University of Florida neurologist Michael Okun and the Fixel Institute are redefining what’s possible for people with Parkinson’s disease.
When Dr. Michael Okun began treating people with Parkinson’s disease, he realized medicine too often focused on symptoms instead of stories. He wanted to understand not just what patients were losing but what they hoped to keep, like their independence, laughter, movement and time with loved ones.
That focus on the person, not the diagnosis, would shape an entirely new model of care — one that’s now being studied and shared around the world.
Read more about Guided by the Sun: Michael Okun’s Bold Vision for a Parkinson’s-Free Future.
