A Tale of Two Solaces: Mental Health Meets Movement in NYC

In a groundbreaking move for the wellness industry, Solace House Inc. and Solace New York have announced a strategic partnership to embed free mental health services directly into the fitness experience—marking the first collaboration of its kind in the country.

Launching officially on July 1, 2025, this partnership aims to bring stigma-free, confidential counseling into the spaces where people already come to heal and grow physically. Solace House Inc., a certified (501)(c)(3) nonprofit providing life-saving virtual mental health services, will begin offering immediate appointment access to members and staff of Solace New York, a premier strength and social club based in Manhattan.

“This is about meeting people where they are—not just physically, but emotionally,” said Dr. Nandini M. Collins, CEO of Solace House Inc. “By embedding access to mental health care into a fitness community, we’re rewriting the playbook on how and where healing begins.”

Bryan Bullock, CEO of Solace New York, added: “At Solace New York, we believe that true wellness extends far beyond the four walls of the gym or what you’re able to accomplish physically. The other side of that coin is mental health—something every human being grapples with, yet too often goes unspoken or unsupported. By partnering with Solace House, we’re making a clear statement: mental wellness matters just as much as physical strength.”

In parallel, Solace New York is developing a custom donation feature that will allow members to directly support mental health access every time they engage with the club.

Together, the two organizations are not just offering services—they’re creating a model that could inspire an entire movement in the fitness industry: one where mental and physical health are no longer treated separately, but as essential parts of a whole. The partnership was born out of what seemed like a simple coincidence—both organizations just happened to be called “Solace”. But that shared name sparked a conversation between Bryan and Nandini, two leaders with a common vision: to redefine what true wellness looks like. From that first conversation, it became clear this was more than a coincidence—it was a mission aligned by divine intervention.