MFN Member Opportunities & Updates - January 2017

Happy New Year from the MFN!

Greetings! Thank you for being part of the Medical Fitness Network. Many of you may not know that MFN's success is the result of the efforts of hundreds of volunteers. I have personally donated thousands of hours over the past three years and to this day receive no compensation for serving as CEO. I serve MFN because my passion is to help make our nation a healthier place. I am happy to report some of the many MFN accomplishments we've achieved together this past year... MFN receives national attention by being featured by the Huffington Post in February. MFN acknowledged by the White House as a Champion of Change finalist for 2016 for our community service work. Created an "industry acclaimed" free educational webinar series for professionals. Partnered with 20+ medical & health organizations as their fitness & allied healthcare provider. Started a weekly MFN professional of the week feature on social media and many of our medical & health organization partners are featuring qualified members as well. Partnered with 3 large national Corporate Wellness companies that will be connecting their corporate clients to the MFN member directory. Offer all MFN members a Wellcard Savings Program where they can save on prescriptions, medical, dental & vision healthcare, access to an online health library and the ability to add on their family members as well. Started a Professionals Group Forum on Facebook. Worked with the Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation & Fitness Learning Systems in the development of an unprecedented new Alzheimer's course for the fitness industry. This coming year, I'm looking forward to sharing other major exciting news with you as we finalize some new strategic partnerships that will bring more exposure, website traffic and benefits to our members. Thank you for being part of this very important national project.  Feel free to contact me with any ideas or questions you have -- lisa@medicalfitnessnetwork.org Wishing you and yours all the very best in the new year ahead! Sincerely,  Lisa Dougherty MFN Founder

Register Now for MFN's January Webinars

Tuesday, January 17 Working With Clients Who Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: What You Need to Know Presented by Sheri Colberg; Founder of Diabetes Motion and Diabetes Motion Academy Tuesday, January 31 Connecting the Dots Between Allied Health Professionals and Corporate and Consumer America Presented by  Stewart Levy R.Ph;  President and founder of Health Promotion Solutions Learn More & Register »

NEW Medical & Health Referral Partner

Welcome Breast Cancer Alliance! Breast Cancer Alliance joins MFN as its newest health organization referral partner. The BCA invests in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.  Have you completed breast cancer course work? If so, be sure to let PR Manager Becky LoBosco know so she can promote you to BCA. Becky can be reached via email becky@medicalfitnessnetwork.org  Learn more about Breast Cancer Alliance »

NEW Education Partner

Yoga for Arthritis Yoga for Arthritis offers a Teacher Training Program to qualify yoga teachers to safely and effectively work with clients with arthritis and related conditions. The program imparts rigorously researched yoga practices with individually-tailored modifications. Yoga for Arthritis offers MFN members a 10% discount.  Learn More »

Become a Stress Management Exercise Specialist

Certifications with the Stress Management Institute If you are looking for something new and cutting edge to instruct in your gym, this is it! As an SMES, you will be able to offer personal training for stress management, instruct the Mindful Stretch™ class, and offer one on one meditation sessions that are customizable. This program blends well with medical programs that you may already use. MFN members save $45 on certifications at the Stress Management Institute. Learn More »

This Month's Featured MFN Member

Member Spotlight:  Lori Michiel, Senior Fitness Specialist in West Hills, CA "I have a far-reaching and vast background in helping seniors, so I combined my personal passion of physical fitness with my extensive background in home health and hospice for seniors." Read the full article »