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Our Medical Fitness Association Certification!

By: Wellness Center Staff

January 5, 2014, 5:26 pm - Categories: News

We are proud to announce that the Chelsea Wellness Center has been certified through the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the leading organization dedicated solely to medically supervised integrated outcomes and accountability based fitness facilities. This certification is a significant step forward in the health of the entire community and to the individuals taking responsibility for their personal health. Chelsea Wellness Center is the only certified fitness center in Michigan. There are 28 MFA-certified centers in the United States.

The certification process completed in August involves an in-depth review of the center’s adherence to MFA’s prescribed standards and guidelines. The Chelsea Wellness Center met criteria, in part, by having the following:

• A health care advisory committee (consisting of area physicians, registered nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers) that meets quarterly to review our programs, testing procedures and policies for safety and effectiveness.
• Degreed Fitness Staff with high-level certifications, from the most respected organizations in the industry.
• Pre-activity screenings, fitness assessments and individualized program guidelines for all members regardless of their level of conditioning or medical history.
• A variety of Fitness and Wellness Programming for members and for the community.
• Certified Group Exercise Instructors.
• Communication with Physicians and other health care providers to obtain approval, as well as exercise recommendations and restrictions.
• Emergency Policies and Procedures that are reviewed and practiced regularly. All team members are CPR/AED trained and multiple team members also are First-Aid certified and have completed water safety training.

We strive to make your experience at the Wellness Center safe, happy and healthy every day!