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MFN Member Opportunities & Updates - June 2017
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Upcoming MFN Professional Education Webinars
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Tuesday, June 6th 10am PST / 1pm EST
Breast Cancer Fitness
Presenter: Naomi Aaronson, MA OTR/L CHT CET CPI
Cancer Exercise Trainer, Occupational therapist, Pilates instructor, and Author
What treatments do breast cancer survivors undergo?
What are some of the side effects of these treatments?
What is a safe progression of exercise?
What precautions should be adhered to?
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Describe 6 surgical options for breast cancer
- Describe systemic treatment
- Discuss 10 potential side effects of breast cancer treatment
- Discuss a safe progression of exercise
- Describe 3 precautions for exercise
Register Now »
Not available at that time? No problem, register and you will receive a link to the recording.
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Tuesday, June 20th, 10am PST / 1pm EST
Corrective Exercise for Older Clients with Degenerative Joint Disease
Presenter:
Dr. Evan Osar, CSCS, PES, CPT, CMT
Author, Speaker, Co-Founder of The Institute for Integrative Health and Fitness Education
As increasing numbers of baby boomers advance and move into their senior years, a significant proportion of them will experience chronic low back tightness and dysfunction and be told they have degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis.
Learning objectives of this webinar:
- The professional will discover how the principles of the Integrative Movement System™ – alignment, breathing, and control – of the trunk, spine, and pelvis (thoracopelvic canister) relate to the development of efficient movement.
- The professional will understand how degenerative joint disease occurs and how they can help their clients slow the degenerative process through safe corrective and progressive exercise programs.
Register Now »
Not available at that time? No problem, register and you will receive a link to the recording.
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In association with education partner Fitness Learning Systems (FLS), MFN
members who participate on select educational webinars are eligible to receive 1 hour continued education credits for only $12.99
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Leading a Movement, Leaving a Legacy
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MFN Founder Lisa Dougherty featured in PFP Magazine.
"When Lisa Dougherty started in the fitness industry, she probably didn’t know that she would lead a movement that would make difference in the world, elevate her industry and directly impact the lives of thousands. Quite a journey to success that all started from a Lemonade stand..."
Read Lisa's Amazing Story »
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Certification & Continued Education $avings
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New Education Partner NESTA!
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is a premier provider and offers continuing education courses and certifications to advance your career and earn CEUs.
Some of NESTA's certifications include:
- Fitness Nutrition Coach,
- Heart Rate Performance Specialist,
- Lifestyle Weight Management Specialist,
- and many others.
MFN members receive 20% off
Learn more »
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Back Stability: Integrating Science and Therapy™ from AAHF
Offered by MFN education partner, American Academy of Health & Fitness (AAHF), this popular course takes your knowledge of the basics of back pain and instability and moves you to practical applications by presenting progressive exercises and basic equipment used for developing greater stability and performance.
MFN members receive 20% off.
Learn more »
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Alzheimer’s Golf & Beer Fundraiser
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Supporting Alzheimer's and the MFN mission, Premier Maryland golf course, Musket Ridge, is teaming up with Flying Dog, a top craft brewery, to raise money to provide training for personal trainers and health professionals to work with clients with Alzheimer's.
MFN is excited about this fundraiser and scholarship program as proceeds will be used to equip more personal trainers to help those with Alzheimer's.
For more information about sponsorship or participation, email Damon DeVito, info@musketridge.com
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New MFN Advisory Board Member
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Welcome Julie Tupler, RN
Julie is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 25 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children, and also preparing clients for abdominal surgery and pregnant women for labor.
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Member Spotlight: Jennifer Christophel, Exercise Therapy and Special Populations Trainer
"I have extensive training and am authorized to work with arthritis, osteoporosis, disc pathologies, SI joint dysfunction, cardiac patients, joint issues and replacements, pelvic floor dysfunction, fibromyalgia, ELS, cancer, recovering athletes and more."
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Facility Spotlight: Physicians Fitness, Restoring and Improving Muscular Function
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We are a group of dedicated and committed life-long learners. We are as interested in the development of a sound philosophy of exercise as the basis for informing our methodologies.”
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"MFN allows me to offer my services and display the qualifications I’ve worked so hard to earn. We are constantly highlighted by the network through organizations/associations in which we have invested time in learning through courses, higher education, events and more. By doing so, it helps us to better serve the clients we have and be marketable to those we may not. " --Dawn Baker, Personal Trainer, One Accord Fitness
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Submit your own testimonial to becky@medicalfitnessnetwork.org
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