulting in a personalized assessment and exercise plan.
Click on the following link to complete the Member registration form:
Each Member will receive a Physician’s Approval Form via email. The Member’s physician completes the form and submits the form to the Kirk Gibson Center via one of the following ways:
Email: memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org
Fax: 313-823-2320
Mail: Kirk Gibson Center, 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 185, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Once the completed Physician Approval Form is received by the Center, an email response will be sent to the Member to sign up for Member Orientation.
Following Orientation, an email will be sent to the Member to sign up for an Assessment to identify abilities and limitations.
Upon completion of the Assessment, class registration begins.
Care Partners are encouraged to use the indoor walking track, enjoy the social area and attend all Orientations, Assessments, and educational programming. At this time, exercise classes are not available to Care Partners.
Call us: 313-823-2319 or email us: memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org
Attending the orientation program is a mandatory requirement for all registered Members. The one- hour group session provides an overview of the facility as well as programs and activities offered. It’s an ideal opportunity to ask questions about the Membership process.
Yes. Attending an Orientation is a requirement for all Members of the Kirk Gibson Center.
Here at the Kirk Gibson Center! Our address is 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 185, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334. A volunteer at the front desk will greet you and assist you to the Community Room where the Orientation will take place.
You will not be exercising so you can wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing. We will have pen and paper available. You can also use your personal electronic devices (i.e. cell phones/iPads) and/or laptop to take notes and learn how to use the Mind Body website/application to register for your Assessment (which is the next step in the process of becoming a Member.)
Absolutely! Care Partners are encouraged to attend Orientation.
Once you return your completed Physician Release Form to us via email (memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org) or fax: 313-823-2320, we will email you with steps to register for your Orientation through the Mind Body website/application which is the gym management software we utilize here at the Kirk Gibson Center.
Call us 313-823-2319 or email us: memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org
Once the Orientation is completed, Members will receive a follow-up email with instructions on how to register for an Assessment. The Assessment process has been designed and developed specifically for evaluating people with Parkinson’s. A Kirk Gibson Center Coach will conduct a series of physical assessments and a brief cognitive assessment. These assessments provide a general sense of each Member’s mobility, balance, walking, and cognition. We can then match each ability assessment with a color-coded level. Every 6 months a check-in assessment will be conducted to confirm class level and monitor progress. Members should feel both challenged and safe during every class.
The assessment is scheduled for 90 minutes. We ask that Members arrive 15-30 minutes prior if you need assistance completing paperwork (which will be emailed to you at the time you book your Assessment).
You will rotate through the assessment stations with other Members one at a time. A Kirk Gibson Center Coach will work with you one-on-one, guiding you through each station. Afterwards, you will discuss with the Coach how the Assessment went for you, your personal goals, and any other factors that might impact your ability to exercise. You will then agree to a color level that will guide your exercise class selection. Center staff will be available onsite to assist you with signing up for your first class at the Kirk Gibson Center.
Yes. A Kirk Gibson Center Coach will discuss your Assessment results at the end of the session to help determine the appropriate color level and provide recommendations on which classes to take first. You will also be provided with a copy of your Assessment results that you are welcome to share with your care team including neurologists, primary care physicians, and/or therapists.
We encourage you to sign up for the “Kirk Gibson Center” Roadmap to Wellness. This educational session provides you with a roadmap for success to get the most out of your Membership at the Kirk Gibson Center. We will discuss class offerings and help you find the classes that are the best fit for you based on your personal preferences, the Parkinson Foundation Exercise Guidelines, https://www.parkinson.org/library/fact-sheets/exercise-recommendations and individual goals. We will also discuss Assessment results and how they can help guide your wellness plan.
Wear athletic clothes and athletic shoes that allow easy, unrestrictive movement.
Once you complete your Orientation, we will email you the link to book your Assessment through the Mind Body website/application. We will also have staff Members and volunteers on-site after your Orientation to help you book your Assessment. Once you book your Assessment, you will be emailed a link to complete your intake paperwork.
Absolutely! Care Partners are encouraged to attend Assessments.
We will have staff and volunteers on site after your Assessment to help you register for your first class on the Mind Body website/application. You will also receive an email with instructions on how to register for classes.
Call us: 313-823-2319 o Or email us: memberadmin@kirkgibsoncenter.org
Yes. A completed Assessment is required prior to beginning classes to ensure your success at the Kirk Gibson Center.
Kirk Gibson Center, 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 185, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334.
