On the Move! is a unique exercise program offered to people living with Parkinson’s in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes
On The Move! classes will start again in October 2025.
The program follows these five evidence-based principles:
it encourages participants safely to a higher level of exertion,
it incorporates movement repetition set to fun music to allow participants to benefit from cyclic, rhythmic movements,
it incorporates many big movements that challenge participants to expand their range of motion, safely test their balance limits, and build core strength,
it encourages participants to learn complex movements and sequences that challenge coordination, attention, and memory,
and we have a lot of fun!
We aim to bring exercise-science research to action for people living with PD.
2025-26 Instructors
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Liana Brown
On The Move! Director
I am so excited and very proud of our On The Move! team this year and we can't wait to get started! I am a professor in the Psychology and Kinesiology departments at Trent and this is our 5th year offering the On The Move! program.
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Aly Saydam
My name Aly Saydam. I am currently in my 4th year pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology, with the goal of becoming a physiotherapist. A fun fact about me is that I play on the Men's volleyball team at Trent University.
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Alysha Tigchelaar
Hi! I’m Alysha, a Kinesiology student driven by a deep curiosity about the human body and its ability to heal and adapt. My goal is to become a physiotherapist specializing in neurorehabilitation, where I can support individuals in regaining mobility, independence, and confidence after neurological injury. When I'm not studying or working, you will likely find me riding my horses. I am a dedicated horseback rider and have been in the saddle since I was 5!
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Alisa Pitre
My name is Alisa Pitre, and I am in my 4th year of Honours Psychology specializing in behaviour and cognitive neuroscience. My career goal is to become an occupational therapist. A fun fact about me is that French is my first language.
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Ella O'Neill
Hello! My name is Ella O'Neill, I'm in my fourth year of a psychology degree pursuing a specialization in psychological development and an option in linguistics. My goal is to work in rehabilitative healthcare. A fun fact about me is that I have three sisters, all of whom are also pursuing post secondary studies in the healthcare field.
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Elli McCallum
My name is Elli McCallum. I am a fourth year BSc Psychology student with a specialization in neuroscience. I am hoping to pursue a career helping individuals affected by neurological disorders. A fun fact about me is I grew up performing onstage in musicals and dance competitions!
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Karter Robertson
My name is Karter Robertson and I am a third-year student completing my Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology. In the future I plan to pursue a career in teaching or physiotherapy. A fun fact about me is that I am a hockey coach outside of school.
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Myka Adams
My name is Myka. I am in my fourth year of Forensics and Psychology at Trent. My career goal is to help people using a combined approach of neuroscience, psychology, and nutrition. I love travelling and spending time outdoors.
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2024-25 Student Team
Student in Back Row: Ava Cunningham
Students in Front Row: Aodhan Jones, Alexandria Northey, Reese Oltrop, Mary McQuoid, Avery Halbert, Sasha Munn
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2023-24 Student Team
Students in Back Row - Lucas Smith (BSc Kinesiology, Trent), Connor Antosiak (BSc Kinesiology, Trent; MScPT candidate, Toronto), Maizie Schwets (BSc Psychology, Trent), Claire Bailey (BSc Psychology, Trent; MScOT candidate, Western)
Students in Front Row - Fay Williams (BA Psychology), Julia Jack (BA Psychology; MA Disability Studies candidate, Brock)
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2022-23 Student Team
Sophie Lepage (BA Psychology, Trent; DC candidate, CMCC ), Chloe Cayen (BSc Kinesiology, Trent), Hailey Caravaggio (BA Psychology, Trent; MA Psychotherapy, Guelph), Randy Brotman (Parkinson’s Cycling Trainer), Leah Steinke (BSc Psychology, Trent; MSc candidate, Trent), Philique Anthony (BA Psychology, Trent), Olivia Bourque-Derochie (BSc Psychology, Trent; MHSc SLP candidate, Western), Eryn Masterson (BSc Psychology, Trent; not pictured)
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2021-22 Student Team
Students in Back Row: Lauryn Seguin (BA Psychology, Trent; MEd Counselling, Ottawa), Emily Pilcher (BSc Biology, Trent; MHScPT, Queen’s), Jennifer Stevenson (BSc Psychology, Trent; PhD candidate, Trent), Chloe Cayen (BSc Kinesiology, Trent)
Students, Front Row: Heidi McDowell (BA Psychology, Trent; MHScOT, Toronto), Roohina Ismail (BSc Kinesiology, Trent)
For Potential Students
This program offers a unique placement and research-training opportunity to undergraduate students at Trent University. Selected students (5-8 per academic year) are trained to offer evidence-based exercise programming to meet the needs of our participants as a group, and to safely offer exercise options to meet individuals’ needs as required. Students learn how to engage with participants in a caring and professional manner. Each student also learns how to measure the effectiveness of the program by preparing and conducting an appropriate project focused on program evaluation.
If you are eligible for KINE or PSYC 3801/3802 (have a grade of 75% or better in Psyc 2018/2019), have a B+ or better overall average, have excellent time planning and management skills, and are willing to become a certified fitness instructor (after being accepted into the program), then consider applying. Check here in February 2026 to apply for the 2026-27 school year.
