Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa dougherty

Lisa Dougherty, founder of the MedFit Network, shares her incredible journey, including her recent diagnosis that has deepened her passion for the work she does. She has been a driving force in bridging the gap between fitness and healthcare, helping professionals understand the vital role they play in managing chronic diseases and improving the quality of life for the over-50 population. We'll explore the rise of chronic health conditions and why it's essential for fitness professionals to be well-versed in working with clients who have medical needs. Lisa also introduces her mentorship program, designed to guide trainers in growing their businesses while expanding their knowledge of medical fitness. This episode will inspire you to continue learning and adapting so you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of mature adults. 

Actor Adam Randis, President of PTPA: Bill Amos, Director; Lisa Dougherty & Joyce Vandermark, actors, speaking about "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie in a stage version by Ken Ludwig, at the PA Theatre of Performing Arts, 221 Broad Street in Hazleton, March 17 through 26, 2023, Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 3:00. www.ptpashows.org/

Lisa Dougherty, director, and Dr. Jill Snyder, actor, speaking about The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 N. Broad Street in Hazleton, opening its 2023 season with "The Vagina Monologues" by V (formerly Eve Ensler). There will be performances Friday & Saturday, February 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm, and a Sunday matinee on February 26 at 3:00. For more information: www.ptpashows.org/

At the heart of the Wellness Paradox is creating viable referral mechanisms between physicians and fitness professionals. Indeed, making fitness professionals apart of healthcare means seamless referral, just like any other aspect of healthcare. A significant part of that referral mechanism is an accurate resource for physicians (and consumers) to find and vet fitness professionals with appropriate experience and education to work with individuals who suffer from chronic disease. Our guest in episode 66, Lisa Dougherty, the founder for the MedFit Network, has done just that.  Our conversation will explore Lisa's experience with her father that caused her to develop the vision to create this network. Furthermore, we'll discuss the gaps she views exists in educating fitness professionals on medical conditions, and what she has done with the MedFit Education Foundation to close off those gaps. Finally, we'll spend some time talking about her latest exciting initiative, MedFit Care, an exciting new program seeking to connect patients with physicians who can provide referral to qualified fitness professionals to assist in treating their medical condition.Lisa is a very passionate and enthusiastic advocate for medical fitness and enhancing the standard of practice in our profession. She has dedicated her career to making this a reality through all of her work with MedFit. This conversation will provide a compelling look “under the hood,” at her journey as well as the opportunities she sees for fitness professionals to work within the healthcare delivery system in the future. Show Notes Page: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/66 Our Guest: Lisa Dougherty Lisa started her fitness career in 1999 and has worked for over 20 years with clients with medical conditions or chronic diseases, amassing dozens of certifications and continuing education along the way.  Inspired by her father's cancer battle, she created the MedFit Network to help connect those with medical conditions to fitness, health & wellness professionals who could serve them. Later, seeing a gap in specialized education for these professionals, she founded the MedFit Education Foundation to facilitate and create high-quality education for all facets of medical fitness. She just recently launched MedFit Care which will offer medically necessary exercise prescriptions.

In this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host Rick Richey is joined by featured guest, MedFit Founder, Lisa Dougherty. Lisa is the founder of three separate but linked non-for-profit fitness companies. The MedFit Network provides a list of qualified Medical Fitness Trainers all over the country to promote their services to those in need. The MedFit Education offers medical fitness specializations to fitness professionals to be able to work with those that have heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. Finally, MedFit Care is the ability for your clients to get a medical fitness prescription to either be able to write off personal training on their taxes or to use a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-taxed dollars on personal training services. Join the MedFit Network today and save 40% on your first year's annual membership.  Use code NASM40 at checkout! https://medfitnetwork.org/welcome/ Check out the 25+ online medical fitness courses. All MedFit Network members save 30% off courses as a benefit of membership: https://www.medfitclassroom.org/specialist-courses/ Learn more about MedFit Care and all FAQs: http://www.medfitcare.org  Please join us at our first Medical Fitness Conference since the pandemic at the Los Angeles Athletic Club: https://www.medicalfitnesstour.org/mft2023/ Any questions? Email Lisa Dougherty Lisa@MedFitEd.Org The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3nTQsbb

Using health benefits for personal training? At one point this was wishful thinking. Get sick, they said, then you can use those flex benefits. Gain weight, lose muscle and strength, then come back was essentially the message.  Ever wished you could use your flex benefits toward your personal training and run into obstacles and red tape? Well, you're going to want to tune in because the world has changed in many ways this past 2 and a half years. This one is a welcome and it's just the beginning. If you sat on the sidelines watching gyms close, exercise options dwindle for those who needed it most then listen up. This interview episode unpacks the new MedFit Care and explains how if you've got a special condition requiring a more medical exercise specialist than the norm of pass-test-become-certified process, this is for you.  Exercise became essential. Though it took time, over the course of the pandemic we've seen it happen. While some claim gyms are germ-ridden others have acknowledged that gyms, and trainers or even more qualified medical exercise specialists and health coaches, are a must.  Let's dive into this episode about using health benefits for personal training or health coaching.  My Guest:  Lisa Dougherty started her fitness career in 1999 and has worked for over 20 years with clients with medical conditions or chronic disease, amassing dozens of certifications and continuing education along the way. Inspired by her father's cancer battle, she created the MedFit Network to help connect those with medical conditions to fitness, health & wellness professionals who could serve them. Later, seeing a gap in specialized education for these professionals, she founded the MedFit Education Foundation to facilitate and create high-quality education for all facets of medical fitness. She just recently launched MedFit Care which will offer medically necessary exercise prescriptions. Questions we answer in this episode: 04:05 You've made huge contributions to the fitness industry and to health, they are housed in 3 unique projects, describe those:  MedFit Network, the nonprofit MedFit Education Foundation, and in 2021 the 3rd project, MedFit Care, a telehealth company offering medically necessary exercise prescriptions. 06:25 How is MedFit Network and the MedFit Education Foundation making a difference in the quality of education and knowledge available to trainers and health coaches, as well as physicians?  11:03 What is MedFit Care and how does it work?  14:10 How would listeners wanting to use health benefits for personal training learn if they qualify and find a qualified health & fitness professional?  Is it ready, and if not, when will it be?  Connect with Lisa:  For locating someone in your area to work with :  https://medfitnetwork.org/ Join Medfit's private Facebook forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1736525619938507 For Fitness Professionals and Health Coaches: Join MFN and become a MedFit Care provider: https://medfitnetwork.org/welcome/ Lisa's guest appearances on our sister Fitness Pros site:  Is Medical Fitness the Post Pandemic Future?  FITNESS PRO PODCAST: She Means Fitness Business Download your Cheatsheet on Medfit Cares  

  Lisa Dougherty recently joined Lesley on Women We Should Know to share her amazing journey. Lisa tells of her unique experience of being the first in her field, that is now dominated by men. Her company was the first in the field to launch on the internet and for years she was the only Medical Fitness Company in the Specialty area of addressing medical conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes and Alzheimer's on google. Lisa tells the fascinating story of convincing UC Irvine to design, develop and launch a Database Management Website for Medical Fitness practitioners. It was such a groundbreaking approach to health care that in 2016 the Huffington Post published an expansive profile on Lisa and what she was bringing to the world. That same year Lisa traveled to Washington D.C. where the Obama Whitehouse named her a Champion of Change. An honor that recognizes individuals and businesses doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. And, that was only the beginning. Listeners will hear the story of Lisa's audacity, resilience and tenacity in creating a series of health support programs for which there was no map. Lisa simply build one section until she ran into a gap that wasn't being filled, then created the next level to the organization. Inspiring and informative, this is an episode for anyone who intends to keep aging.   Lisa Dougherty started her fitness career in 1999 and has worked for over 20 years with clients with medical conditions or chronic diseases, amassing dozens of certifications and continuing education along the way.  Inspired by her father's cancer battle, she created the MedFit Network to help connect those with medical conditions to fitness, health & wellness professionals who could serve them. Later, seeing a gap in specialized education for these professionals, she founded the MedFit Education Foundation to facilitate and create high-quality education for all facets of medical fitness. She just recently launched MedFit Care which will offer medically necessary exercise prescriptions. Lisa and her powerful initiatives were featured in the Huffington Post and acknowledgment by the White House (Obama administration) as a Champion of Change Finalist in 2016, recognizing individuals and businesses doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. Lisa Dougherty: Improving Lives with Medical Fitness  About the MedFit Network (MFN) founded in 2013 MFN is both a professional membership organization for fitness and allied healthcare professionals, gyms, studios, integrative wellness centers, and students as well as a free online resource directory for the community to locate fitness and allied healthcare professionals with a background in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in working with those with chronic disease or medical conditions www.MedFitNetwork.Org and www.MedFitProMag.com  About the MedFit Education Foundation (MFEF) founded in 2017 MFEF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating and facilitating education programming to empower fitness and allied healthcare professionals to work confidently with the aging population and those with chronic disease or medical conditions, disabilities, and women's health issues through online education, webinars, and conferences. www.MedFitEd.org, www.MedFitClassroom.Org www.MedicalFitnessTour.Org, www.MedFitTV.Org     About MedFit Care founded in 2021 MedFit Care is a telehealth division of MedFit that will offer medically necessary exercise prescriptions for consumers/patients to be able to use HSA/FSA monies to pay for personal fitness training and/or to be able to include personal fitness training as a medical expense on their income tax return. What can be done with a medically necessary exercise prescription    About MedFit Retreats LLC founded in 2022 MedFit Retreats will offer fitness & wellness retreats to fitness, healthcare, medical professionals, and the public at large via Mzima Wellness Retreats.   Post pandemic we are still facing a global health crisis and more people than ever before are concerned about their health, prevention, and reversing chronic disease.    Lisa and her powerful initiatives were featured in the Huffington Post and acknowledgment by the White House (Obama administration) as a Champion of Change Finalist in 2016, recognizing individuals and businesses doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. Lisa Dougherty: Improving Lives with Medical Fitness    Watch video version HERE

On this episode we talk with Lisa Dougherty, Content Director at Range about mushrooms. We talk about their rise in popularity and how they are increasingly being used as a material in consumer products, starting with mushroom leather. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-dougherty-62b1aa25/ https://www.instagram.com/lady_maxx/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorp... https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

On this episode of WIFA Waves, Jennifer and Lindsey close out Women's Health Month with Lisa Dougherty. Lisa is a leading pioneer and mover and shaker in the medical fitness space. She is the founder of MedFit Network and Medfit Education Foundation. In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise, she has many specialty certifications to work with those with medical conditions, post-surgical/rehab as well as pre-& postpartum fitness, and has been a Medical Fitness Specialist for over 20 years. In this episode, you will hear Lisa's passion for helping others, as well as her own personal story that inspired her to start MedFit Network. She shares how her hard work paid off, her hopes for the advancement of women in the medical fitness space, as well as how MedFit Network has partnered with WIFA to share these resources with our audience. Listen to the full episode for all of this and more!

An interview with Lisa Dougherty, Founder of the MedFit Network and Founder and President of the MedFit Education FoundationAnd so I think this is a perfect storm for the fitness industry to uplevel their education and be part of the healthcare continuum. I don't think it's going to be about glutes and abs anymore. I think it's going to be about prevention, wellness and rehabilitation. Living as long as you can in a state of wellness. You know, recovering from an injury, I think that's what's really important. And that's where we could serve our highest good in the fitness industry.Lisa DoughertyBuilding a medical fitness network Integrating health & fitness with healthcareFitness professionals becoming trusted partners in the healthcare continuumFitness professional education and continuing educationFitness industry standards Medical fitness movement Post-pandemic fitness industryMedical fitness success storiesPlay spanhttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

Lisa stresses the importance of integrating medical fitness into the fitness community. Personal trainers should take the opportunity to add to their tool box and become a specialist in training clients with chronic disease and health issues. Lisa talks about the opportunities that MedFit Network provides to fitness professionals across the world. Take a listen and learn a new skill!

Lisa Dougherty, Content Director at Range, talks about the history of product in virtual spaces, the significance of games, and the opportunity for outdoor / sports brands to include their products in digital experiences.Watch Lisa's presentation at Outdoor Retailer.https://fb.watch/3Iaxa3VQkp/Follow Lisa on Instagram and connect with Range on IG and on their website.https://www.instagram.com/lady_maxx/https://www.instagram.com/thisisrange/https://thisisrange.com/For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Are you a medical fitness professional or want to be? On this episode I catch up with founder of the Medfit Network about the 2020 and what's a head. My Guest Lisa Dougherty founded the MedFit Network in 2013. It is both a free online resource directory and professional membership organization. She established the MedFit Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501©(3) in 2017 to elevate the quality and amount of available education for fitness and allied healthcare professionals. Beyond COVID we are still facing a chronic disease, obesity, opioid and mental health crisis. This is an opportunity for the fitness & healthcare professionals to up level their education and services to be the front line of healthcare by aiding in the management and prevention of chronic disease. This is a time where they can expand their offerings and services to the largest, fastest growing demographic in the US (the world). Questions we answer in this episode: Who joins Medfit? What do you see Medfit members doing differently than a year ago when we were normal? Do you agree that this may also weed out the weak and leave us with the strong? As the founder of Medfit what have you found was the message of members during the pandemic? Were there noticeable waves of response? What have we learned about fitness and health habits during the pandemic? What have we learned about serving clients? What has changed for Medfit and what has stayed the same? You're offering some new ways to connect and interact? “The average personal trainer fails within 2 years” ~Lisa Dougherty, Medfit founder Connect with Medfit: https://www.medfitclassroom.org/ Social media: https://www.facebook.com/MedFitNetwork 60-day free trial membership https://medfitnetwork.org/promo/  Fitnessmarketingmastery-dot-com/medicalfitness

On this episode of the MedFit Podcast, you will hear from the MedFit founder and mastermind herself, Lisa Dougherty! Listen closely as Lisa reveals the evolution of the MedFit Network, the MedFit Education Foundation, the MedFit Professional Magazine, MedFit TV, the MedFit Classroom, the MedFit Tour, and the MedFit Podcast.Her mission is simple. We must bridge the gap between the medical and fitness professions to proactively make the world a healthier place. Lisa’s story will pull at your heartstrings as she discusses how her inspiration stemmed from watching her dad lose his battle with cancer. As a result, Lisa is on a mission to help people find resources for qualified health and fitness professionals to work with special populations.Lisa Dougherty is a problem-solver, a thought-leader, and a visionary. In 2016 she was featured in the Huffington Post and received a letter from President Obama proclaiming that she was a “Champion for Change!” Lisa Dougherty is committed to providing top-level continuing education to fitness professionals around the world through her countless platforms. Be ready to take copious notes as Lisa reveals her latest “fitness specialist” courses set to launch this fall.CONNECT with MedFitMedFit Networkwww.medfitnetwork.orgFacebook: @medfitnetworkFacebook Private Group for ProfessionalsInstagram: @medfitnetworkMedFit Education Foundationwww.medfited.orgwww.medfitclassroom.orgwww.medfitpromag.comwww.medfittour.org

Great interview with Lisa Dougherty discussing COVID-19, being quarantine, mental and emotional health, her MedFit Network, MedFit Education Foundation, MetFit TV, MedFit Professional Magazine, webinars and more. The MFN is both a professional membership organization for fitness,allied healthcare professionals, gyms,studios,integrative wellness studios and students and a free online resource directory for the community to locate fitness and allied healthcare professionals with a background in prevention,treatment, and rehabilitation in working with those with chronic diseases, medical conditions ,etc. listen in to see how you can connect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 154 - Lisa Dougherty – Founder – MedFit Network and MedFit Education Foundation MedFit Network (medfitnetwork.org) is both a professional membership organization for fitness and allied health-care professionals, gyms, studios & integrative wellness centers, and students and a free online resource directory for the community to locate fitness and allied healthcare professionals with a background in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in working with those with chronic disease or medical conditions. “I didn’t do it to make a ton of money, I did it to make a difference...what is happening right now is an awakening for the world that you have to be fit and healthy.” -Lisa Dougherty In these unprecedented times, there is no guest I could think of to be more fitting than the one, the only, Lisa Dougherty! Lisa leads the world in the fight to bring together medical and fitness professions to work together to proactively make the world a healthier place. Lisa’s story will pull at your heartstrings as her inspiration came from watching her dad lose his battle with cancer and seeing the need for people to more easily find resources for qualified health and fitness professionals to work with special populations. Lisa is a problem-solver, a thought-leader, and makes sure her dreams become a reality. Lisa created the non-profit MedFit Network, The MedFit Education Foundation, MedFit Professional Magazine, MedFit TV, the Medical Fitness Tour, and more. In 2016 she was featured in the Huffington Post and received a letter from President Obama proclaiming that she was a “Champion for Change!” Lisa Dougherty is committed to providing top-level continuing education to fitness professionals around the world through her many platforms. We can’t wait for you to hear her story! Be the Change! -The Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com MedFit Network Links and Social Media: The MedFit Network: www.medfitnetwork.org MedFit Classroom: www.medfitclassroom.org MedFit TV: www. medfittv.org MedFit Education Foundation: www.medfited.org Medical Fitness Tour: www.medfittour.org MedFit Professional Magazine: www.medfitpromag.com Facebook: MedFit Network Professional Group Forum

Lisa Dougherty is the mom of an 18-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her son Sam was diagnosed at age 4 1/2. Join us as Lisa shares her family's journey, insights, and some helpful, local resources in New York's Capital Region. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/signin?forceLogin=false&returnUri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fdonate&state=%252F%253Ftoken%253DoMZFScDWUfSeZaII_QpceWv1yil3nAdF10BTXOXsfKXxXtlMoE8rh_wU19uDOjudPczXoW%2526fromUL%253Dtrue&intent=donate&ctxId=239945121f36446fb315b0d)

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 143 - Medical Fitness Tour 2020 Recap - Christine & Brian Rally for Doctors to Prescribe Fitness & Nutrition “We all share the same mission; we want to improve the quality of peoples’ lives through movement and nutrition. Let’s shift the paradigm!” -Christine In Episode 143, Brian and Christine reunite for a powerful conversation about shifting the paradigm that exists between the current state of medical professionals and fitness professionals around the world. Christine talks about her recent trip to lecture at the Medical Fitness National Conference at the University of Irvine and discusses her trademarked facial fitness and rehabilitation program, Let’s FACE It Together™. Both Brian and Christine elaborate on some of the latest research and studies to support the collaboration of both professions. While the traditional doctor “treats problems,” the fitness professional is interested in preventing problems and reducing the onset of diseases. Let’s geek out on the research and studies that prove a healthy diet that includes movement will naturally lead you to live a more quality life! If you have yet to hear about the MedFit Network and Education Foundation, a non-profit organization spearheaded by Lisa Dougherty, it’s time to check it out and join the movement. Let’s Shift the Paradigm! -The Two Fit Crazies www.TwoFitCrazies.com MedFit Links: Medical Fitness Tour: https://www.medicalfitnesstour.org/ MedFit Network: https://medfitnetwork.org MedFit Education Foundation: https://medfited.org/ Past Episodes Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Evan Osar, DC - Integrative Movement Specialist/Author - Episode 78 https://www.twofitcrazies.com/the-podcast/2019/1/17/dr-evan-osar-dc-integrative-movement-specialistauthor-episode-78 Maurice Williams - Move Well Fitness LLC/Move Well Fit Academy/NASM Master Instructor & MedFit Network, Director of Membership Services - Episode 132 https://www.twofitcrazies.com/the-podcast/tag/Maurice+Williams

Lisa Dougherty, a sexual harassment survivor, shares her story with GTA's Founder and CEO John H. Gomez and her attorney Junior Partner Patrick Stormes Swan. While undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Lisa's supervisor repeatedly harassed her, making an already difficult time in her life absolutely unbearable. She followed her protocols by filing a compliant, but it only made the situation worse so she sought the help of Partner Bibianne Fell and Junior Partner Patrick Stormes Swan. Lisa discusses that difficult time as well as the process working with her attorneys, the litigation process, and the resolution.

"The industry is now embracing and accepting the space between medicine and fitness," states Lisa Dougherty, Founder of the MedFit network and--clearly--a woman on a mission! Like many of the best businesses, MedFit Network evolved organically from (an extremely important!) need that had yet to be met. It is now the largest directory of fitness professionals on the Internet who work with special populations. Last year, Lisa took this on the road and started the Medical Fitness Tour and was acknowledged by the Obama administration as a "Champion of Change." Listen to learn more about this incredibly worthy cause and how your club can get involved. 

Lisa Dougherty first became interested in genealogy as a teenager in the 1970s when she helped her father find relatives in Ireland. She pursued genealogy again as an adult when, after her father died, her mother gave her a folder with the papers they had assembled. Back then, records were obtained the old-fashioned way, by writing letters and receiving documents. The internet along with genetic testing has revolutionized genealogy. Now, says Dougherty, many more are interested in finding their family history. Whereas before genealogy was often a hobby pursued by retirees, many young people are now involved. Anyone can do it, Dougherty says, adding the caveat: You have to be prepared for surprises. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Personal training success is dependent on a mixture of fitness education, communication skills, and business intelligence. This episode is a round up of six influential fitness professionals.  I'm introducing the career planning optimization series and I'm hosting influential fitness professionals about the business. Each is either a master trainer, or fitness owner, or industry leader in some way who has enjoyed longevity of successful and profitable business. They share their response to "What do you wish you'd known before you got into personal training?" This episode previews the series of full episodes with each and every one of them where they share their tips for your personal training success.  Earn from their mistakes by applying their tips to invest in your education, coaching, mentoring or hire better for staff members who can cover the bases you can't or don't want to do! Inside this episode you'll hear from: Dan Ritchie of Functional Aging Institute, FAI, about the importance of email marketing in personal training success.  Dave Smith, founder of an online fitness professional's organization about the importance of influencing fewer people in a bigger way for personal training success.  Shawna Kaminski, influential Canadian business owner - midlife women's fitness specialist, and coach for fitness professionals, shares her 4-step process of vetting a coach and the the value of coaches and mentors. Forty-year business owner Tom Durkin shares the disappointing reality he faced after adding personal training to his programs and services. It provides insight for personal training success skills you want in order to stand out.  Lisa Dougherty, Medfit Network founder, talks about what she wished she'd known about the population's changing needs. Barry Ennis, who has an international presence and career that will inspire you, discusses his biggest tip for personal training success and a career bigger than you might imagine right now.  Erin Carson, owner and manager of Rallysport in Boulder and ECfitBoulder online training for triathletes and anyone who wants balanced fitness shares her golden secret for personal training success. It's not another degree, another certification, and it's available to potentially any trainer. Leave your comments below the show at http://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com  Leave a rating in iTunes (and subscribe to get the shows right to your phone). 

There are different motivational factors that are pushing people to focus on their health. More people are now changing their diet, exercising more, or getting into yoga and meditation. I truly see that as a growing trend. - Lisa Dougherty of MedFit Network http://bit.ly/wfpodcast JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE What steps are the medical, fitness, and wellness industries taking to ensure Baby Boomers can live the healthy lives they desire? In Wellness Force Radio episode 193, President and Founder of MedFit Network, Lisa Dougherty, shares health organizations and professionals are helping the aging population adapt to healthier lifestyles, the benefits that the MedFit Network provides for members, and what led her down this path of helping people achieve better wellness. Whether you are a caregiver, grandparent, or simply want to feel more energized every day, find out where and how you can start being healthier now. "I'm really tough on myself and when I'm feeling sad, I think about what my dad would say to me. Somehow, I connect with that and then I know the right thing to do. So, having a practice like that helps to keep me grounded." - Lisa Dougherty of @MedFitNet http://bit.ly/wfpodcast MedFit Network MedFit Network (MFN) is a free online resource directory for people to locate fitness & allied healthcare professionals who provide services for those with chronic disease/medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Autism, Cancer, Diabetes, Disabilities Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Health Challenges, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s,  Osteoporosis, Respiratory Disease, Stroke and women’s health issues including pre & postpartum care. The MFN believes that exercise is valuable for those with chronic health & medical conditions. Developing a plan for a regular exercise & wellness program can be difficult for these people; The MFN mission is to improve the quality of life for those with chronic disease, medical conditions, have disabilities or who need pre or postnatal care help by connecting them to fitness & healthcare professionals with an interest and background in the treatment and rehabilitation of various diseases and medical conditions. The MFN donates its services as a national database management company to medical and health organizations that do not offer resources for locating fitness & allied healthcare professionals with a background in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The MFN helps market on their behalf to create and maintain a registry for the following professionals: acupuncturists, chiropractors, dietitians, fitness/yoga, health & wellness coaches, massage therapists, mental health professionals, and physical therapists. The MFN also works with consumer-based magazines for community outreach to promote this network. Listen To Episode 193 As Lisa Dougherty Uncovers: Why she launched the organization, MedFit Network. The various health practitioners that are involved with MFN. What personal challenges she has encountered and overcome throughout her life. Why natural wellness is the key to healthy bodies and minds and not necessarily medication. How MFN functions and how their professionals can help patients with their health needs. What different types of support MFN provides to their online visitors and patients. The key to the success of MFN and how they've advanced as an organization. How her own personal beliefs and emotional intelligence has led her to MFN. What her father said to help motivate her and encourage her to strive to accomplish her goals. The shift in society with a greater focus on seeking wellness help and answers. Their plan to launch MedFit TV and how this free education source will help people. How becoming a caregiver, grandparent, or not retiring early has motivated people to make healthy changes in their life. The next steps that the wellness industry will take to team up with the fitness industry to help aging Baby Boomers stay healthy. What fitness professionals can do to adapt to the aging population. How you can help others start living a healthier lifestyle for better wellness Her own self-care and self-love practices that help her create balance and focus on her wellness. What she is focusing on in her workout routines as she's getting closer to be 60 years old. What helps her stay grounded and stay collected during difficult moments. Power Quotes From The Show "There are different motivational factors that are pushing people to focus on their health. More people are now changing their diet, exercising more, or getting into yoga and meditation. I truly see that as a growing trend." - Lisa Dougherty of @MedFitNet http://bit.ly/wfpodcast "I always felt like there was something that I was supposed to do with my life and I really do think it's my ability to bring people together. While my dad was ill, he was still my mentor and very supportive. There were many times when I wanted to give up because everything was so overwhelming, but he kept telling me, "You can't give up," and that mantra became a part of me." - Lisa Dougherty "I want to leave something behind that's greater than me. The MedFit Network is a very important project for me because I feel like I'm positioning myself to really influence and change a lot of people's lives in a positive way and improve their quality of life. We really need as much help as we can get because we're more obese and sicker than ever as a population right now." - Lisa Dougherty "The Internet and trying to figure out healthcare can be overwhelming. I really wanted to make MedFit Network be the go-to place for people. We have doctors who helped create this and we even have an entire medical advisory board who have come together to create this project. So, this is a trusted website and that's why we have 30 different medical and health organizations that all recommend MFN to people who need to get help." - Lisa Dougherty "Some people are becoming caregivers and they want to try to get in better shape and health to be able to take care of a parent. There are also older people who are being motivated to make changes in their life to spend better quality time with their grandkids. Then, we have the circle of aging people who want to retire, but they can't so they have to work longer and they're looking at trying to get healthier so they can do their job for more years. So, there are several different motivational factors that are pushing people out there to maybe do something that they might not have otherwise done. More people are now motivated to change their diet, do more exercise, or get into breathwork and meditation. I see that as a growing trend now." - Lisa Dougherty Links From Today's Show MedFit Network Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Lisa Dougherty Facebook LinkedIn Whole Body Fitness Lisa Dougherty in the news Lisa Dougherty's Certifications The Medical Fitness Network - A Community Health Resource MFN / WITS Webinar with MFN Founder Lisa Dougherty Why You Should Know About Medical Fitness and Lisa Dougherty Why Fitness Professionals Should Join the Medical Fitness Network Are You 3D Fit? Longevity vs Durability: Can You Have Both? Dr. Joel Fuhrman Eat For Health by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman About Lisa Dougherty Lisa Dougherty is the President and Founder of MedFit Network. She graduated from the University of Ca, Irvine, Fitness Instructor Program, and went on to get her Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach Certifications through the American Council on Exercise. She has many specialty certifications to work with those with medical conditions, post-surgical/rehab as well as pre & postpartum fitness.  Coursework includes Heart Disease, Breast Cancer Recovery, MS, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Dementia, Arthritis, Respiratory Disease, Fibromyalgia, Knee & hip replacement, and Pre & postpartum fitness. Lisa founded Whole Body Fitness in 1999 and has helped many people of all ages. Lisa provided volunteer service as the President of the OC Nutrition & Fitness Council, a nonprofit organization, overseeing the organization’s mission and monitoring nutrition programs at schools in Orange County. Lisa enjoys working out, running, art & museums, travel to tropical locations, and her canine and feline family. 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Lisa Dougherty is a fitness industry pioneer, a personal trainer as well as CEO of Medical Fitness Network and President of Medical Fitness Education Foundation.Lisa graduated from the University of California, Irvine’s Fitness Instructor Program, and went on to get her Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach Certifications through the American Council on Exercise. She has many specialty certifications to work with those with medical conditions, post-surgical/rehab as well as pre-& postpartum fitness. Lisa founded Whole Body Fitness in 1999 and has helped many people of all ages achieve their fitness goals. Lisa provided volunteer service as the President of the OC Nutrition & Fitness Council, a nonprofit organization, overseeing the organization’s mission and monitoring nutrition programs at schools in Orange County.Lisa has been recognized as a fitness leader several times including Personal Fitness Professional Magazine naming her a Trainer of the Year Finalist in 2016 and finalist for the 2015 Trailblazer Award. She was also a 2016 finalist for the White House Champion of Change.As impressive as these accomplishments sound, the projects Lisa is working on now promise to be real game changers in the medical fitness arena.During the interview Lisa shares:- How the Medical Fitness Network connects the community to fitness, wellness, and allied health professionals to maximize quality of life. - Why people with medical conditions and chronic diseases need specialized fitness and health care.- What inspired her to start the MFN.- How MFN helps nonprofit medical and health organizations better serve their members.- Why top medical, wellness and fitness experts volunteer their time and experience to help MFN achieve their mission.- How MFN provides education to prepare professionals to serve specialized populations.- What her next projects are as well the exciting possibilities for MFN and the medical fitness marketplace.To contact Lisa or find out more about the Medical Fitness Foundation go to:lisa@medicalfitnessnetwork.orghttps://medicalfitnessnetwork.orghttps://www.facebook.com/MedicalFitnessNetworkhttps://twitter.com/MedFitNethttps://www.linkedin.com/company/https://plus.google.comNever Too Late for Fitness Radio with Phil Farishttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/never-too-late-for-fitness-radio-with-phil-faris/

This week on the podcast, Mac has gone missing and I'm joined by Lisa Dougherty, Founder and President of the Medical Fitness Network to talk about the power of exercise to prevent and heal, and the massive gap in fitness and wellness services that no one seems to want to fill, including [11:30] the huge opportunity that an unhealthy, aging population presents to fitness professionals, [18:45] the many ways the Medical Fitness Network benefits doctors and medical practices, [24:00] what it takes to bridge the gap between the medical and fitness communities, [28:00] how membership fees were set up and where the money comes from to support it all, and [34:00] the next problem the Medical Fitness Network should try to solve with it's platform.Scale Well is now The Nudgecast (The Official Nudge Podcast)! Find more episodes here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The outdoors and diversity, equity, & inclusion. We team up with Liz Song from Snowqueen and Scout to investigate the many barriers that a diverse group of people from enjoying and embracing the outdoors. Thanks to listener Sara Murphy for the push and prompt to go "beyond the buzzword of diversity." This episode features: Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin & Ava Holliday, The Avarna Group co-founders. Graciella Cabello, Latino Outdoors National Director. Miho Aida, "If She Can Do It, You Can Too. Elyse Rylander, Founder of Out There Adventures. And voice memos from: Simone Martin-Newberry, Ambreen Tariq aka @brownpeoplecamping, Lisa Dougherty, Marinel de Jesus, Monserrat Alvarez, Renuka Nagaraj, Rachel Samaniego, and Stephanie Harper. Sponsored by Sierra Club Outdoors. Learn more at http://she-explores.com/podcast

Lisa Dougherty graduated from the University of Ca, Irvine, Fitness Instructor Program, and went on to get her Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach Certifications through the American Council on Exercise. She has many specialty certifications to work with those with medical conditions, post surgical/rehab as well as pre & postpartum fitness. Lisa is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network. The (MFN) is a free online resource directory for consumers to locate fitness & allied healthcare professionals interested in working with those with chronic disease/medical conditions or those with women's health issues. The MFN donates its services as a national database management company to medical, health organizations that do not offer resources for locating fitness & allied healthcare professionals interested in working with their populations. https://medicalfitnessnetwork.org/welcome

Shakespeare adaptations are a proud tradition. Prokofiev turned ROMEO AND JULIET into a ballet. Verdi turned MACBETH and OTHELLO into operas, and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and TWELFTH NIGHT have been converted by Hollywood into teen comedies. But there’s a different type of Shakespeare adaptation that’s a lot harder to get right – that’s when someone takes an existing piece of popular entertainment and reimagines it as if it might have been written by Shakespeare. As Ian Doescher can tell us, that can be hard to get right. He’s the author of six books under the series title, William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, based on the hit films featuring Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and the rest. As you’ll hear, making this work has taken far more thinking and craftsmanship than you might imagine. Ian is interviewed by Stephanie Kaye. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. © December 1, 2015. Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. “I Feel Now The Future In The Instant” was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster and Esther Ferington. We had help from Timmy Olmstead at WAMU-FM in Washington and Lisa Dougherty and the staff at Digital One recording studios in Portland, Oregon.

Lisa Dougherty is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network, a volunteer driven organization providing a free national fitness and health care referral service for those with (chronic) medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke.

Lisa Dougherty is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network, a volunteer driven organization providing a free national fitness and health care referral service for those with (chronic) medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke.

Lisa Dougherty is a woman on a mission to help patients with chronic illness and medical conditions connect with allied healthcare professionals find the extra services they need. In helping her father manage four bouts of cancer she realized that personal fitness has a huge impact on his well-being, especially during treatment. As a result of this experience, she became of of the founders of the Medical Fitness Network - a free, volunteer-driven network of allied health professionals with special training and certifications for patients with chronic illness and medical illness as well as pregnancy. Service a wide-variety of conditions the MHN offers including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke. The MFN is an online resource for locating well-trained fitness & healthcare professionals that include: acupuncturists, chiropractors, dietitians, fitness, health & wellness coaches, massage therapists, physical therapists, psychologists and yoga professionals, creating a truly unprecedented multidisciplinary network.  This team approach, facilitated through the Medical Fitness Network, will positively impact the care of many individuals with chronic disease. Listen to our conversation or drop in at the time stamps below: 00:00 Introduction00:40 What is the Medical Fitness Network?03:27 Pre & Post Natal services04:41 How many are in the MFN05:21 Using the internet to connect patients and specialists06:13 Membership dues in the SMHN08:30 Types of health conditions served by MFN09:00 Cancer Exercise Institute10:00 A little about Lisa's background13:00 Exercising to help cancer patients16:35 Matt Cavallo - MFN Advisory Board17:00 MS Fitness Challenge - David Lyons18:30 Screening the health professionals18:54 What professional services are offered?19:38 It's all about wellness20:51 How to reach more professionals22:48 HIPAA or Privacy issues?29:37 Family impacts decision to serve26:36 Specific exercises for specific conditions29:40 Facebook promotion32:10 Social Media Tip: Susan Woolner - Use Buffer to manage publishing content The Medical Fitness Network was founded by Lisa Dougherty, Dr. John Heydt & Dr. David Kruse and has over 60 volunteers serving on its Advisory Board, representing all the health categories listed above. They have over 100 national business partners that promote and support the network by offering members discounts on products, services and continuing education courses. The MHN offers free full page advertising for businesses in exchange for these discounts for our members and the willingness to promote our network and help with our membership drive. MFN is collaborating with medical and health organizations as their resource network for fitness & healthcare professionals. MFN donates all services and provides a managed database of qualified health and fitness providers, promotes the organization and its work, and offers fundraising platforms from partners like fitRaise. The network is FREE to the community, FREE for medical & health organizations and FREE for the businesses that support it. There is nominal fee for professionals ($99) and facilities ($199) who want to be listed as a provider in the professional’s directory and receive member discounts.  All monies paid for dues are invested back into the network for continued growth and allow us to donate our services to medical & health organizations. The Medical Fitness Network is about everyone coming together to serve the greater good... click to get involved!