Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026
Promoting Awareness Marketing Toolkit The Parkinson’s Foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness…
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Heather Simpson, OTR/L
Heather Simpson graduated with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Early Education from the University of Florida in 2007. Following her Bachelor’s degree, Heather received a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, in 2009, from the University of Florida. Since completion of graduate school, she has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient neurology, inpatient physical rehabilitation and pediatric rehab. Currently, Heather splits her time between Shands Rehab at UF Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration and Shands Rehab for Kids at Magnolia Parke.
Heather provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for patients seen in the Ataxia clinic and Muscular Dystrophy clinics. She also evaluates and treats a variety of other movement disorders diagnoses including Parkinson’s, Parkinsonisms, Dystonia, Essential Tremor and Tics/Tourette’s Syndrome.
Heather has received specialized training for LSVT BIG ® and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
24th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium
In-person and Virtual – March 28, 2026 24th Annual Parkinson's Symposium Join us this year for our 24th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. This year,…
Care Partner Month 2025
This year, and every year, the Fixel Institute joins the Parkinson’s Foundation in recognizing our care partners for National Family Caregivers Month. We want to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who give their all to ensure their…
Tourette Awareness Month 2025
Join the Tourette Association, our local support group and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in supporting the mission to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders. May 15 – June 15 is recognized as the Tourette Association Awareness Month. During this…
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2025
Promoting Awareness Marketing Toolkit The Parkinson’s foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness…
Back to School with Tourette Syndrome 2024
The summer is winding down, back-to-school shopping is inevitable and parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. With the laid-back atmosphere of the summer, it can be difficult for children with Tourette syndrome (TS), as well as their parents to get transition back to the structured setting of school. When…
September 28, 2024: Shoot To End Neurological Diseases Fundraiser
Want to help end neurological diseases? Then consider this 2nd Annual Clay Shoot, “Shoot to End Neurological Disorders”. This amazing clay shooting event is aimed at benefiting the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. It is brought to you by the Bosshardt Families of Companies and the Reddish +…
Watch The 2024 Parkinson’s Symposium Talks
Parkinson's Symposium REcorded Webinars Watch Here Miss the 2024 Annual Parkinson's Sympsoium? Do not worry, as all talks have been posted to the Fixel YouTube page where you can learn…
Tourette Awareness Month 2024
Join the Tourette Association, our local support group and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in supporting the mission to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders. May 15 – June 15 is recognized as the Tourette Association Awareness Month. During this…
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2024
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. This year, the Parkinson’s Foundation is using the theme #ABCsofPD to promote awareness about the complexity of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Promoting Awareness…
