Medical Fitness Association honored Power Wellness with multiple national awards at the 2025 Medical Fitness Association (MFA) Annual Conference Awards Ceremony in San Diego. These prestigious honors celebrate organizations that exemplify excellence in fitness center management, innovation, and member care. This recognition reflects Power Wellness’s ongoing mission to advance community health and wellness through evidence-based programming, exceptional member experiences, and strong partnerships that drive measurable outcomes.
Advancing the Future of Medical Fitness
The Medical Fitness Association honored Power Wellness Chief Executive Officer Ken Gorman with the Hank Boerner Pioneer Award, one of the most distinguished recognitions in the medical fitness industry. Named after MFA founder Hank Boerner, this award celebrates leaders whose lifelong dedication and vision have significantly advanced the integration of healthcare and fitness.
Since founding Power Wellness in 1996, Ken Gorman has championed a new model of fitness focused on clinical partnership, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Under his leadership, Power Wellness has become the nation’s largest medically integrated fitness management organization, partnering with hospitals, health systems, and municipalities across the country.
Today, Power Wellness operates more than 25 medically integrated fitness centers nationwide, most of which are certified by the Medical Fitness Association for meeting the highest standards in safety, quality, and clinical integration.
Program Innovation Recognized Across the Power Wellness Network
The Medical Fitness Association also recognized several Power Wellness–managed centers with Program Innovation Awards, honoring outstanding health and wellness initiatives that make a measurable difference in members’ lives:
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center – Inclusive Movement: designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and special needs, offering a safe and supportive environment to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. This engaging program fosters physical wellness and a strong sense of community through fun, inclusive activities.
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center – Parkinson’s Program: A specialized program offering education, encouragement, and connection for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Sessions feature a guest speaker, group exercise, and breakout discussions to share experiences, explore new resources, and support one another in managing daily challenges.
- NorthPointe Wellness – Share the Care Maternity Programs: A program that supports pre- and post-natal mother through safe, effective, and nurturing fitness designed to strengthen body and mind. Featuring low-impact exercises and guided yoga focused on flexibility, posture, and overall wellbeing promoting health, confidence, and connection during every stage of motherhood.
These programs highlight the creativity, compassion, and medical collaboration that define Power Wellness’s approach to community wellbeing.
Rising Star Award Winners
Five Power Wellness team members were recognized by the Medical Fitness Association as Rising Stars, an honor celebrating emerging leaders who demonstrate exceptional achievement, leadership, and dedication to advancing the medical fitness community. Having a record five honorees in one year highlights the passion and excellence driving Power Wellness centers nationwide.
- Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center – Bryce Luquette
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center – Fabian Zapata
- NorthPointe Wellness – Jennifer Straube
- Loyola Center for Fitness – Nicole Brainerd
- Orland Park Health & Fitness Center – Tyler Gut
These honorees represent the next generation of leadership within Power Wellness, each demonstrating dedication to advancing the member experience and improving health outcomes.
Celebrating Leadership and Impact in Medical Fitness
The 2025 Medical Fitness Association Conference showcased Power Wellness’s continued leadership in advancing medical fitness management and program innovation. From visionary executive leadership to impactful community programming, these awards reaffirm Power Wellness’s mission to help communities live healthier, stronger lives through medically integrated fitness.