Meet the Team

  • Dr. Joash Lazarus graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following a primary care internship in his home country, he joined the movement disorders section at Emory University to pursue research training in neurology and genetics. Dr. Lazarus completed neurology residency training as well as a clinical fellowship in movement disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. During his training he was the chief resident in neurology at Emory and also held leadership positions with the American Medical Association – RFS, the American Academy of Neurology, the Michael J. Fox Foundation and is the current representative of the Georgia Neurologic Society to the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG). Dr. Lazarus is a member of the council of legislation of MAG and has represented both organizations at national policy forums. His clinical and research interests revolve around the evaluation and management of balance disorders, such as those seen in multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and other movement disorders. He has presented his research in this field and national and international meetings and received the resident research award at Emory University. Dr. Lazarus is currently a co-investigator on research collaborations between ANI and Georgia State University.


  • Jonathan Kolowich has over 10 years experience as a strength and conditioning specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, APDA-certified Parkinson’s Fitness Trainer, USA Weightlifiting coach, Titleist Perfmance Institute certified, boxing coach, and a certified personal trainer. He was a collegiate athlete at Georgia State University where he played baseball. Since graduating in 2012, Jonathan has helped people of all ages reach their health goals no matter what their limitations are. Jonathan possesses a wide range skill set that can accommodate first time gym goers to high level athletes. Jonathan specializes in small group training sessions by creating designated workout programs to fit each individuals needs in his classes. Jonathan is known for his “train like an athlete” approach and he has worked with professional athletes of all major brands. Jonathan takes this athletic approach and applies it to all of his clients and he has seen incredible results working with seniors and those living with PD. His main goal when working with seniors is to get them moving and feeling young again, allow them to be able to enjoy doing the things that they love to do for the rest of their lives such as playing with grandkids, and live their lives to the fullest without any limitations holding them back. Jonathan is a big believer in making training fun, working out in a positive environment, and pushing his clients as well as picking them up when they are down.

    One quote that Jonathan loves is: ‘‘It’s hard to beat a person that never quits!”

    Certifications: NSCA-CSCS, NASM- SFS, TPI L1, USAW, NASM-CPT, APDA-Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness