The Medical Fitness Association
Mission Statement
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is a member-driven, nonprofit organization. Our mission is to foster opportunities for the development and operational success of medically integrated fitness centers. MFA provides industry standards, educational programs, benchmarks, outcome measurements, professional development and networking opportunities for the medical fitness industry.
Vision Statement
To lead a global network of medically integrated centers and programs in the pursuit of well-being.
Medical Fitness
Medically integrated health and fitness centers are defining the future of professionally administered programs and services to an aging population, and are improving outcomes for clients/patients with chronic diseases and multiple risk factors. These centers have proven they can provide a continuum of care, fulfill the mission of their sponsoring institution, and be financially viable in a variety of communities. The pioneers in the medical fitness industry believe the future of hospitals and other wellness/fitness organizations is in improving the health status of the communities they serve. Preventing disease is the key to the future.
Notable growth and success throughout the medical fitness industry is becoming more prevalent each year. Based on information obtained through industry surveys and other sources, the number of centers has grown from 79 centers in 1985 to 950 in 2008. The number of members served has grown to over 3 million and is projected to reach over 4 million by 2010.
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), a non-profit organization, was formed in 1991 to assist medically integrated health and fitness centers achieve their full potential. The Association is a professional membership organization whose mission is to ascertain and respond to the needs of medically integrated centers throughout the world. As a resource to the medical fitness industry, MFA is 100% focused on medical fitness, and is the first association to have focused on hospital fitness and wellness. Medical fitness is our #1 mission--and our only mission.
Benchmarks for success.
MFA membership gives you access to in-depth research on the latest industry trends. We report on programs, practices, operations and more. What works. What doesn't. By sharing vital data, we help members formulate standards and protocols that foster excellence and optimize success.
Professional Development.
MFA-sponsored conferences, seminars and educational programs provide exceptional learning and networking opportunities. The goal? Expand the knowledge base of all involved--hospital executives, physicians and medical fitness center professionals alike--and help our members improve the overall health of the communities they serve.
Promoting the difference.
As a medically integrated health and fitness center, the services you offer your community are exceptional and unique. And it's important that the public understands the added value your facility offers over other health clubs. Your active membership in MFA helps identify your organization as a leader in proactive health care.
Increasing public awareness.
MFA has made it a top priority: increase public awareness of the benefits of medical fitness. By cultivating media relationships, providing source material for articles, features and news stories, and distributing press releases, the Association is carrying the message--one that resonates loud and clear with your target prospects.
Grow with us.
The Medical Fitness Association informs, promotes, provides exceptional networking and educational opportunities, serves as an effective advocate, and defines industry-wide standards of professional excellence.
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Membership Categories
Regular Member: $205*
Individual portable membership; MFA/ACSM Health & Fitness Journal; bimonthly Enewsletter; voting privileges; eligible to serve on Committees or Board; Reduced rate to conferences; discounted rates on MFA publications; free Career Listings on Web Site; Travel Pass Program participation; Member Advantage Program--vendor discounts; Member Only Area access on web site; Regional meetings; National Facility Locator listing; Marketing tips & tools; Medical Fitness Week marketing materials; facility internship job board; quarterly educational teleconferences; Forum Q&As; eligible to serve as host site for Wellcoaches training
Regular Facility Member: $500
All Regular Member benefits plus the ability to list five (5) individuals at ONE location/site. One copy of the MFA / ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. Additional staff can be listed on the membership for $75 per person at the time of registration.
Student Member: $75
Receives special rate to annual conference; bimonthly newsletter; access to Member Only web site. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time in a field related to exercise science or sports medicine. Graduate students must have earned a bachelor's degree in a field related to exercise science or sports medicine and is carrying at least one-half of a full load, as defined by the attending institution, during at least one semester of a regular academic year. Include documentation of credit hours and a copy of current student ID with membership application.
Regular Advisory Member: $2,500
Assumes a leadership role in the industry by participating on an Advisory Committee to the MFA Board; Supports the growth of MFA through financial support; One free registration to the Annual Conference; Recognition during Annual Conference of Advisory status; Listed on all MFA print material; Complimentary copy of all MFA publications; Serves as institutional membership for multiple facilities; Ability to list ten names for all MFA email correspondence (newsletters, surveys, etc.); Web Link to Central Organization on MFA site; Plus all benefits listed for Regular members. May list up to two (2) individuals to receive the MFA/ACSM Health & Fitness Journal.
Corporate/Vendor Member: $800
Receives bimonthly Enewsletter; Receives one copy per company of MFA/ACSM Health & Fitness Journal; Member rate to conferences; Discounted rates on MFA publications & ads; Web Site Listing & Web Link; One-time complimentary use of MFA mailing list annually--physical addresses; Opportunity to serve on MFA committees; Ability to list two names for all MFA email correspondence (newsletters, surveys, etc.); participation in yearly hard copy mailing to MFA members (Buyers Guide); discounted rates on Regional Meetings tabletops; ability to participate in the Member Advantage Program
Corporate/Vendor Advisory Member: $6,000
Assumes a leadership role in the industry; Supports the growth of MFA through financial support; Two free registrations to the Annual Conference; Complimentary tabletop displays at all Regional meetings; Complimentary tabletop display at Annual Conference--space permitting; Recognition at Annual Conference of Advisory status; Listed on all MFA print material; Complimentary copy of all MFA publications; Quarter-page ad in bimonthly Enewsletters; Ability to place flyer or brochure in all New Member Packets; Ability to list ten names for all MFA email correspondence (newsletters, surveys, etc.); One complimentary copy of the MFA/ACSM Health & Fitness Journal; Receives "New Member" list with emails/phone numbers bi-monthly; "Meet the Vendor Advisory Member" email to members; Receive 2 complimentary copies of mailing list annually (physical addresses); Plus all benefits listed for Regular/Vendor members.
*Effective January 1, 2010 individual membership is $205.
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**Please note: Membership dues are non-refundable.
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