When my dad, Mike, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 49, everything changed. He’s a husband, a father of four, and a business owner, but most of all, he’s someone who refuses to let this disease define him. His diagnosis wasn’t linked to genetics but is believed to have come from herbicide exposure while working in landscaping as a teenager. At first, we were searching for answers—why did this happen? But now, we’re focused on something bigger: finding a way to help, not just for him, but for everyone facing this disease.

Mike didn’t just accept his diagnosis—he dove headfirst into research. He’s participated in clinical trials, tested different therapies, and met with leading scientists. He’s reviewed grants for the Parkinson’s Foundation, advised on research funding for the Department of Defense, and even advocated for better treatment options on Capitol Hill. But despite all this, he kept running into the same problem: time. The treatments that show promise are still years away, tied up in approvals and delays. He knew he couldn’t just wait—he had to take action.

That’s why he created Brain Storm—an app for Apple Vision Pro designed to bring real, immediate options to people with Parkinson’s. Working with an engineering team, he’s building a system that uses multi-sensory (audio-visual-tactile) stimulation to retrain the brain’s perception of time. Instead of invasive procedures or waiting for FDA approvals, Brain Storm as a General Wellness Product (GWP) puts the power directly into the hands of patients—allowing them to test, adjust, and personalize their own therapy.