Alistair Macfarlane is an award-winning Exercise Specialist with over 20 years’ experience delivering physical activity programmes for people living with long-term health conditions, specialising in Parkinson’s and Neuro rehabilitation. Formerly the Activity & Wellbeing Manager for Everyone Active, he has led the development of inclusive, community-based interventions that have transformed lives across Bristol and beyond.

A licensed PD Warrior instructor, Alistair has worked with more than 250 people living with Parkinson’s to help manage symptoms, maintain independence and improve quality of life. He has partnered with Parkinson’s UK to feature in their online home exercise content, reaching over 20,000 views, and has led national online exercise delivery as a Master Trainer during the Covid pandemic. In 2013, Alistair launched the first exercise based cancer rehab programme in the south west, helping people live well with cancer and winning awards for its innovation. In recent years, he has also worked with Age UK to establish evidence-based falls prevention programmes supporting older adults to build strength, balance and confidence.

Alistair has been recognised nationally and locally for his impact, including being a finalist in the UKactive Physical Activity Hero Award, delivering award-winning programmes such as the Bristol Exercise Referral Scheme and the Energise cancer rehab programme, and being inducted into Bristol Active City’s inaugural Hall of Fame in 2018. Driven by compassion and clinical expertise, he remains a leading advocate for the role of physical activity in preventative healthcare and recovery.