As a medical exercise professional, you know the importance of technical skills and building strong relationships with clients. But here’s the game-changer: systems. Without effective systems, even the best practices can feel chaotic and overwhelming. That’s where the MES Mastermind Group comes in.

🌟 Why Systems Matter

In this video, Dr. Mike Jones explains how systems transform a practice from disorganized to thriving. Whether it’s scheduling, billing, marketing, or client onboarding, having structured systems in place allows you to focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional results.

Dr. Jones shares his journey of running a physical therapy office without systems, where overlapping appointments and inefficiencies led to unnecessary stress. By integrating 10 essential systems, he built a smooth, scalable, and profitable practice—and now he’s sharing that blueprint with you.

🚀 What the MES Mastermind Group Offers

The MES Mastermind Group is a six-session program designed to...

As a medical exercise professional, your passion is helping clients achieve better health and functional outcomes. But to truly excel, you need clarity—a clear vision of what you want your practice to look like and how to achieve it.

In this video, Dr. Mike highlights why clarity is essential for medical exercise professionals. Without it, your goals and efforts may feel scattered, leaving you overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

🌟 What Is Clarity and Why Does It Matter?

Clarity means knowing:

• The types of clients you want to serve.
• The outcomes you want to deliver.
• The structure and systems your practice needs to succeed.

🚀 How the MES Mastermind Can Help

The MES Mastermind Group, launching January 11, 2025, is designed to help medical exercise professionals like you gain clarity and build a thriving, sustainable practice.
Here’s what you’ll get:

• Group Coaching: Collaborate with like-minded professionals in monthly sessions to share insights and refine your vision.
• One-on-One C...

Start Your Best Year Yet with the MES Mastermind Group!

The new year is almost here—are you ready to make 2025 your most successful year as a medical exercise professional? The MES Mastermind Group is your key to building a sustainable, profitable, and efficient practice that thrives in today’s evolving medical fitness landscape.

🌟 What Makes MES Mastermind Unique?

• Monthly Group Coaching: Join a supportive network of 8–10 professionals from around the world to share insights, tackle challenges, and grow collectively.
• One-on-One Coaching: Get personalized 90-minute sessions with experienced medical exercise specialists who have been where you are and know how to succeed.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Master essential business pillars like clarity, systems, marketing, and building professional relationships.
• Focus on Execution: Gain actionable strategies to turn your goals into reality.

The MES Mastermind Group will empower you to strengthen your practice, build impactful relation...

Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Thank you for your support, friendship, and the great work you do. You are the reason we have been here for 30 years. 

Thank you and peace and blessings for Christmas and 2025!!

How Tracking 'Clients Scheduled' Can Drive Your Practice's Success?

As a medical exercise practice owner, understanding your key performance indicators (KPIs) is essential to running a successful and sustainable practice. One of the most telling KPIs is the number of clients scheduled. This number reflects how well your practice attracts, engages, and retains clients.

Why Is This Number Important?
"Clients scheduled" isn’t just about filling your calendar—it’s a measure of your practice’s reach and efficiency. A high number of scheduled clients indicates a strong demand for your services and the effectiveness of your marketing and referral strategies. Conversely, gaps in your schedule may point to areas needing attention, such as client retention or outreach efforts.

What “Clients Scheduled” Reveals:

1. Client Demand: Are you consistently attracting new clients?
2. Retention Success: How many clients return for follow-up sessions?
3. Referral Strength: Are medical professionals reliably
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Should Health Clubs Implement Cardiac Rehab Programs?

Title: Is Starting a Cardiac Rehab Program in Your Health Club the Right Move?

As medical exercise professionals, the question of whether to offer cardiac rehabilitation programs in health clubs is common. In MET101 Tip 36, Dr. Mike Jones provides critical insight into this decision, pointing out the high costs and complexities involved in establishing such programs.

Key Considerations:

• High Costs: Cardiac rehab programs require cardiac-trained nurses, telemetry equipment, crash carts, and more, making them a costly venture.
• Low Reimbursement: Hospitals have cut back on these programs due to minimal insurance reimbursement, making it financially difficult to maintain.
• Stage 3 & 4 Cardiac Rehab: Focusing on clients who have completed earlier stages of rehab but still need guidance can be a better fit for health clubs. These clients are medically stable and don’t require intensive monitoring.
• Flexible Memberships: Offering mo
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As a medical exercise practice owner, understanding and tracking your practice's performance is vital to your success. At METI, we’ve identified seven key numbers that are essential to review at the end of each year. These "numbers" are the foundation for evaluating your current progress and setting achievable goals for the upcoming year.

Here’s a breakdown of the 7 Numbers:

1. Total Practice Revenue
   This is the total income your practice generated over the year. Knowing this helps you gauge overall performance and plan for growth.
2. Number of Scheduled Client Sessions
   Track the total number of sessions scheduled, whether they are one-on-one, group sessions, or couple sessions.
3. Number of Completed Client Sessions
   Understand how many of your scheduled sessions were completed. This is a critical metric for assessing client retention and session adherence.
4. Total Practice Expenses
   This includes every dollar spent on developing, maintaining, and delivering your services—from equipment and
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The Foundation of a Thriving Medical Exercise Practice

Building a successful medical exercise practice goes beyond simply providing exercises; it requires a systematic process focused on client well-being, collaboration with medical professionals, and demonstrable effectiveness. This client-centric approach, known as the "Medical Exercise Process", is meticulously outlined in the Advanced MES Manual, providing medical exercise professionals with a comprehensive resource to establish this system within their practices or businesses. The Medical Exercise Process, as detailed in the manual, serves as the foundation for delivering exceptional care, attracting referrals, and ultimately building a thriving practice.

Initial Client Interaction:

A new client's journey often begins with an inquiry, perhaps driven by a medical referral, online research, or recommendations. During this initial contact, the focus should be on understanding their needs and determining if medical exercise is appr...

Blood pressure monitoring is a critical part of medical exercise training, particularly for clients with hypertension. In MET101 Tip 35, Dr. Mike explains why this practice is so important. Hypertension, often called the "silent killer," can go unnoticed in clients who appear healthy and active, making regular monitoring essential to prevent serious health issues.

Key Points:

• Monitor New Clients: Every new client should have their blood pressure checked to identify potential hypertension.
• Check Regularly for Hypertensive Clients: For clients diagnosed with hypertension, monitor blood pressure before, after, and ideally during sessions.
• Keep Records: Maintain detailed records of your clients' blood pressure readings, and share this information with their healthcare providers.
• Partner with Dietitians: Exercise and diet are both crucial in managing hypertension. Collaborate with registered dietitians to offer comprehensive care.
• Preventive Care: Regular blood pressure checks can p
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The AMES client management sessions are the backbone of the residency and the largest learning component of the program. There are 26 client management sessions. The client management sessions are scheduled for Sunday mornings at 9am ET/8am CT/7am MT/6am PT. Each session is recorded and available within 2 hours within the AMES Professional Resources area. 

The client management sessions are listed below:

March 28th – 6 Point Client Management System

April 11th – Medical History and Red Flag Assessment

April 25th - Histology for Medical Exercise Training

May 9th - Functional Outcome Measures

May 23rd – MET Communication & Documentation System

June 6th – MET Goniometric Assessment System

June 20th – MET Manual Muscle Testing System

July 11th – MET Gait Analysis System

July 25th – MET Posture & Imbalance Assessment System

August 8th – MET Gait & Balance Training System

August 22nd – MET Neurological Assessment System

September 5th – MET Functional Assessment Scales

September...