About, Parkinson's Performance Centre

Redefining what's possible with Parkinson's

The Parkinson's Performance Centre (PPC) was built on a bold idea: people with Parkinson's can adopt an athlete's mindset. This isn't about chasing medals, it's about striving for daily improvement across five key areas of health.

Traditional care often defaults to managing decline. The PPC challenges that narrative entirely. We move people from vague advice to a structured, personalised plan that tells you exactly what to do, why, and how, transforming reactive patching into proactive mastery.

"The Parkinson's Power Protocol (PPP) isn't a cure, but it's a revolution in Parkinson's care, from reactive patching to proactive mastery." — Gaia Forlani, Founder
Gaia Forlani
"I've been given the incredible gift of movement, and now, my mission is to give it to those who are losing it." Gaia Forlani
Gaia Forlani

Gaia Forlani

Founder & Director

My name is Gaia Forlani, a neuroscientist specialized in sensorimotor, clinical, and movement neuroscience, a former professional ballerina, NSCA Certified Trainer and the creator of the Parkinson Power Protocol.

People call me the 'Parkinson Coach.' And here is why: movement has been the foundation of my life since I was four years old. I trained as a professional ballet dancer with the world's best, from La Scala in Milan to the Royal Ballet in London. Dance wasn't just my passion, it was my identity. But when I suffered a career-threatening injury, I faced the reality of losing the very thing that defined me: movement.

Rehabilitation was intense, but it taught me something profound. I not only regained control over my body, but I came back stronger, with a deep understanding of how to push through physical limits. That experience sparked a desire to understand movement on a deeper level, beyond the art of dance. That's why I chose to pursue a master's in neuroscience, focusing on movement and sensorimotor functions.

During my studies, I discovered the science behind movement, how the brain and body communicate, and how that communication can break down, especially in diseases like Parkinson's. I also discovered something even more personal: the devastating reality of people losing their ability to move. For me, it wasn't just a scientific problem; it was a human one. Movement had always been my gift, and seeing others lose it was deeply painful. I knew I had to help.

I witnessed first-hand what it means to live with Parkinson's. I also saw the limitations of current therapies. While movement is widely acknowledged as medicine, I realized something crucial: just like medicine needs to be administered in the right doses, with the correct intensity and frequency, so does movement. Simply moving is not enough. For it to be truly therapeutic, it must be structured, progressive, personalized, and monitored. That's the real medicine.

My mastery over movement and having the neuroscientific background to apply it to people with Parkinson's has made me the Parkinson's Coach. It has allowed me to approach Parkinson's care in a way few others can.

This is why I founded the Parkinson's Performance Centre and created the Parkinson Power Protocol. Movement isn't just medicine, it's a powerful tool for fighting back against Parkinson's, but only when it's structured, progressive, personalized and monitored.

Neuroscientist NSCA Certified Trainer Former Pro Ballerina

The people behind the mission

Jorge A. Quintero
Jorge A. Quintero, MSc
PPP Coach & Neuroscientist
Jorge holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Florida and works as a coach and performance trainer with a highly specialised profile. He brings extensive experience in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), with hours spent in surgical settings assisting neurosurgeons, alongside a deep understanding of movement, brain function, cognition, and mental health. His level of insight, precision, and care brings a new dimension to the PPC, and everyone inside this space benefits from his knowledge, coaching, and presence.
Will Mabrey V
Will Mabrey V, NBC-HWC
PPP Coach & BSc Neuroscience
Will is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, with a B.S. in Neuroscience, Biology and Data Science and half a decade inside neuroscience and cognitive science research labs. His work sits where the body and the mind meet: he has coached people through chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, career-ending sports injuries, migraines, depression and neurological gait dysfunction, helping them take the risks they have been avoiding, comfortably and on purpose.
Suzannah Winsor
Suzannah Winsor, MSc
Biomedical Nutritionist
Suzannah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science and a Master's Degree in Personalised Nutrition, is a fully trained Nutrition Practitioner, and has completed the Institute for Functional Medicine's Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) certification. Her master's thesis examined mitochondrial dysfunction in Long-COVID and the therapeutic potential of antioxidant supplementation, research she has presented to fellow practitioners, including The Centre of Integrative Sports Nutrition. She has a special interest in biochemically based nutritional support for people with Parkinson's.
Giada Forlani
Giada Forlani, PhD
Longevity Advisor & PhD Molecular Biology
Giada is the PPC's Longevity Advisor, backed by a PhD in Molecular Biology and a research focus on the science of aging. She also holds a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology from the Università di Bologna, both with honours (110 e lode), with advanced training in molecular biology, stem cells and pharmacological biotechnology. She knows the molecules of longevity inside out, and she is a highly credible voice on a mission to separate the signal from the noise in longevity medicine and the science of aging.
Raoul Toet
Raoul Toet
Co-Founder · CTO & CMO
Raoul is the driving force behind the PPC's digital presence and operational infrastructure. As both CTO and CMO, he architects everything from marketing strategy and content creation to website systems and app development. His ability to bridge the technical and creative sides of the business ensures that the PPC's mission reaches the people who need it most, with clarity, precision, and impact at every touchpoint.
Alexa Wilson
Alexa Wilson
Executive Assistant
Alexa is the operational backbone of the Parkinson's Performance Centre, supporting the founders and leadership team to ensure the organisation runs seamlessly. From coordination to communication, she keeps the PPC aligned so the team can focus on what matters most, empowering every client.

The team training with Jimmy Choi

This is the PPC team meeting Jimmy Choi at the World Parkinson Congress 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. In the video, Jimmy walks through a bit of his training rationale, and above all, it was a fun training session together.

Don't forget to watch Gaia's podcast with Jimmy: Jimmy Choi's Lessons From 23 Years With Parkinson's.

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The Parkinson's Performance Centre was founded by Gaia Forlani with the mission to deliver the Parkinson's Power Protocol (PPP) globally and establish a research hub dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease. The Centre combines cutting-edge research with practical application, providing global access to innovative Parkinson's care. The Parkinson's Power Protocol™ is the most comprehensive, science-driven program for people with Parkinson's. We are dedicated to bridge the gap between neuroscience and personalized training through a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to revolutionize Parkinson's Care 🧠🏋️‍♂️.

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