Synergy Health and Wellness was created in 2023 by TJ Dowling, a licensed psychotherapist, certified fitness professional, triathlete and Co-Owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health. He’s carried a vision to combine physical fitness with mental health care since he was in graduate school. Over the past 15 years, TJ built up a variety of skills and experiences that has prepared him to launch this effective hybrid model of care. He genuinely believes in the transformative power physical fitness can have on mental health outcomes. His passion for sharing this vision with others has led to the creation of Synergy Health and Wellness, an initiative aimed at providing an all-inclusive setting where individuals can access the best of both worlds: physical fitness and mental health care.

Phase 1: A Strong Foundation
Synergy Health & Wellness began with an innovative residential office and training facility that seamlessly combined a fully equipped gym and private counseling space. This pilot program quickly exceeded expectations, proving the effectiveness of integrating physical fitness and mental health care while keeping costs low for clients. The success of this phase laid the groundwork for Synergy’s next stage of growth.

Phase 2: Expansion to a Commercial Facility
Building on the success of Phase 1, Synergy Health & Wellness expanded into a brand-new commercial facility at 202 North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford, CT. This larger space enabled us to broaden our services, add recovery tools such as the sauna and cold plunge, and create a more immersive mind-body wellness experience.
This facility became the launchpad for scaling our integrated model, making it possible to serve more clients and provide greater access to comprehensive mental and physical health care under one roof.

Phase 3: Growing Our Team & Services
With our new facility established, Phase 3 is focused on building a strong team and expanding our offerings. We are actively bringing on licensed therapists, wellness coaches, and fitness professionals who share our vision of integrated mind-body care. This growth allows us to deliver more personalized, high-quality services and extend our impact to a broader community.

Looking Ahead: Phase 4 and Beyond
TJ’s long-term vision for Synergy Health & Wellness is to expand across multiple locations, making this cutting-edge approach to wellness accessible to more people than ever before. Future growth will include corporate wellness partnerships, keynote speeches, in-home services, specialized trainings, nationwide seminars, and other innovative opportunities to reach new communities.

As Synergy expands, we remain committed to helping our clients achieve their full potential through the powerful synergy of exercise, counseling, and holistic health practices. Now is the perfect time to join us on this journey—be part of our current growth in Phase 3 and help shape the exciting path to Phase 4 and beyond.