ROCK STEADY BOXING
THE CAROLINAS
Fighting Back Against Parkinson's
Evidence-based, non-contact boxing and fitness programs designed to improve mobility, strength, and quality of life for people living with Parkinson's Disease.
Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a first-of-its-kind program that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum.
Exercises are largely adapted from boxing drills. Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At RSB, Parkinson’s disease is the opponent.
Actively serving the Greater Raleigh, NC area
Coming soon to the Charlotte / University City area, NC
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Why Exercise Matters
Medical research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson's symptoms.
Mobility & Balance
Improve stability and reduce fall risks through targeted footwork and core strength.
Community Support
Train alongside others fighting the same fight. You are not alone in this journey.
Functional Strength
Build the strength needed for daily activities and maintaining independence.
Cognitive Engagement
Challenge your brain with complex movements, sequencing, and coordination.
Leadership Team
Jill brings a deeply personal commitment and extensive leadership experience to the organization. Having navigated a 12-year journey as a care partner for her husband, Jill is a passionate, lifelong advocate for the life-changing benefits of the program.
Beyond her dedication to the Parkinson's community, she is an award-winning strategic communications leader and founder of The Media Pro, utilizing her decades of multimedia and marketing expertise to amplify the organization's mission. Through her combined professional skill set and firsthand experience, Jill is dedicated to empowering individuals fighting Parkinson's and building a supportive, resilient community for both boxers and their families.
Jeff McFarlane leads Rock Steady Boxing – The Carolinas, helping expand access to boxing-based fitness and a strong community for people living with Parkinson’s across North Carolina.
Working alongside the RockBox Fitness team, Jeff is focused on building programs that challenge Fighters physically while supporting strength, balance, mobility, confidence and independence. He believes Rock Steady is about far more than exercise - it is about giving Fighters, caregivers and families a community in their corner and refusing to let Parkinson’s dictate the terms.
Head Coach Brionna Hinton. graduated from East Carolina University in Spring of 2025 with a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology.
I am excited about providing our Fighters with Parkinson's the opportunity to fight back and improve their quality of life.
In addition to coaching at Rock Steady Boxing, I am also a Coach at RockBox Fitness which is a group fitness program that uses kickboxing to help people achieve their health and wellness goals.
Coach Ron is from Providence, RI. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.
During his time in the service he worked in communications. He has been boxing and kickboxing for a long time and loves to keep his skills sharp and train others! When he is not coaching, Coach Ron loves to garden, spend time with his granddaughter, and stay active with working out or other sports!
Kendra “Coach K” Macon brings nearly two decades of fitness and athletic training experience including an extraordinary career as a two-time Olympic boxer, to her role as General Manager & Head Trainer at RockBox University. She combines elite-level boxing experience with 14 years of group fitness instruction and credentials that include USA Boxing Coach, Les Mills, R.I.P.P.E.D. and Clinical Massage Therapy. Grounded in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Coach K has also completed advanced training at Stanford University in Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetic Nutrition, and Balance & Mobility. She is passionate about creating a supportive, environment where people can build strength, confidence, resilience and skills that carry into everyday life.
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Join our community and start your journey towards better health and independence today. No boxing experience required.
