The MFA Board is committed to advocating for all fitness businesses in Michigan and I am honored to lend my voice on behalf of mind body studios statewide so that there is representation for our unique business needs.

In any organization there is the glamorous side and the not so glamorous side. Advocacy/political involvement are under appreciated because the effect is not always immediate or visible. In the short time that the MFA has been in existence, we were very instrumental in getting health clubs reopened sooner versus later. We were added to SB 85 which allowed businesses to apply for property tax relief due to being closed during Covid. And we were awarded an $8.5M grant to promote health and wellness. All great achievements, but our work is not done. The next big threat is being required to allow member cancellations online. Our elected representatives do not understand our business and it is imperative that we speak in volume. Personal stories from voting members in their districts influence legislative decisions.