About the Center

The Center is staffed with hands-on, pro-active professionals committed to serving you and your family.


Julie Sacks, MSW, LCSW

Julie Sacks is the Director of the APDA National Young Onset Center.

Julie is an experienced clinical social worker who can answer questions regarding your physical and psychological concerns and direct you to a wealth of helpful resources.


Michael Rezak, MD, PhD

Michael Rezak is Medical Director of the APDA Young-Onset Information & Referral Center.

Dr. Rezak is a neurologist and movement disorders specialist. He is Director of the Movement Disorders Center and the Movement Disorders Functional Neurosurgery Program at Glenbrook Hospital (Evanston/Northwestern Healthcare) in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Rezak is also Assistant Professor of Neurology at Northwestern University School of Medicine.