Victor Brick is the CEO of Ohana Growth Partners, LLC (OGP), one of the largest franchises in the Planet Fitness Franchise chain. As a motivational speaker and philanthropist, Victor is focused on promoting the connection between wellness and healthy living and physical and mental health.
Ohana Growth Partners has been recognized by Planet Fitness for its continued growth of 85 health clubs across the US and Australia, with locations in Maryland, DC, Tennessee, Florida and Washington. In 2014 & 2015, Ohana Growth Partners was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year. Also, in 2016, it received the Judgement Free Generation award for its exceptional work with the Boys & Girls Club of Tennessee. Prior to Ohana GP, Victor and his wife Lynne co-founded Brick Bodies, a chain of health clubs in the Baltimore area.
Victor is a strong advocate for mental health and wellness and co-founded the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation in memory of his brother who battled mental health issues in his life. The foundation's goal is to educate people and change how the world views mental health....Victor Brick is the CEO of Ohana Growth Partners, LLC (OGP), one of the largest franchises in the Planet Fitness Franchise chain. As a motivational speaker and philanthropist, Victor is focused on promoting the connection between wellness and healthy living and physical and mental health.
Ohana Growth Partners has been recognized by Planet Fitness for its continued growth of 85 health clubs across the US and Australia, with locations in Maryland, DC, Tennessee, Florida and Washington. In 2014 & 2015, Ohana Growth Partners was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year. Also, in 2016, it received the Judgement Free Generation award for its exceptional work with the Boys & Girls Club of Tennessee. Prior to Ohana GP, Victor and his wife Lynne co-founded Brick Bodies, a chain of health clubs in the Baltimore area.
Victor is a strong advocate for mental health and wellness and co-founded the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation in memory of his brother who battled mental health issues in his life. The foundation's goal is to educate people and change how the world views mental health. It works toward this goal by funding and advancing research and programs that promote exercise, nutrition and mind-body practices as a way to treat mental illness and improve mental wellness. For his tireless work, Victor, along with Lynne, was awarded the 2020 Global Wellness Summit Debra Simon Award. They have also been recognized as two of Maryland's 50 most influential people.
He is a leading voice in the industry and has presented workshops, lectures and keynotes in over 25 countries, including at the renowned Global Wellness Summit, an international organization that convenes industry leaders to develop solutions for challenging issues in the health and wellness industry. Victor also serves on the advisory board of Global Wellness Summit and the advisory council for the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.READ MOREVIEW LESS
Ohana Growth Partners, LLC (OGP) is one of the largest franchises in the Planet Fitness Franchise chain. It owns and operates 75 Planet Fitness health clubs with over 500,000 members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington state and California.
The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation seeks to promote healthy lifestyle choices as a way to help those suffering from mental health issues with the mission to mitigate dependency on medication, institutionalization, and psychoanalysis.
Brick Bodies is a leading chain of fitness clubs in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Its clubs promote wellness as well as inclusion and a judgement-free zone for anyone who wants to be healthier.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), founded in 2007, brings invited delegates from around the world with the overall mission to lead initiatives in the wellness industry. GWS strives to promote conversation and collaboration between wellness leaders to offer resources and to encourage research to shape the future of the industry.
Ohana Growth Partners
Board of Directors
Timonium, MD, USA
With the ultimate objective of providing access to a safe and inviting workout environment, Ohana Growth Partners, LLC (OGP) is one of the largest franchises in the Planet Fitness Franchise chain and owns and manages a franchise division of Planet Fitness health clubs in the U.S. and Australia.
Defiance Fuel produces all-natural athletic performance sports beverages that are meant to increase cellular hydration and increase cell charge for more energy and endurance. Its products are distributed to a number of fitness clubs, sporting goods stores and therapy centers to reach professional and amateur athletes.
Bravo Fit is a fast-growing Planet Fitness franchisee that aims to build a welcoming exercise atmosphere where anyone can find the drive to achieve their fitness goals. Bravo Fit Australia aims to bring over 35 new Planet Fitness gyms into Australia over the next several years.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department Advisory Council works with the Program faculty and Internal Advisor Council to find and promote ways to better health as found through medical and scientific research. The External Advisory Council consists of experts in the wellness field.
The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) and Planet Fitness Growth Partners LLC (PFGP) have established a partnership with The National Center for Healthy Veterans (NCHV) to support veterans in overcoming post-traumatic stress.
“We’re thrilled to offer the Rockville community a non-intimidating environment that’s double the size of the previous location and includes more fitness equipment, better parking and easy access to the Capital Beltway,” said C. Victor Brick
Victor Brick is one of a few IHRSA members featured in this article that discusses some of the author's influences in the health & wellness industry.
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Victor Brick joins the Club Solutions Magazine podcast to share his thoughts on mental health and, among other topics, his experiences leading the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
Victor Brick discuses founding the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation after his experiences with his brother John, who passed away from complications of schizophrenia. He also discusses the importance of and reasons for his advocacy for mental health resources for all.
Victor Brick and his wife Lynne, along with four other families, were the first to fund the "Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness”. The scholarship will create more inclusivity at the annual Global Wellness Summit by providing financial assistance to a member of an underserved population to join the conference each year.
Victor Brick offers compelling insight on the two things needed most for sound mental health: connectivity and coping skills, and explains how health clubs and fitness professionals play a vital role in helping people go from languishing to flourishing.
Does consciousness survive? Listen as our Executive Director, Dr. Cassandra Vieten, shares valuable wisdom on her groundbreaking research on spirituality and health, transformative experiences and practices, the development of mindfulness-based interventions for emotional well-being, and the development of media technologies to inspire awe.
When 100,000 people were asked the question, 'Why do you exercise?', the top reason, across all four age groups, had the same response: mental well-being. Listen as Victor Brick joins Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM, and Rachel Zabonick-Chonko, the editor-in-chief of Club Solutions Magazine, for a frank discussion on the current state of the fitness industry.
Mental health issues are in the spotlight these days as the COVID-19 pandemic may have had created difficulties for people coping with isolation, job loss, illness or the death of a loved one. Physical activity can help improve mental health in some cases, but many club operators haven’t tapped into how they can be a resource.
"The US is facing a mental health crisis like never before. Since 1999, suicide rates have increased 35 percent; approximately 8 million deaths each year are attributable to mental disorders; and at any given time, 18% of adults in the U.S. are living with mental illness. Mental health issues skyrocketed among the general public during the pandemic..."
Epoch Times interviews our Executive Director, Dr. Cassandra Vieten, to explain why implementing a solely mechanical focus of the brain can be detrimental and to explore the multitude of mental health benefits that the outdoors generously provide.
Victor Brick discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, how to improve mental wellness by preserving physical health and the Never Alone Summit with WNST's Deepak Chopra.
The latest episode of The Absolute Strength podcast, hosted by author, powerlifter, and fitness entrepreneur, Kyle Hunt, features an engaging discussion with Victor Brick about business, success, mental health, sleep, and more.
Podcast host, Craig Harper, invites Victor Brick for an episode of inspiration and education with great stories, ideas, strategies and lessons in sport, business, science, media and health.
In this virtual show, Lisa Garr gathers Victor Brick, Dr. Cassandra Vieten, and Gabriella Wright to discuss the importance of mental wellness and working towards a more holistic view of mental health. Learn more about building a new mental health culture.
In this episode, Victor Brick joins David Newell’s Inner Truth podcast, the home of all things self-discovery. Listen as David and Victor discuss the paramount value of implementing holistic plans to support wellbeing, while inspiring you to discover your true gifts and ignite your purpose into the world.
In this virtual interview, Pat Farnack talks with Victor Brick ahead of the Never Alone Summit on Friday, May 21st: the free, virtual summit on mental health that explores a variety of ways to address the issue, beyond medication, such as exercise, medication and so much more.
Victor shares a story of grit in business and his passion to uplift others. Topics include: how grit and success are related, having dreams, why he chose the fitness industry, having the right kind of people around you, how sports and business are related, why Victor started the mental health foundation, mental health today, healthy habits and positive stress and connectivity and coping skills.
In this Q&A, Beth McGroarty (VP of Research & Forecasting at the Global Wellness Institute), interviews Victor Brick to speak upon the limit to the digital fitness boom, a new era of inclusivity/affordability, a new focus on resilience and positive stress, and mental wellness as the industry growth-driver.
Victor and Lynne Brick speak with Tita from Wellness World USA to offer advice on maintaining physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. They recommend different methods of self-care such as relaxation techniques and physical activities including exercise.
In this audio podcast, Victor and Lynne converse about the democratization of wellness, judgement-free fitness, and shifting the way society perceives mental health.
Victor Brick was interviewed for World Wellness Weekend, during which he discusses the meaning of realistic optimism and how to stay optimistic during hard times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victor Brick joins World Wellness Weekend to speak on how to maintain a positive mindset during the COVID-19 crisis. He encourages others to put themselves under "positive stress" and travel out of their comfort zones.
Victor Brick details the importance of mental health organizations and researching how to help those who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses. He also describes the work of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
Victor and Lynne Brick join the Never Alone Global Mental Health Summit to speak about the research and work done at the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. Victor shares the powerful inspiration behind the Foundation and the importance of mental wellness.
Victor and Lynne Brick, amongst others, celebrate the opening of the John W. Brick Memorial Fitness Center granted to the not-for-profit Arundel Lodge.
“We truly believe that at the end of the day we will be remembered not for Planet Fitness or Brick Bodies, but for the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation,” - Victor Brick. Read more to learn how JWB's mission aligns in parallel with why Lynne and Victor entered the fitness industry in the first place.
In this podcast, Victor and Lynne Brick touch on their personal life experiences, offer inspirational advice, and discuss the purpose of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
Victor and Lynne answer important questions about their experiences as franchisees for Planet Fitness and rising fitness trends. They also offer advice for other fitness club operators.
Victor and Lynne Brick discuss their humble beginnings and the growth of their businesses in an interview with Health Club Management’s Kate Cracknell. Victor is quoted: “We grew the chain organically,” explains Victor. “We were like a lot of people in the fitness industry in that we got into the business because we loved it."
WMAR featured a segment on exercise and mental health, which highlighted Victor and Lynne Brick speaking about the John W. Brick Foundation's current efforts and visions for future health & wellness initiatives.
Victor Brick and his wife, Lynne, speak with Club Business International about how they got their start and where they believe the fitness industry is headed.
The Mental Wellness Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute commits itself to understanding ways to better mental health and finding methods that will help people thrive physically and mentally. The Initiative promotes mental wellness through self-care and self-help remedies.
Debra Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness
2020
Victor and Lynne Brick were honored for their work with The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. The Debra Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness award honors an individual or individuals who have achieved excellence in the field of mental health and wellness, and have been a leader, advocate or innovator in wellness programs and pathways that help people thrive mentally.
The Judgement Free Generation is designed to prevent bullying among today's youth by building a culture of support and kindness. PF Growth Partners was given this award for their outstanding work with the local Boys and Girls Clubs in Tennessee.
The Planet Fitness Franchisee of the Year Award is presented to a franchisee that represents the best of the best when it comes to service and dedication to growing the Planet Fitness brand.
In their Keynote titled 'The Parallel Pandemic: Mental & Physical Health', Victor and Lynne Brick discuss the significant connections between how humans respond to crises and their mental, emotional, and physical health, and many related topics.
In a panel for Live Stream MANIA, Victor and Lynne Brick discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. They also address how physical wellness, diet, exercise and mind-body practices benefit mental health.
The Never Alone Summit is a 3-day mental health and wellness convention that features a wide number of expert panelists such as Victor Brick. The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation is a sponsor of the event.
In this virtual master class, the Global Wellness Institute's Senior Research Fellows Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston dive behind-the-scenes of the latest groundbreaking report: Defining the Mental Wellness Economy, sponsored by the John W. Brick Foundation.
During the Club Solutions Connect virtual roundtable event, Victor and Lynne Brick speak on the lasting mental health impact of the COVID-19 crisis and what measures can be taken worldwide.
An online fitness convention, Live Stream MANIA allows professionals in the industry to bring fitness right to the home to teach and inspire. In the February convention, Victor and Lynne Brick speak on mental health issues caused by COVID-19 and how to use healthy lifestyle choices to benefit mental health.
Victor Brick recalls his brother's life and memory, and how his brother's struggle with mental illness inspired him to found the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. He describes how he wants to keep his brother's memory alive through the Foundation.
Victor Brick speaks about the heart behind the John W. Brick Foundation. In this impassioned speech, Victor draws on his experiences with his brother John's mental health struggles. This led Victor to found the John W. Brick Foundation. which continues to serve those with mental illness and find solutions to help those suffering lead full lives.
For The Ray Lewis Show Episode 1, special guest Victor Brick joins NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis and co-host John Brenkus to share inspiration and explore the importance of mental health.
In this virtual master class, Victor Brick speaks about practical ways for businesses to manage cash flow during the Coronavirus crisis as he delivers noteworthy principles including: rent and payroll; debt; operating expenses; and tips for applying for loans, grants and government assistance.
“Planet Fitness believes fitness is essential to our physical and mental health and we are thrilled to invest in the Parkland facility and bring our Judgement Free Zone® to the community,” said Victor Brick.
At the 2020 Global Wellness Summit, Susie Ellis (CEO & chair of GWS) presented The Debra Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness to Victor and Lynne for their admirable efforts as founders of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
Victor Brick's appointment to the advisory board at Global Wellness Summit is built upon his over 35 years of success in the fitness industry and his personal commitment to promoting the integration of wellness modalities into the treatment of mental health issues.
