Current Pedorthics | July-August 2017 | Vol.49, Issue 4 | Page 8

FROM THE PRESIDENT CHRIS COSTANTINI PFA President [email protected] ABOUT PFA The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA), founded in 1958, is the not-for- profit professional association which represents the interests of the certified and/or licensed pedorthist and supports the pedorthic profession at large. Through PFA’s efforts, pedorthics – the management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic devices – is a well-established allied health profession which makes an ■ If you have been paying attention to your email invaluable contribution to public at all, most of you know that the Symposium registration site is now open. I am happy to say the registrations have been coming in very steadily as this promises to be an excellent venue. I recently visited Sawgrass Marriott venue in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida to be sure preparations are moving along and to scout out the area. I can tell you that there is something for everyone. Obviously, the sports enthusiast, especially the golfer, will be a kid in a candy store. The 2 golf courses on the Sawgrass property are world class and there are dozens of others in the immediate area. Here is a view of the famous TPC Sawgrass clubhouse from the 18th fairway (see: photo 1) health. Jacksonville hosts great sports teams including the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars who will be hosting a home game against the Bengals on November 5th. For those interested in retail therapy, there is phone (229) 389-3440 "the newly renovated Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, provides guests all the elements for a winning stay." MISSION PFA’s mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of credentialed providers of lower extremity pedorthic modalities through education; increase the demand for services through marketing; and promote the right to practice through government affairs activities. Pedorthic Footcare Association PO Box 72184 Albany, GA 31708-2184 fax (888) 563-0945 email [email protected] website www.pedorthics.org facebook Pedorthic Footcare Association twitter @pfapedorthics linkedIn Pedorthic Footcare Association google+ Pedorthic Footcare Association youtube Pedorthic Footcare Association 6 Pedorthic Footcare Association www.pedorthics.org o & p social Pedorthic Footcare Association