CDPHP® Fitness ConnectSM at the Ciccotti Center for Fitness in Albany, NY has earned recertification from the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). This confirms the facility meets national standards for medically integrated fitness, including safety, clinical oversight, and evidence-based programming.
MFA certification recognizes centers that offer medical integration into wellness and fitness services to support community health.
What MFA Recertification Means
MFA recertification confirms a facility meets national standards for medical fitness operations, including:
- Safe and consistent facility operations
- Clinical oversight of programs and services
- Evidence-based wellness and fitness programming
- Measurement of health and wellness outcomes
Medical fitness facilities combine medically integrated principles with fitness services to support safer, more effective wellness programs.
Standards of an MFA-Certified Facility
As an MFA-certified facility, the CDPHP® Fitness ConnectSM at the Ciccotti Center provides:
- Oversight from qualified medical professionals
- Licensed and certified fitness and wellness staff
- Chronic disease prevention and management programs
- Emergency response and safety procedures
- Individual health assessments and progress tracking
- Outcome-based wellness programming
“Achieving recertification through the Medical Fitness Association is a testament to the dedication of our entire team at the Ciccotti Center. As the only facility in New York with this distinction, we are proud to provide medically integrated fitness and wellness programs that meet the highest standards in safety, quality, and care. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting our members and community with trusted, evidence-based solutions that promote long-term health and well-being.” – Jeffrey Hill, Center Director at CDPHP® Fitness ConnectSM at the Ciccotti Center
Evidence-Based Standards in Wellness Programming
Power Wellness, as a leader in the medically integrated fitness space, partnered closely with the Ciccotti Center team throughout the MFA recertification process. This collaboration provided expert guidance and operational support to help maintain nationally recognized standards for medically integrated fitness.
The Ciccotti Center is a medically integrated wellness facility serving individuals of all ages and fitness levels from youth to adults. It offers group fitness, aquatics, rehabilitation support, and chronic disease management in a supervised, outcomes-focused environment.
About CDPHP® Fitness ConnectSM at the Ciccotti Center for Fitness
CDPHP® Fitness ConnectSM at the Ciccotti Center for Fitness is a medically integrated wellness center serving individuals of all ages and fitness levels in a clinically supervised environment focused on long-term health, offering group fitness, aquatics, rehabilitation support, and chronic disease management that combine fitness programming with clinical oversight to support evidence-based outcomes for members managing conditions, recovering from illness or injury, or working toward personal fitness goals.
About the Medical Fitness Association
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), a non-profit professional membership organization, was formed in 1991 to assist medically integrated health and fitness centers achieve their full potential. MFA provides industry standards, educational programs, certification opportunities, benchmark data, professional development, and networking opportunities for improving operational success and healthcare integration. MFA’s vision is to be the leading force in the healthcare and fitness industries dedicated to inspiring and empowering those who seek to deliver the medical fitness model through holistic wellness solutions.
The center continues to meet nationally recognized standards for medically integrated fitness. The MFA recertification confirms its commitment to safety, clinical oversight, and measurable health outcomes in community wellness programming.