Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara 2026 Symposium

Indira Subramanian received her medical degree from the University of Toronto, Canada. She did her neurology residency and Movement Disorders fellowship training at UCLA. She then stayed at UCLA, where she is now a Clinical Professor of Neurology. Dr. Subramanian also works with the Veteran’s Administration as the Director of the Southwest PADRECC Center of Excellence in Parkinson Disease (PADRECC stands for Parkinson Disease Research, Education and Clinical Care). She has a strong interest in integrative medicine with a special interest in Yoga and Mindfulness; she is passionate about palliative care in Parkinson Disease; and she researches the effects of loneliness on people living with PD.

Claire McLean earned a bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California. During her neurologic residency at USC and at Rancho Los Amigos, she found her passion for working with individuals with Parkinson's disease. Her education exposed her to the potential for activity-dependent neuroplasticity for individuals with Parkinson's. She has achieved the LSVT BIG certification and works closely with the PWR! (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) Program.

Through her education, Dr. McLean learned that people with Parkinson's can improve through intensive, aerobic and skill-based exercise. In more than ten practical years working with clients, she has seen the amazing improvements that are possible for the Parkinson's community. She continues to be at the forefront of Parkinson's research.