“How to Land Your First 3 Medical Referrals”
One conversation with the right doctor can change your practice.

But how do you follow up without sounding pushy?

The MES App gives you Referral Follow-Up Templates so you can strengthen relationships with doctors while proving your professionalism.

📑 Example inside the App:
“Dear Dr. Patel, after 6 sessions, Ms. Daniels’ balance and stair-climbing have significantly improved. Attached is her progress note…”

👉 Build trust. Win referrals. Grow your practice.
Start today: www.MedicalExerciseSpecialistApp.com
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Stop Struggling Alone. Start Building a Real Practice.

You became a Medical Exercise Professional (MedExPRO) because you wanted to help people with medical conditions regain their lives. But let’s be honest…

• You’re overwhelmed trying to figure out how to get referrals from doctors and therapists.
• You’re unsure what to say when you finally get in front of a physician.
• You’re constantly reinventing the wheel with program design, documentation, and progress tracking.
• You know your practice could grow, but you don’t have the systems, templates, or strategies to get there.
• You feel stuck—trained, certified, but not confident you can turn this into a full-time, profitable business.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

That’s why we created the MES App—to put 31 years of proven Medical Exercise Training experience in your pocket, av...

How James Built a 6-Figure Medical Exercise Practice with the MES App

Medical Exercise Professionals (MedExPROs) everywhere share the same frustration:

• You’ve invested in certification and advanced training.
• You know how to design safe, effective programs for clients with medical conditions.
• You believe in the value of what you do.

But when it comes to turning that knowledge into a steady stream of referrals and a profitable practice, you’re left asking… “How do I actually make this work?”

That’s where the story of James comes in—and how the MES App became the game-changer that took him from struggling trainer to six-figure MedExPRO.

James’ Struggle: The MedExPRO Reality

When James first completed his certification, he had the skills but not the systems.

He was working long hours, trying to:

• Convince doctors to refer him clients (without knowing what to say).
• Design programs for complex clients (reinventing the wheel every time).
• Keep his notes and documentation organ
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In Tip #41 of the MET 101 Tips eBook series, Dr. Mike tackles one of the most frequently asked—and crucial—questions for MedExPROs: “What should I charge for my medical exercise (ME) services?” His answer is rooted in experience, professionalism, and long-term sustainability for your practice.

Dr. Mike’s formula is simple but strategic:

• Find your local personal training rates—both for assessments and sessions.
• Charge 25% to 50% more for ME training sessions.
• Charge at least 50% more for your ME assessments than a standard personal training assessment.

Why the higher price tag? Because as a MedExPRO, you're delivering more than a workout. You’re investing in advanced education, communicating with medical professionals, and designing programs based on functional outcomes—not just fat loss or fitness trends. Your services are a vital extension of the healthcare system, and that added value must be reflected in your pricing.

Dr. Mike also makes a critical distinction between a sc...

Something powerful is coming for MedExPROs ready to grow. The Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) App was built for those managing complex clients and seeking real, lasting connections with referring providers. It’s more than just another tool—it’s a quiet revolution in your pocket. Whether you're looking to elevate your client outcomes, sharpen your marketing to medical professionals, or finally gain clarity in your business systems, the MES App was designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you’re meant to go.

Stay tuned. The future of your practice might be one tap away. Get on the first user list. Send an email to [email protected]. In the subject line, put MES App.

August is here. Clients are trickling back from summer break. You’re waiting. Hoping and planning for a strong fall.

But if you’re like most MedExPROs I talk to, you’re also feeling frustrated—because despite all your certifications, passion, and hustle… something’s still not working.

Here’s the hard truth: 5 core challenges keep even the most skilled MedExPROs from building thriving, referral-ready practices.

Let’s see if any of these sound familiar:

🔹 Lack of Clarity

You started in fitness, added medical exercise… but now you’re juggling group classes, stretching sessions, post-rehab clients, and trying to be everything to everyone. The result? No clear identity. No consistent message.

🔹 No Medical Referrals

You’ve reached out to doctors, PTs, and chiropractors—but the referrals just aren’t coming. Maybe you get the occasional backdoor endorsement, but not direct, professional referrals.

🔹 Overwhelmed by Complex Clients

Clients with multiple conditions leave you unsure where...

The last 31 years have proven something powerful:

👉 Medical Exercise Professionals (MedExPROs) are more than trainers.

👉 We’re not just bridging gaps—we’re building a new standard in post-rehab care.

👉 And the future of functional health may rest on how well we rise to meet what’s next.

In our last article, we outlined five major goals MedExPROs must pursue over the next decade:

1. Become the next tier after rehab
2. Lead community-based chronic condition programs
3. Champion outcome data collection and documentation
4. Serve as post-rehab client care navigators
5. Build practices that collaborate with and support healthcare systems

But goals require skills. Not more exercises—but professional capabilities that elevate how we practice, communicate, document, and lead.

Here are the 5 critical skills every MedExPRO must master to achieve the next level of professional impact.

1. 📋 Functional Documentation & Outcome Tracking

Why it matters:

If we want to be taken seriously by healthcar...

This year marks 31 years since the very first Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) workshop. That single event sparked the development of a profession that has helped tens of thousands of clients around the world regain function, reclaim independence, and live stronger lives after rehab or in the face of chronic disease.

Over the past three decades, MedExPROs, including Medical Exercise Specialists, Post Rehab Conditioning Specialists, and Medical Exercise Program Directors, have done more than deliver great results—they’ve carved out a role that never existed before. They’ve brought clarity to the blurred lines between fitness and healthcare. They’ve earned the trust of physicians and therapists. And most importantly, they’ve changed lives.

Here are four major accomplishments MedExPROs can celebrate—and four more that must define the next decade.

🎯 WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED IN 31 YEARS

1. We Standardized Post-Rehab Exercise Protocols

MedExPROs took the guesswork out of exercise after ...

💥 5 Truth Bombs Medical Exercise Pros Need to Hear

🔷 What the Industry Gets Wrong—and What You Must Do Instead

This year marks 31 years since we launched the first Medical Exercise Specialist workshop, and in that time, we’ve seen our field grow from an emerging idea into a recognized "Bridge Between Healthcare and Fitness". But with that growth has come confusion—largely fueled by the fitness industry's obsession with certifications over competence. 

Fitness organizations are racing to release the next “medical” or “corrective” exercise certification, and professionals are racing to collect them. But here’s the hard truth: 

👉 1. If you’re not obtaining a diagnosis for the client; 

👉 2. Communicating with the client's medical professionals; 

👉 3. Documenting every MET assessment and session and 

👉 4. Working toward sshort and long-term functional goals...

You’re not practicing Medical Exercise Training. You’re just doing personal training with higher rates and riskier clients w...

10 Essentials to Unlock Reimbursement

In today’s healthcare environment, Medical Exercise Professionals (MedExPROs) are more critical than ever—bridging the gap between rehab discharge and long-term functional recovery. But if you're still operating under a purely cash-based model, you're not just limiting your revenue—you’re also limiting your impact.

Insurance reimbursement is no longer off-limits. It's possible. It’s happening. And it’s one of the most powerful ways to grow your practice, reach more clients, and gain recognition from medical professionals.

But you need a system. And that’s what the Cracking the Code blueprint delivers. Below are the 10 essential steps every MedExPRO must follow to position their services for insurance reimbursement. These steps won’t teach you to file a claim on their own—but they’ll show you exactly where the path begins.

🔑 The 10-Step Reimbursement Blueprint for MedExPROs

1.  🧾 Verify Insurance Eligibility
   Don’t assume anything based on a clie
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