It has been over three years since we started this work, and the impact has been more than I could have dreamed of. We’ve grown so much! And learned even more.
We want to keep growing and learning.
I’ve decided to take the best of both RLPAC and Umi combine them into a single, more influential voice that really highlights what WE do best in the chronic illness community: Advocacy. And with Bones for Life® in the mix, movement is becoming advocacy too! Giving therapists and providers a real experience of what our bodies need while changing YOUR life as well.
The transition is EASY.
The two organizations are already in line with each other in mission and vision. The only thing we need is a face lift! RLPAC will combine with Umi under a new name:
Focusing deeply on the support, resource and movement you need in your body and your healthcare.
As a private membership association (PMA), the protections and reach of Umi can expand our advocacy work with safety and choice. And Umi will benefit from the tangible trust, courage and hope RLPAC has invested in local communities with patients and providers since 2021. And you, our members, will benefit most of all.
What does that mean for you? Only good things.
A PMA takes our work together entirely into the private sphere where we can set a higher standard for client care without compromising our actual ability to help. Here are a few of the new features we will be able to offer:
- Sliding Scale Fees
- Payment Plans
- Expanded community education and provider networking.
- and, a growing peer to peer support network.
Our transition is happing step by step. Here’s some of the upcoming changes!
- Updated website and features.
- Updated email addresses to match.
- New Scheduling software for advocacy and inquiries!
- New Billing software.
We will do our best to give a heads up as each of these changes happen and reduce the impact on our clients as much as possible.
Existing clients, I’ve designed a streamlined path to make your set up a easy as possible. Keep your eyes open for an email shortly with news and steps. I’ve got you!
And our growth is all thanks to you.
Thank you for choosing RLA & UMI, it is ALWAYS a pleasure to serve you!