Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) Wellness Center has reached a milestone that reflects years of dedication to patient-centered, medically-guided wellness. The Wellness Center has achieved Facility Certification from the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the nation’s leading organization focused on medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities.
National Recognition for a Commitment to Wellness
This recognition places OKCIC’s Wellness Center among an elite group nationwide, making history as the first MFA-certified facility in Oklahoma and the first American Indian facility to receive this designation. More than a credential, the certification affirms the Wellness Center’s commitment to evidence-based care, professional excellence, and programs that connect physical fitness to medical outcomes.
For staff and patients alike, the certification represents the work happening every day inside the Wellness Center. This honor reflects the dedication of the team and their focus on putting patients first through quality care delivered with integrity and professionalism. That commitment is visible in how services are designed; not just to promote fitness, but to support whole-person health.
A Personalized Approach to Fitness
Through initiatives like Medical Fitness, OKCIC’s Wellness Center bridges exercise and medicine to help patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, and obesity. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, patients are referred by their providers and receive individualized exercise prescriptions, one-on-one personal training, and ongoing progress tracking over a 12-week period. The goal is not short-term results, but sustainable lifestyle changes that improve daily function and long-term health.
Supporting Lifelong Health Through Teamwork & Prevention
The Wellness Center supports an average of 2,500 patient encounters each month and is staffed by 12 life coaches and certified personal trainers who work closely with patients at every stage of their wellness journey. This team-based approach ensures patients feel supported, informed, and empowered as they work toward their health goals.
Earning MFA certification reinforces OKCIC’s broader mission to integrate prevention, rehabilitation, and wellness into everyday care. It also strengthens the clinic’s vision of being the national model for American Indian health care; one that honors culture, prioritizes prevention, and invests in lifelong healthy habits.
