Dystonia resources

Dyscoveries Dystonia Support Group of Spokane

• What: Meets monthly (except summer) for educational presentations and discussion.

• When: Next meeting is April 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Dr. Monique Giroux, a nationally recognized movement disorder specialist and medical director of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation in Kirkland, Wash., will discuss dystonia, its treatment and the importance of emphasizing wellness.

• Where: St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200

• Cost: Free; friends and family welcome

• More information: Denise Gibson, (509) 891-0790 or denise@designden.com; www.dyscoveries.com

Meditation for Dystonia

• When: Every Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Where:  Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St.

• Cost: Free

• More information: (509) 535-1458

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation: www.dystonia-foundation.org

National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA): www.toritcollis.org