As an independent provider of fitness and yoga programs for 15+ years, I welcomed the opportunity to belong to a network of professionals who are dedicated to the interface between our work and the medical community. It has been a long time coming, and with the amazing expansion of possibilities to connect and share our expertise through social media, MFN is doing the right thing at the right time!
MFN has increased my visibility on the web: I have been featured as a Cancer Exercise Trainer on the MFN site, as well as other cancer support websites working alongside MFN. I’m also following others in my field and in my geographic area who are doing important work. As an independent practitioner, MFN gives me a sense of community and offers opportunities to take short courses on topics of interest.
MFN is also important as a resource for individuals who are searching for fitness support on the web. Many people who could use our services are still unaware that Medical Exercise Specialists even exist! My membership and profile listing has resulted in connections with potential and actual clients in my area who have searched for an exercise specialist to meet their needs.
I highly recommend MFN to other fitness professionals, for all the reasons listed above: as a community of fitness professionals we are stronger, we can lobby for legislation (such as PHIT) we learn from one other, and we have more visibility.
