Logan Health Medical Fitness Center is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. On January 13, 1996, the facility opened its doors as Montana’s first medically integrated fitness center and one of only a handful of similar centers nationwide. Thirty years later, it continues to serve the Flathead Valley with the same mission of promoting health, well‑being and community for people of all ages and abilities.
“You might say we were pioneering a new vision for fitness centers,” said Jonnette Sibson, Director of Logan Health Medical Fitness Center. “In the 1990s, creating a facility with medically integrated programming alongside a traditional fitness model was a new concept, and the Summit was the first in Montana and one of only a few in the country.”
Originally named The Summit: The Community Center for Health Promotion and Fitness, and later Summit Medical Fitness Center, the facility remains the largest fitness center in Montana at 114,500 square feet and located on the Logan Health campus. Over the past three decades, the facility has undergone multiple renovations and expansions, beginning with the addition of the tennis center, which was constructed in 1997–98 and officially acquired by the facility in 1999. In June of 2021, The Summit was officially rebranded to Logan Health Medical Fitness Center.
Today, Logan Health Medical Fitness Center offers an extensive range of fitness amenities under one roof, including aquatics, tennis, racquetball, pickleball, an indoor running track, an indoor climbing wall, turf training space, group fitness studios and free weights. Certified personal trainers and instructors lead a wide variety of senior, adult and youth programs, while comprehensive wellness programming supports long term health goals.
The center is also home to two specialized medical clinics. Logan Health Rehabilitation provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, with its own rehabilitation gym and access to the fitness center facilities. Logan Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation focuses on restoring function for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal impairments. Additionally, a dedicated Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation area supports patients recovering from heart and lung conditions, helping them rebuild strength, health and confidence.
From its earliest days, innovation has shaped the fitness center’s approach to wellness. As the facility evolved, so did its offerings. One of its signature programs, Journey to Wellness, provides a holistic approach for individuals and families managing chronic health conditions. One-on-one wellness coaching is also available and is tailored to each individual. Wellness coaches assist participants with individualized goals to help guide them along the path towards long-term success and promote healthy lifestyles.
“It’s the people and relationships that make this place special, and I’m honored to be a part of it all,” Sibson added. “We are more than a fitness center; we are a community that supports health and wellness under one roof.”
As Logan Health Medical Fitness Center celebrates 30 years, we are proud to recognize that 47 founding members and seven dedicated employees have remained with us since the very beginning. Anniversary festivities begin in February, starting with a member scavenger hunt on February 1, followed by a member celebration on February 20. We invite the community to join us for an all day Open House on Saturday, February 21, as we celebrate this milestone together.
For more information about Logan Health Medical Fitness Center and the upcoming anniversary events, visit logan.org/fitness.
About Logan Health Medical Fitness Center
Logan Health Medical Fitness Center is Montana’s largest and most comprehensive fitness and wellness facility at 114,000 square feet. We offer something for everyone including a wide range of programs from kids to seniors. As a medial fitness center, we offer medically integrated programs for people of all ages including adult and youth fitness programs, performance programs for athletes, weight and chronic disease management and senior programs. We are staffed with educated and experienced fitness professionals that can help you through every step of your wellness journey.
Unlike a typical fitness center, a medical fitness center supports people of all ages and abilities, including those recovering from illness or injury, managing chronic conditions, or working to stay healthy and active for life.
Our Mission: to help people of all ages and abilities achieve and sustain health, happiness and success. “Well-being for all.”
Our Vision: To be a leader in fitness and wellness. We will provide the best experience and highest quality fitness, wellness and athletic programs, including medically integrated and evidence-based options, to everyone we serve.