NIFS’s relationship with Marquette began in 2004, with a fitness center staffing model we often see in place today. Very quickly, however, Marquette’s leadership realized that their current part-time fitness center manager, who worked one-on-one with residents and also taught weekly group exercise classes, wasn’t enough for their community. Marquette wasn’t interested in status quo. They never have been. They were, and continue to be, focused on growth that is on the leading edge of change.
We grew management of the community's fitness program to a full-time position and maintained NIFS quality classes and programming for residents.
In 2008, the Executive Director came to NIFS requesting our support to help him launch his vision of the next phase of well-being at Marquette. We answered that call by supporting the wellness center design process and collaborated on a new staffing model to support the expanded space and programming.
"I can’t begin to describe how satisfied we are with our relationship with NIFS. Marquette’s commitment to senior wellness, coupled with the experience and leadership of NIFS has provided a vibrant wellness program that is a cornerstone to our marketing and sales efforts. NIFS’s plays a vital part in our success."
—Jonathan Cook, Former Executive Director