FIT TO RECOVER

What FIT TO RECOVER does

Fit To Recover is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded in January 2015 by Ian Acker in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The organization delivers a trauma-informed, four-pillar program spanning Fitness, Nutrition, Creative Arts, and Community Service, with 700+ people in recovery passing through its doors each week across four Utah locations (Salt Lake City headquarters, Provo, Park City, and Heber City). It operates with approximately 20 employees and a 30% staff expansion as of 2021.

The business model is multi-stream and donation-led. Core revenue streams include membership fees (tiered $25–$250/month subscriptions), a dietitian-designed meal prep service at $9/meal, event venue rental at the ~3,000-square-foot Salt Lake City headquarters, and tax-deductible donations structured as scholarships ($50/month, $300/6-month, $600/annual, $1,000 elite). Go-to-market is community-led: the organization builds membership through partnerships with 22+ treatment centers (Acqua Recovery, Alpine Recovery Lodge, Odyssey House) for referrals, alongside outreach via social media, earned media (Forbes, PBS Utah, Fox 13), community events, and a monthly newsletter archive dating to 2015. Ancillary partnerships include Gail Miller Resource Center, Utah Food Bank, Intermountain Healthcare, Adobe, and foundations (Syla, Marriner S. Eccles, Daniels Fund, Select Health, Park City Community Foundation).

The technology stack is commodity SaaS: MindBody Online for class scheduling, Stripe and PayPal for donation/recurring payments, and QuestionPro for stakeholder feedback. No proprietary platform, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or applications are disclosed. Operating model is overwhelmingly in-person, supplemented by a regional meal prep delivery and venue rental. The organization is independent, with no parent company, M&A activity, or institutional funding rounds disclosed. As of 2025, founder Ian Acker is transitioning from direct operational leadership to a supporting board role.

Name

FIT TO RECOVER

Legal name

Fit To Recover

Website

https://fit2recover.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fit To Recover is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center in Utah, founded in 2015, that serves people in recovery from substance use disorders through a four-pillar program of fitness, nutrition, creative arts, and community service across four Utah locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Recovery Lounges & Multi-Modal Recovery Centers (HSADAKAI), Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Community wellness programs
• Sober community support
• Fitness nutrition recovery
• Peer recovery center

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Membership program offering access to fitness classes, nutrition programs, creative arts, and community service activities with various tiers available.
2. Meal Prep Service: Pre-cooked meal delivery service priced at $9/meal, designed by a registered dietitian, offering nutrient-rich meals for busy individuals. Orders placed Friday before weekly meals.
3. Venue Rental: Event venue rental at the Salt Lake City location with approximately 3,000 square feet of industrial-style space for baby showers, birthdays, dances, art shows, dinner parties, and small concerts. Includes audio/video, chairs/tables (max 50 guests), parking, and one hour setup.
4. Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible donations supporting fitness, nutrition, creative arts, and community service programs. Includes scholarship tiers ($50/month, $300/6-month, $600/annual, $1,000 elite) and general donations ranging from $25-$250+ one-time or monthly recurring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fit To Recover is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center that helps people in recovery from substance use disorders build sobriety through four foundational pillars: Fitness, Nutrition, Creative Arts, and Community Service. The organization delivers daily in-person classes, workshops, and outreach activities across multiple Utah locations, supplemented by a dietitian-designed meal prep delivery service and event venue rental. More than 700 people in recovery engage with the center each week.

Product overview

Fit To Recover is a community center offering a unified, four-pillar approach to supporting people in recovery from substance use disorders. The core offering consists of Fitness Programs, Nutrition Programs, Creative Arts Programs, and Community Service Programs, which members access through a Membership Program. The organization also provides ancillary services including a Meal Prep Service (pre-cooked, dietitian-designed meals starting at $9/meal), Venue Rental (event space in Salt Lake City), Support Groups, and a Scholarship Program for financial assistance. The programs are trauma-informed with a focus on safety and connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fitness Programs Workout programs and fitness classes open to all levels, designed to be safe and effective for individuals at any stage of recovery and fitness journey. Includes boot camp, weightlifting, and group fitness classes delivered across multiple Utah locations.
• Nutrition Programs Nutrition education and cooking classes designed to support physical health, stabilize blood sugars, reduce cravings, and improve mood during recovery. Targeted at people in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Creative Arts Programs Art sessions including dance, painting, and music, with a focus on the creative process rather than final products. Open to all members with no artistic background required.
• Community Service Programs Service pillar focused on giving back to the community through partnerships with the Gail Miller Resource Center, Utah Food Bank, and monthly outreach events including Christmas Day Outreach and Socktober sock and hand warmer collections.
• Meal Prep Service Healthy meal prep service offering pre-cooked meals designed by a registered dietitian. Meals are professionally prepared, ready-to-eat after 3 minutes, starting at $9/meal. Vegetarian, celiac, and high protein options available with orders placed Friday for weekly delivery to Utah residents.
• Venue Rental Event venue rental at the Salt Lake City location with approximately 3,000 square feet of industrial-style space. Includes audio/video equipment, chairs and tables for up to 50 guests, parking, and one hour setup. Available for baby showers, birthdays, dances, art shows, dinner parties, and small concerts.
• Support Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ people in recovery served weekly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gail Miller Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly partnership providing essential resources and connection for individuals experiencing homelessness. FTR's Service Pillar partners with the center to support vulnerable community members through outreach programs.
• Utah Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly partnership addressing food insecurity in the community. FTR's Service Pillar collaborates with Utah Food Bank to provide food resources and support for those in need.
• Acqua RecoveryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTreatment center that refers clients to Fit To Recover as part of continuum of care for ongoing recovery support.
• Alpine Recovery LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTreatment center partner referring clients for post-treatment support and sober community programming.
• Odyssey HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTreatment center partner in the FTR referral network for addiction recovery services.
• Intermountain HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner supporting FTR's health and wellness mission for recovery community.
• AdobeminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support for FTR's community programs and operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SMART Recovery: SMART Recovery is a nonprofit that provides mutual-support meetings and tools for people in recovery from addictive behavior. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a peer-led, non-12-step recovery support organization, though delivered more through group meetings than fitness programming.
• Shatterproof: Shatterproof is a national nonprofit focused on ending addiction through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a major substance use disorder nonprofit delivering community-based recovery programming, though at a much larger national scale.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery: Faces & Voices of Recovery is a national nonprofit that mobilizes the recovery community to advocate for policy change and public awareness. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a recovery-focused nonprofit organization that supports people in recovery and works to remove stigma.
• The Phoenix: The Phoenix is a nonprofit sober active community that offers free fitness, yoga, climbing, and social events to people in recovery from substance use disorders. It is the closest direct comparable to Fit To Recover's model of using fitness and community as recovery support, and operates multiple U.S. cities.
• Wellness in Recovery Centers (WIR Centers): WIR Centers is a Utah-based nonprofit providing recovery support through fitness, nutrition, and peer services. It is a direct regional peer to Fit To Recover, with a similar model of combining wellness activities with community-based recovery support.
• Oxford House: Oxford House operates a network of self-run, self-supported sober living homes across the U.S. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a nonprofit providing peer-led recovery housing and community support, though anchored in residential rather than fitness-based recovery.

Broad incumbents

• CrossFit (CrossFit, Inc.): CrossFit is a global fitness brand offering group-based functional fitness programming through affiliated gyms. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a community-oriented fitness organization, though it is a for-profit company and does not specifically target the recovery population.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is a large national nonprofit providing mental health support, education, and advocacy. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a community-based mental wellness nonprofit that supports people with behavioral health conditions, though NAMI is broader in scope and not specifically focused on substance use recovery.
• YMCA: YMCA is a large national nonprofit offering community-based fitness, wellness, and social programs through membership. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a membership-based community wellness organization with a mission-driven nonprofit structure, though the YMCA serves a broader population rather than a recovery-specific niche.

Emerging players

• Sober Grid / Connections App: Sober Grid is a mobile app connecting people in recovery to a sober community. It is comparable to Fit To Recover as a peer-support recovery community, but delivered through a digital platform rather than a physical community center model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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