Boxing-based exercise for Parkinson’s
Show Parkinson’s who’s boss.
High-intensity, non-contact boxing sessions built specifically for people living with Parkinson’s. Fun, supportive, sweaty, and running in communities right across New Zealand.
I’m living with Parkinson’s
Join a class
Purpose-built sessions to improve posture, balance, walking, strength and confidence, led by certified Counterpunch coaches. No boxing experience needed. Bring a support person if you like.
I’m a coach or health professional
Become a coach
Get certified to run Counterpunch Parkinson’s programs in your community. REPs-approved courses with CPD points, plus ongoing support through our affiliate network.
What every session works on
Research shows high-intensity exercise helps people with Parkinson’s move better. Our sessions turn that research into a workout people actually look forward to.
- Posture
- Balance
- Walking (gait)
- Size and speed of movement
- Strength and agility
- Flexibility
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Programs across Aotearoa
From Whangārei to Golden Bay, there’s likely a Counterpunch class near you. Plus one in England.
- Auckland 4
- Northland 2
- Waikato 2
- Bay of Plenty 1
- Hawke’s Bay 1
- Taranaki 1
- Whanganui 1
- Wellington 2
- Nelson / Tasman 2
For coaches and health professionals
Coach courses
New dates. Watch this space.
We’re locking in our next round of coach training. Leave your email and you’ll be first to know when registrations open.
20 CPD 2 days
Counterpunch Parkinson’s Coach Certification
Hands-on boxing skills plus a Parkinson’s intensive, finishing with a live class. Leave ready to run your own Counterpunch program.
Dates: Coming soon
Price: $599 incl. GST
10 CPD 1 day
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Guidelines
For fitness and allied health professionals who want to deliver safe, effective exercise for people with Parkinson’s.
Dates: Coming soon
Price: $299 incl. GST
Counterpunch Parkinson’s is a proud Continuing Education Provider with REPs New Zealand.
Our story
It started in a little room at the YMCA
Founder Lisa Gombinsky Roach kept reading research on the benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s, but couldn’t find anyone putting it into practice in New Zealand. So she gathered a small group of keen boxers and started New Zealand’s first boxing-based Parkinson’s exercise group.
The group soon outgrew the room. Shane Cameron came to watch, grabbed a pair of pads and jumped in. Today Counterpunch Parkinson’s has a national network of certified coaches.
As featured on
Seven Sharp · The Café · Woman’s Weekly
Ready to get started?
Questions about classes, courses or starting a program in your area? We’d love to hear from you.