Reh-fit has made history as the world's only three-time Certified Facility of the Year! The award, presented by the Medical Fitness Association, was also given to Reh-Fit in 2012 and 2020.
"This honour is really about the people," says Reh-Fit Centre CEO Sue Boreskie. "Every day, our member, donors, staff, partners, and community members show up, lift each other up, and make well-being something we do together. Our sense of community sets us apart, and that's what the world continues to notice."
For members like Suzanne Newman, the supportive environment makes Reh-Fit feel like home.
"There's a real sense of belonging. When I walk in, I recognize the faces, they recognize mine — we're all connected. All I have to do is show up, and I'm welcomed."
"It's amazing to be part of members' stories and see them living healthier, more connected lives at Reh-Fit," says Marci Manness, Program Supervisor. "It's their commitment to well-being and each other that makes us a world-class facility."
Improving Lives
The Medical Fitness Association recognizes Reh-Fit for its leadership in integrating exercise, clinical expertise, and community connection.
"Reh-Fit continues to raise the bar for what a medical fitness facility can achieve," says David Flench, Medical Fitness Association CEO & President. "Their programs, services, and compassionate community care deliver real results, making them a global exemplar of how a medical fitness facility improves lives."
Medical fitness facilities differ from regular fitness centres by focusing on overall health management and disease prevention, integrating with the healthcare system, and using evidence-based approaches to support long-term well-being.
See the research: The impact of a medical fitness model on long-term health outcomes in older adults.
As a certified medical fitness facility, Reh-Fit connects members with their family physicians, provides personalized health and fitness plans, and offers therapeutic lifestyle programs for people managing or preventing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
"Our whole-health approach is what makes Reh-Fit unique," says Boreskie. "It's about prevention, rehabilitation, and supporting every dimension of well-being — physical, social, emotional, and beyond. It's care for the whole person."