World Parkinson’s Day is on April 11 to raise awareness and funds for those living with the disease.

“It’s such a weird thing because everybody is different,” Ms Trestrail said.

“Parkinson’s is a collection of symptoms so it takes a long time for some people to be diagnosed – that’s why it’s important to see a neurologist.”

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that is characterised by both motor and non-motor symptoms.

Diagnosed herself in 2010, Ms Trestrail started to suffer from a tingling in her left arm.

In the beginning Ms Trestrail was devastated by the news that she said many considered a death sentence.

“It was shattering, people told me not to get too tired, to sit down and not do anything and I did,” she said.

“But, then I discovered exercise.”

Attending a clinic in Brisbane, Ms Trestrail could only shuffle – when she left she was standing up straight and walking normally.

“The exercise has made that much difference that I don’t feel my life is that much different from anybody elses,” she said.

“There are some things I’m not good at like cleaning the shower but frankly that doesn’t bother me!”

The disease affects more than 6 million people worldwide. 

In Australia, more than 30 people are diagnosed with the disease every day.

Despite the high numbers of sufferers – the underlying cause in 95 per cent of cases remains unknown.

Ms Trestrail said though her symptoms are dramatically decreased by exercise – this isn’t the case for everyone.

“It can be like your battery goes flat, some people can’t sleep, others have to take pills every four hours on the hour,” she said.

“There can be a lot of pain involved with muscle cramps and a lot end up in nursing homes because they can’t look after themselves.

“It’s still important to be positive and keep living.”