Fitness professionals and medical providers need one another! And more importantly, clients need to know they are receiving exemplary care. Trainers are recognizing the need to align themselves with the medical community, but these relationships can be tricky, and they require thoughtful analysis. Honoring scope of practice and developing trust and mutual respect are foundations for establishing, building and sustaining medical–fitness relationships. Learn simple techniques for making contact and earning trust with the medical professionals in your community.