Podcasts about medical fitness network

Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough, EdD, owner of Every BODY's Fit in Oceanside, CA, is an elite NASM Master Trainer. She's a world champion natural bodybuilder, fitness model, and author of 8 books. She has a cell phone app called Fit PACE for persons in addiction recovery using exercise in their treatment program. She holds an MA in Physical Education and Health Science and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. She's a certified Group Exercise Instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (Aqua, Cycle, Yoga, and Zumba). She is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Drug & Alcohol Recovery Fitness Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Wellness Coach and Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist. She's on the Board of Education for the Medical Fitness Network.Search the Fit PACE App on your app store and make sure you follow Dr. Megan on social media @dr.megan_everybodysfitWelcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

Imagine a world where fitness professionals and the medical community work in seamless harmony, enhancing the health outcomes of those most in need. That's the transformative vision Sharon Bourke, a seasoned medical exercise specialist, has been championing for over two decades. Today, Sharon joins us as we discuss her unique approach, blending medical knowledge with fitness expertise for the chronically diseased and co-morbid population, all through the lens of health equity. We'll also spotlight her inspiring Life Energy Foundation, an initiative aimed at democratizing access to vital health and wellness information.Delve deeper with us as we candidly explore the challenges of behavior modification, and the power of foundational fitness as a catalyst for improved quality of life. Sharon shares her invaluable insights about nurturing trust-based relationships with physicians over time, coupled with the importance of recognizing when it's time to refer clients back to doctors. The journey of navigating this intricate market is not without its challenges, yet the rewards of positively impacting lives are unequivocally worth it.As we journey towards the end of our fascinating discussion, we emphasize the significant role assessments play, and the potential of creating a trail of data that arms physicians with the insights needed for targeted care. We also discuss the need for open, respectful communication between the fitness industry and the medical community—an aspect Sharon believes is crucial for the success of this integrated approach.  Get ready for an episode filled with stimulating discussions, practical insights, and real-life applications for fitness professionals.Show Notes Page: wellnessparadoxpod.com/episode103Our Guest: Sharon Bourke, CMES, PFTSharon Bourke, Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, is the founder and Executive Director of The Life Energy Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in working with people who experience limitations due to a chronic condition, such as Arthritis, Diabetes, MS, or Fibromyalgia and other Autoimmune Diseases, to improve their quality of life. She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for more than 30+ years by teaching and coaching clients in fitness clubs, private studios, and homes throughout the Washington metropolitan area. She holds certifications in medical exercise, personal training, Multiple Sclerosis, pre- and postnatal fitness, and Arthritis. Believing that movement is a key component to health and wellness, Life Energy Foundation also supports nationwide organizations such as City Colleges of Chicago, My Active Senior with tailor made workshops and presentations on a wide variety of health topics. Passionate about the “power of movement,” Sharon designs personalized exercise and behavior modification programs to help clients avoid becoming immobilized from their chronic conditions.  Compelled to clarify often confusing and misleading health information for the general population, she has coauthored the Geriatric Lifestyle and Fitness Specialist course for the MedFit Education Foundation, is an Advisory Board Member, and writes articles for Medical Fitness Network as one of their Industry Experts.Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

Ryan Carver is changing the conversation around aging and weakness. His program works with adults over 50 to bring them back to optimal health through strength and mobility training. His results are incredible! If you're getting older (and who isn't) listen up! Ryan Carver is the owner and master trainer at Leverage Fitness Solutions where they specialize in helping adults 50+ battle their injuries, illnesses, and aging to exceed previous fitness and performance levels and defy the status quo around aging. Ryan graduated from the University of Utah in Exercise Science and Nutrition, has multiple certifications and specializations. Was a finalist for international personal trainer of the year in 2020 and was just awarded fitness professional of the year by the Medical Fitness Network. He's a proud father of 4, masters athlete, and author.

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 30 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for women during and after pregnancy. In 2009 she opened Diastasis Rehab to specialize in the treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children. Dr. Oz calls Julie an "expert" on diastasis recti and Elle Macpherson credits the Tupler Technique® for a 20-minute delivery and her fast recovery. The Tupler Technique®, a research and evidenced based program to treat a diastasis recti, has now been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world in her proprietary program. Julie has written three bestselling books -- Maternal Fitness (Simon & Schuster), Lose Your Mummy Tummy (DaCapo) and her recent book Together Tummy (Mascot (2018). She has produced five videos on diastasis, and invented the Diastasis Rehab Splint®, Diastometer™ for measuring a diastasis, Corrective Connective Tissue Cream and TogetherTape™. Julie has also developed an 18-week ongoing online support program for her clients all over the world. She is on the advisory board of Fit Pregnancy, Women's Health Foundation and the Women's Sports Foundation and Medical Fitness Network. She is a frequent speaker at medical and fitness conferences including the American Hernia Society where in 2015 she spoke on the non-surgical Tupler Technique® approach to Diastasis Recti at the 1st World Conference Before Abdominal Surgery to Prevent Incisional Hernia at the Hernia conference in Hamburg Germany Sept 2019. Her website is www.DiastasisRehab.com Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2022 Dr. Laura Brayton

Great first show of 2021 with the King David Rachal III, Founder/CEO of HEALTHEFIT. Listen in to hear how his amazing HEALTHEFIT program brige the gap between the medical and fitness industries, COVID-19, Mental health awareness , health insurance negotiations, nutrition, exercis as medicine clinic profession , family , vaccines and many more topics. David Rachal III, Founder/CEO of HEALTHEFIT. Since 2001, David has established a reputation for innovative strategies and success in both the medical and fitness industry utilizing knowledge acquired through his undergraduate studies in Recreational Therapy and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare. David's lifetime commitment to engage, educate, and empower clients to understand their medical and health conditions has led to the success of thousands of clients benefiting from his use of exercise as medicine. Already equipped with a strong education foundatio n David sought to excel even further as a health and fitness educator through t he acquisition of advance certifications including Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) and the Exercise is Medicine - Credential (EIM). With this his contributions included educating and training over 1, 000 personal trainers as a Presenter, Speaker and Certification Specialist with national recognized organizations including, the Exercise Science Alliance, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and National Academy of Sports Medicine. David's subject matter expertise hasallowed him to develop programs that are used to train United States Marines at Quantico to individuals living with chronic conditions. While his talents makes him a sought after expert for commercial gyms, his military-like focus coupled with a genuine personality gives him an advantage with relationship building, training, and earning the role of Community Outreach Committee Chair for the American Diabetes Association in Central Virginia. David's most notable accomplishment has been leading HEALTHEFIT to become the first credentialed in-network provider of medical fitness services with the ability of direct health insurance reimbursement. Since 2017 he has been working with physicians that refer his medical fitness treatment plan to their patients, as they work collaboratively to improve health outcomes for patients, lower costs for payers, and increase career opportunities for today's evolving medical fitness professional. This achievement led to the acknowledgement as the very first MedFit Professional of the Year in 2019 by the Medical Fitness Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

David Rachal III studied Recreational Therapy and earned a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare. His HEALTH-E-FIT company is the first credentialed in-network provider of medical fitness services with the ability to direct health insurance reimbursement. That could give countless people over 50 more support than ever in getting fit -- and bring untold revenue to gyms and studios.In 2019, David was named the first MedFit Professional of the Year in 2019 by the Medical Fitness Network.Resources and LinksHealth-E-FitDavid on FacebookMedFitNetwork.orgNathan Sports Safety CollectionWhat Is Aquafaba?“Mank” trailer

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Trainer and Childbirth Educator. She is in the ‘better belly” business. Better belly after having a baby, better belly after abdominal surgery, and better belly after doing improper abdominal exercises like crunches. Pregnancy, abdominal surgery and crunches separate your abdominal muscles causing back pain, umbilical hernia, poor posture and GI and pelvic floor problems to name a few. This medical condition where your abdominal muscles separate is called diastasis recti and can also put a pregnant woman at risk for an unnecessary C section and a patient having abdominal surgery at risk for an incisional hernia where the stiches come undone after surgery. Her goal is that Everybelly® should be checked for a diastasis recti as part of any medical or fitness evaluation. That is because most people have this condition and just don’t know it! She says that you can only have a better belly, a flat belly and strong core that supports your back and organs if your abdominal muscles are close together! Julie has developed her research and evidenced based program called the Tupler Technique® to treat diastasis recti over twenty years. Dr Oz calls her an expert on treating Diastasis recti. She has written three books on the topic and produced five videos for women, men, children, pregnant women preparing for labor and patients having abdominal surgery to prepare for their surgery. She has developed a Diastasis Rehab Splint® and a Diastometer for measuring diastasis recti. Her program has been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world how to teach her program and is a frequent speaker at medical and fitness conferences. She is on the advisory board of Medical Fitness Network, Fit Pregnancy, Women's Health Foundation and the Women's Sports Foundation. If you should happen to get the opportunity to meet her, she is always glad to check you for a diastasis! Her website is TuplerTechnique.com

Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. She developed the Maternal Fitness® Program in 1990 and for over 30 years has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique® Program for women during and after pregnancy. In 2009 she opened Diastasis Rehab to specialize in the treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children. Dr. Oz calls Julie an "expert" on diastasis recti and Elle Macpherson credits the Tupler Technique® for a 20 minute delivery and her fast recovery. The Tupler Technique®, a research and evidenced based program to treat a diastasis recti, has now been translated into six different languages. Julie trains medical and fitness professionals all over the world in her proprietary program. Julie has written three bestselling books-- Maternal Fitness (Simon& Schuster) and Lose Your Mummy Tummy (DaCapo) and her recent book Together Tummy (Mascot (2018). She has produced five videos on diastasis, and invented the Diastasis Rehab Splint®, Diastometer™ for measuring a diastasis, Corrective Connective Tissue Cream and TogetherTape™. Julie has also developed an 18- week ongoing online support program for her clients all over the world. She is on the advisory board of Fit Pregnancy, Women's Health Foundation and the Women's Sports Foundation and Medical Fitness Network. She is a frequent speaker at medical and fitness conferences including the American Hernia Society where in 2015 she spoke on the non-surgical Tupler Technique® approach to Diastasis Recti at the 1st World Conference Before Abdominal Surgery to Prevent Incisional Hernia at the Hernia conference in Hamburg Germany Sept 2019. Her website is www.DiastasisRehab.com Visit: DrLauraBrayton.com for show notes and available downloads. © 2020 Dr. Laura Brayton

Got Client's Who Want Exercise in Pregnancy Experts?  Be it! In this second (of three) podcast episodes dedicated to women's health, fitness, and hormones I'm joined by exercise in pregnancy expert Danielle Spangler. This follows my interview with Dr Michelle Maddux on adolescent female fitness. Next up in this series I'll round up with insight on training that booming market of women in perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. Exercise in pregnancy and after delivery can be a significant part of working with women. As part of a new course being developed by the Medical Fitness Network, pregnancy and post partum are discussed in this episode. The course will launch in 2020. There will be a live pre-conference workshop at the Medfit Tour stop in Irvine in Feb 2020. Pregnancy and Exercise Expert Danielle Spangler, creator of CORE MOM (Corrective Obstetrical Related Exercise), is also a nationally known speaker, presenter, and contributing writer for the Medical Fitness Network and Medical Fitness Education Foundation. She's been researching in the prenatal space since 1995. She owns her own boutique fitness studio and together with her husband is parenting three children. (She's been there, done that!) In addition she's authored prenatal programs for continuing education for the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Fitness Learning Systems.   What are some common mistakes and myths with exercise during pregnancy and after delivery? What are some key benefits of exercise for women and their unborn baby? Why is this Medfit Women's Health, Fitness, and Hormones course so important to the health and fitness professional? How will this [Medfit] course affect the health of a woman and empower her after childbearing years? Why do you think this course is unique compared to other courses out there? Connect with Danielle: Danielle@coremomfitness.com www.coremomfitness.com More information: Medfit Specialist course  Women's Health, Fitness, and Hormones pre-conference workshop at Med Fit Tour in SoCal Thanks for leaving a rating in iTunes! visit Voice for Fitness Professionals in iTunes click listen in iTunes leave a star rating and a comment know how much I appreciate it! Women's Fitness & Hormone Expert?    

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/

For episode 29, we're talking about medical fitness and its impact on our industry. This is an advanced model of personal training that is yielding an massive opportunity that fitness clubs will be able to capitalize on, and get people more healthy than ever before through referral networks for physicians. We're learning from the CEO of Rejuv Medical, JR Burgess, about how the entrepreneurial minded fitness facility or studio, that can understand how to partner with doctors, will thrive in this new medical and fitness landscape.  Listen as we explore both the advantages and challenges of trainers becoming medical fitness specialists, and what the next couple of years will mean to our space with the passage of a 2018 Diabetes Prevention Program that will partner with insurance companies to subsidize preventative wellness services through medically supervised fitness and wellness programs. Whether you're a club owner operator or fitness professional working in a small medium or large facility, this episode will deliver the practical and actionable resources and inspiration to begin thinking outside the box and serving more customers towards better health through technology and specialized training. Be sure to listen until the end of the show to hear from JR in our "Fit Six Round" about the action steps that leaders in the fitness industry are now taking, as well as what's coming next for the growth of medical fitness. J.R. Burgess is the CEO of Rejuv Medical and MedFit. 7 years ago, he partnered with Dr. Joel Baumgartner (bam-greener) MD with the purpose to change the direction of the current healthcare crisis. Together they developed a successful medical practice that utilizes medical fitness as medicine to restore health and vitality to their patients. J.R. Burgess joined the Rejuv Medical Team in September of 2009 to assist with the development of the Weight Loss and Performance Center. Born and raised in Keewatin, Minnesota, J.R. started his career in the medical fitness industry after his successful career as an athlete led him to a passion for personal training. I help get people started on their journey of a healthier lifestyle. Listen To Episode 029 As JR Uncovers What is Medical fitness How does medical fitness address our currently broken sick care system Exercise as medicine and the future of healthcare: How does this relate to the future of sustainable business models in gyms Why almost all disease is a lifestyle problem: What role wellness and fitness technology can play in supporting healthy lifestyles Exploring the PHIT Act: What would the PHIT Act passage mean for Rejuv and Medical Fitness Understanding the Medical Fitness Network and the impact on the fitness industry  Bridging the gap between medical and fitness: what roadblocks and opportunities exist in the fitness industry when we look at combining patient or client data with actionable coaching MedFit and its core mission: Expanding the field of medical fitness and regenerative medicine What holds fitness professionals and club operators back from being early adopters and succeeding in change management Understanding the CFAN model: Cell Health, Functionality, Articulation, Neuro-kinetic Training  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show JR believes that the best is yet to come when we look at how medical fitness will create new income streams and greater health applications. With healthcare costs going up, the only answer is fitness and exercise. Industry professionals must begin to take a serious look at learning how medical fitness will yield better opportunities for revenues in clubs and service to customers. JR believes that changes in healthcare policy from a governmental level do not have to negatively impact specialized trainers or medical fitness. Because at the end of the day, it's having the right mindset around using wearable devices and the integration of tracking through club software that aggregates fitness and health data, to be combined with electronic health records, that will really provide the right solutions to a rising obesity and health epidemic. The major opportunities to fix our broken sick care system are looming on the horizon. With an open mind and a tech-focused approach, using smart data along with integrating medicine and fitness, we now can provide a new era of impact that our industry space will create for humanity. Power Quotes From JR "We must create the standards for trainers to begin integrating their services into medical facilities. What does a medical fitness specialist or certification really entail? What are the qualifications they need to work with people that have chronic disease? In personal training, there is no standard across the board, and anybody can get a weekend certification. There is no governance, so when were dealing with having to really be the best and try to take care of people with progressive injuries, there must be a training or certification the trainers will have to go through."  - JR Burgess on the Fitness + Technology Podcast "MEDFIT's goal and aim is to help doctors and preventative lifestyle medicine to reverse chronic disease and degeneration while building their bottom line. Most doctors don't know how to make this business model work, and a lot of the hospitals don't know how to do what we've created. Our model is profitable, and grows our clinic while having amazing community impact." - JR Burgess on the Fitness + Technology Podcast Resources Mentioned From JR Rejuv Medical HSA - Flex Dollars Medical Fitness Specialist ACE Fitness: The Power of A Referral Network 2018 Diabetes Prevention Program MyMedFit.com Receive a free copy of JR's book: The Medical Fitness Impact Plan: How To Reverse Chronic Disease & Degeneration While Building Your Bottom Line The Biggest Loser Maxwell Maltz -  psycho cybernetics Functional Medicine HRV Testing MYZONE JR Burgess LinkedIn Medical Fitness Association Medical Fitness Network The 2017 FIT-C Tech Trends Report Thanks To Our Outstanding Sponsors AFTERSHOKZ has created cutting edge headphones, using bone conduction sound technology perfect for cyclists, fitness professionals, and fitness enthusiasts alike. 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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.

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

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!