Active Wellness, also known as The Healthy Life Company, is celebrating a decade of transformative health and wellness services. Since its establishment in March 2014 by industry visionaries Jill Kinney, Bill McBride and Carey White, Active Wellness has dedicated itself to fostering healthier communities and promoting sustainable lifestyle changes.
Over the past 10 years, Active Wellness has grown from a modest initiative into a national leader in health and fitness, continually demonstrating its commitment to making fitness an integral part of healthcare. This commitment is reinforced by its core values: authenticity, commitment, teamwork, innovation, versatility and excellence.
Reflecting on the company’s journey, co-founder and chairman Jill Kinney shared, “Our journey over the past 10 years has been nothing short of extraordinary. We set out with a vision to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with our partners, and today, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made in those communities and those to come.”
Key milestones and initiatives that have defined Active Wellness’s success include:
- The strategic acquisition of Club One, Inc.’s assets in March 2014, which significantly expanded their footprint with 68 locations and 2,099 employees.
- Engaging over 380,000 members throughout North America and facilitating over 5.8 million workout sessions.
- Becoming the first fitness organization to attract a major healthcare system as a strategic investor, marking a significant step towards integrating fitness with healthcare.
- Adapting to the challenges of COVID-19 with agility by implementing varied local mandates across 19 states and introducing extensive virtual programming.
- Launching Active Wellness Centers, the first national brand of medical fitness centers in the U.S., and Activate Wellness Studio, a personalized wellness studio brand, further diversifying their service offerings.
- Employing over 375 professionals who are passionate about fitness and wellness across 35 locations.
As Active Wellness embarks on the next chapter, the company remains committed to its mission of building supportive environments where people can connect, stay active and learn about the benefits of lifestyle changes on chronic disease management. Positioned at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, Active Wellness is poised to continue leading the charge towards a healthier tomorrow.
