Citizens HealthPlex Celebrates 25 Years of Medical Fitness, Wellness, and Community

Citizens HealthPlex proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter-century of helping residents of the Crossroads achieve better health and medical wellness. Established in 2001, Citizens HealthPlex was founded with a clear mission: to improve quality of life through exercise, health education, and physical rehabilitation, a mission that remains central today.

Since its inception, Citizens HealthPlex has grown alongside the evolving healthcare landscape, adapting to a greater emphasis on preventive care and wellness. Through a collaborative team of healthcare providers, therapists, educators, and certified fitness professionals, the HealthPlex has worked with countless Victoria County residents to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life.

“Healthcare continues to evolve, and we now know that the best outcomes in terms of health, longevity, and functionality occur when people engage in regular physical activity, maintain healthy nutrition, manage disease risk, and focus on overall wellness,” said Bret Barnett, Director of Citizens HealthPlex. “Many chronic conditions can be prevented or their impact reduced through healthy lifestyle choices, and our mission is to help guide people on that journey.”

Spanning 72,000 square feet, Citizens HealthPlex is proudly known as Victoria’s Premier Fitness & Wellness Center, offering a comprehensive medical fitness environment that rivals facilities in much larger cities. The HealthPlex features an expansive fitness floor with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment, along with an impressive range of amenities designed to support total wellness and recovery.

What truly distinguishes Citizens HealthPlex from traditional fitness centers is its commitment to medical fitness, emphasizing the health benefits of exercise beyond physical appearance. Through complimentary Coaching Sessions, members meet one-on-one with certified professionals to discuss health status, disease risk, medical history, and personal goals. From these conversations, individualized exercise and lifestyle programs are developed to support long-term health, confidence, and functionality.

In addition to fitness and wellness services, Citizens HealthPlex offers comprehensive rehabilitation care, including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, cardiac rehabilitation, and a robust massage therapy department providing a wide range of wellness services.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Citizens HealthPlex, our rehabilitation team is incredibly proud to have been an integral part of this exceptional facility for the past 25 years,” said Bryan McAdams, Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services. “We are honored to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to our community, offering specialized care for patients of all ages, from young children to older adults. Above all, we treat every patient with genuine care and respect by delivering compassionate, personalized services that help to achieve the best possible recovery and quality of life. We look forward to many more years of growing together and serving our community with excellence.”

To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Citizens HealthPlex will offer special incentives and promotions throughout the anniversary year, culminating in a celebratory event in August 2026 to mark the month the facility originally opened. These anniversary initiatives reflect the appreciation the HealthPlex has for its members and support continued engagement in health, fitness, and wellness.

Today, Citizens HealthPlex is home to a vibrant community of more than 3,800 members who come not only to exercise, but to connect, encourage one another, and enjoy a positive, uplifting environment. Members range from young adults to individuals in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s, all exercising side by side with a shared goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

“I have been a member of the HealthPlex since it first opened and have faithfully used it,” said Penni Gietz, an original Citizens HealthPlex member. “I’m so grateful for this bright, open space where the community can come together to exercise and stay healthy.”

“We are so very proud to have such a large footprint in Victoria as the premier fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation facility,” Barnett added. “We are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of helping people from all walks of life, all ages, and all fitness levels achieve better health and a better quality of life. We are incredibly grateful for our members, patients, and our outstanding staff. On behalf of everyone at Citizens HealthPlex, thank you for your support, and here’s to many more years to come.”

As Citizens HealthPlex celebrates this milestone anniversary, it remains steadfast in its commitment to medical fitness, rehabilitation, and community, helping the Crossroads live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives today and for generations to come.