When Your Neurons Dance
A Story of A doctor with Parkinson's disease
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Working in one of the busiest departments in the UK, Jonny Acheson loved his job. Fuelled by adrenaline he treated and cared for some of the sickest patients who came through the doors.
In 2016 when he was forty-one he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. A progressive neurological condition for which there is no cure.
He found it increasingly difficult to multitask in his fast paced world. the environment that he thrived in made his symptoms worse. Parkinson's challenged his professional identity as an emergency doctor and he didn't know what to do.
The Story
The book is about how he is adapting over time with support around him. How he looked to the past to help him in the present, embracing change as new doors opened.
Ultimately as a doctor practicing with Parkinson's he found a way to give back, with a condition that always takes away.
The last chapter discusses the need for healthcare professionals to educate, empower and equip to enable people with Parkinson's to manage their condition.
one of the best Parkinson's memoirs of 2025
It is considered one of the best Parkinson's memoirs of 2025 due to its unique perspective as a doctor and patient, its honest and humorous writing style, and its practical and inspirational content for a wide audience. Readers are calling it 'outstanding,' 'insightful,' and 'essential reading.'
Critic review
When Your Neurons Dance offers far more than a clinician’s account of living with Parkinson’s—it is an insightful, honest, and deeply human narrative that blends personal experience with professional reflection. Accessible and affordable, it is a book that deserves a place in every hospital and medical academic library.'
- Tracey Smith, Co-Clinical Lead Nursing, Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
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Coming 17th March 2026
Working in one of the busiest departments in the UK, Jonny Acheson loved his job. Fuelled by adrenaline he treated and cared for some of the sickest patients who came through the doors.
In 2016 when he was forty-one he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. A progressive neurological condition for which there is no cure.
He found it increasingly difficult to multitask in his fast paced world. the environment that he thrived in made his symptoms worse. Parkinson's challenged his professional identity as an emergency doctor and he didn't know what to do.
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