Andy Graham from the Medical Fitness Association

In this episode of Navigating Neva, Nicole and Wes talk with Andy Graham, Sales Director and Fellow of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). Andy shares insights from 30+ years in the fitness industry and explains how the MFA has built clear standards that connect physicians, fitness professionals, and wellness facilities.

While the medical fitness world has created pathways to integrate exercise into healthcare, aquatics still lacks similar structures. This conversation explores what aquatics can learn from medical fitness — and why setting higher standards matters for the future of water safety, rehab, and prevention.

You can find Andy's bio on our Guest Page.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Medical Fitness Association Standards & Guidelines
The MFA’s framework for medical fitness facilities sets the bar for safety, clinical integration, and community wellness.
 Purchase the MFA Standards & Guidelines (3rd Edition)

The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Explore the evidence-based foundation of health and prevention that guides both medicine and fitness.
 Learn More at lifestylemedicine.org

Medical Fitness Association’s Standards & Guidelines for Medical Fitness Center Facilities

For information on this years conference here.