The Brain Matters
Site to help better understand common disorders of the brain.
ST/Dystonia
Association truly dedicated to helping people find a faster diagnosis and more effective treatment; thus
empowering them to achieve a higher quality of life. ST affects approximately 500,000 people in the USA alone.
National Spasmodic Torticollis Association
The NSTA is dedicated to providing information and support to ST patients, educating the public and medical
community about ST, advocating for the rights of those with ST, and promoting research on ST.
Parkinson’s Patients Support Groups
PPSG serves the community of Parkinson’s patients, their care-givers, friends and families of the San Francisco
Bay Area and beyond. PPSG shares information about the latest treatments, events, and legislation regarding Parkinson’s
disease. PPSG produces a newsletter for both local and general audiences.
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
Established to make the Northwest a leading world center of movement disorders knowledge and treatment.
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
National organization devoted to research and advocacy. PDF staff familiar with essential tremor.
Well Spouse Association
Well Spouse is a national not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands,
and partners of the chronically ill and disabled. Support groups meet monthly. Publishes a quarterly newsletter,
Mainstay. For more information email [email protected].