MedFit Network (MFN) is the premier professional membership organization for fitness and allied healthcare professionals interested or working in the medical fitness space. We offer the community a free online resource directory to locate these professionals.

As a professional membership organization, we help support elite personal trainers & allied health professionals so they can have the impact, freedom, income they deserve, by serving those who need next-level, specialized trainers to provide guidance towards improving health and quality of life.

We provide members with tools, resources, connections and discounts to succeed in this space. More importantly, you become part of a movement to change lives.

Joining the MedFit Network sets you apart from other professionals; you’ll build credibility with the community and medical professionals. Our members agree to a code of conduct & core values, showing consumers you abide by all laws, treat clients and other professionals with respect, and conduct business in an ethical manner.

We are entering a new era with medical fitness in terms of understanding how exercise can help individuals with chronic illness, pain, stress, and depression as well as improve functionality — physically and mentally.

As the demand for fitness professionals increases, more people will enter this field. There remains no single, standard qualification or certification required to practice as a personal fitness trainer.

BUT, anyone with basic knowledge of fitness can advertise themselves as a fitness trainer. This is an injustice to the many experienced and credentialed fitness professionals. This also puts the consumer at risk and places an unfair burden on them to screen and research the credentials of a potential health and fitness professional. This is why Lisa Dougherty started the MedFit Network.

MOST of the general public do not know how to develop the components of a progressive fitness program. Those with medical issues have an even greater challenge. This includes people over 50, those with chronic medical conditions (for example: high blood pressure, blood sugar, high cholesterol, arthritis, osteoporosis), women going through menopause, had joint replacement,  battling depression, chronic pain, overweight or obesity, or those finished with prescribed physical therapy sessions. These individuals make up a majority of our U.S. population! They need to find a fitness professional that has specialty training to understand their specific needs and limitations.

We need professionals like you to join this national project & registry!

Medical Fitness Specialists help make the transition from medical management and/or physical therapy to a regular physical activity program following a surgery, an injury, a medical diagnosis or exacerbation of a pre-existing condition.

They possess the training and skills to work with medical conditions. Medical needs may include obesity, diabetes, hypertension, neuromuscular disorders, heart disease, lung disease, osteoporosis, orthopedic injury, cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, menopausal and hormonal changes, and mental health.

“Medical fitness specialist” does not just include personal trainers or fitness professionals. We welcome all fitness, wellness and health related disciplines on our Network, including chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, etc. All of these professionals should work collaboratively to improve lives!

• Increase Your Online Exposure. Membership includes a full page profile on the MFN public directory. Top medical & health organizations direct consumer traffic to the MFN looking for services like yours. On MedFit Network, your ideal clients have a place to find you.  Check out a sample profile.
• Build trust and credibility with the medical community & allied healthcare professionals and your clients.
• Your membership stands for more! All MFN members agree to a code of conduct & core values. It’s highly encouraged to showcase this affiliation. Doing so shows consumers you abide by all laws, treats clients and other professionals with respect, and conducts business in an ethical manner.  Add your Membership Badge to your website & email signature for instant credibility. Yes, it matters, consumers DO Notice!
• Free Educational Webinars. New webinars weekly, presented by industry experts on a range of medical fitness and active aging topics. (Over $500 value)
• Subscription to MedFit TV. Access to 100+ hard-hitting webinars and educational conference recordings on MedFit TV. ($99 value)
• Member Only Discounts. Receive exclusive discounts on MedFit Classroom‘s suite of medical fitness courses, as well as discounts from our 70+ partners offering certifications, continuing education courses and products.
• Social Media Spotlights. Marketing Opportunities. Website and social media exposure via MFN and our medical & health organization partners who highlight our members weekly.
• MFN Professional Group Forum. Be part of the MFN community with access to the private MFN Professional Group Forum, where you can network with other professionals and seek advice from experts.
• Become an Industry Expert. Distinguish yourself as a thought leader in your field. Members are invited to contribute original articles within their area of specialty for our blog, and receive additional exposure as an MFN Industry Expert.

In this industry, education and continuing education is critical — not only for business success, but to effectively and safely work with clients of all skill levels and health histories. MFN professional membership includes education opportunities & discounts. Our goal is to help members gain skills within their profession to help improve the quality of life for the aging population and those with medical conditions or chronic disease.