Helyx Health: Realizing Our Founding Vision for Comprehensive Mental Wellness Care

What was the founding vision of Helyx Health?

Helyx Health was founded by sleep specialist Dr. Tony Masri and clinical psychologist Dr. Britney Blair with a shared vision: to create a place where sleep medicine and mental health care are thoughtfully integrated. After years of caring for patients in larger healthcare systems and specialty clinics, they saw how often people struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship stress were receiving fragmented care. Sleep problems were treated separately from emotional health, even though the two are closely connected.

When Dr. Masri launched Helyx Health, he wanted to build a permanent home for his patients, one where care would be consistent, collaborative, and deeply personalized. Together with Dr. Blair, the goal was to assemble a multidisciplinary team of experts who could support patients across multiple dimensions of well-being, including sleep health, emotional health, cognitive functioning, and relationships.

Today, Helyx Health has grown into a collaborative team of psychologists, psychiatrists, sleep specialists, and neuropsychologists working together to provide comprehensive care for patients throughout California.

What is Helyx Health's ultimate mission?

Our mission is to help people reclaim their health, energy, and quality of life. Many people come to Helyx Health feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their sleep, from their relationships, or from themselves. We believe meaningful healing happens when people feel understood and supported in addressing the underlying factors behind their challenges. Our goal is to provide the knowledge, tools, and compassionate care that help patients restore balance, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and well-being.

What is Helyx Health's philosophy of care?

At Helyx Health, we believe that well-being is never just about one symptom or diagnosis. Sleep, emotional health, relationships, and physical well-being are all interconnected. Our clinicians take the time to understand the full context of a patient’s life so treatment can be tailored to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Care is grounded in evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral sleep medicine, trauma-informed care, and neuropsychological assessment when needed. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that therapy should be deeply personalized. Every patient’s story is unique, and treatment should reflect that.

What sets Helyx Health apart?

One of the defining features of Helyx Health is the integration of sleep medicine with behavioral and mental health care. Sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disruptions often exist alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention difficulties. Rather than treating these conditions in isolation, our clinicians work collaboratively across specialties to develop coordinated treatment plans.

In addition to psychotherapy and psychiatric care, Helyx Health offers specialized services such as home sleep studies, behavioral sleep medicine, neuropsychological assessment, and relationship and sexual health therapy. This combination allows patients to receive comprehensive care in one place, with experts who communicate closely to support their progress.

How does Helyx Health approach patient care?

We approach care as a partnership. From the first appointment, clinicians focus on understanding what matters most to the patient, their goals, concerns, and the challenges they are facing. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively so patients feel actively involved in their care.

For some individuals, therapy may focus on managing anxiety, depression, burnout, or trauma. Others may benefit from sleep evaluations, medication support, or neuropsychological testing to better understand attention, memory, or cognitive changes. Whatever the path forward looks like, our goal is to provide care that feels thoughtful, personalized, and supportive.

What does a typical day look like for the staff?

Every day at Helyx Health brings a wide range of meaningful work. Our clinicians may spend the morning helping someone overcome chronic insomnia, followed by supporting a patient navigating anxiety or life transitions. In another session, a neuropsychologist may be conducting cognitive testing to better understand attention or memory concerns. Our clinicians also work with individuals and couples to strengthen relationships, address sexual health concerns, and build deeper emotional connections.

Behind the scenes, our care coordination and administrative teams play an essential role in helping patients schedule appointments, navigate questions, and connect with the right clinician. Together, the entire team works to ensure that patients feel supported from their very first interaction with the practice.

What should every patient know about Helyx Health?

We want every patient to know that they do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Many people come to Helyx Health after struggling for years with sleep problems, anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship stress. Seeking help can feel vulnerable, but it is also one of the most powerful steps someone can take toward feeling better. Our clinicians are deeply committed to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel understood, respected, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

What has been Helyx Health's proudest moment?

One of the things we are most proud of is the collaborative community we have built. Helyx Health brings together clinicians with expertise in sleep medicine, psychotherapy, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and relationship health who share a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Watching the practice grow while maintaining that culture of collaboration and patient-centered care has been incredibly meaningful.

The most rewarding moments come from seeing patients regain restful sleep, reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, and rediscover a sense of stability and fulfillment in their lives.

Three Words to Describe Helyx Health:

Collaborative. Compassionate. Innovative.

How does Helyx Health build trust with patients?

Trust begins with listening. Many of the topics discussed in therapy, such as mental health challenges, sleep problems, relationship concerns, or sexual health, can feel deeply personal. Our clinicians approach these conversations with empathy, curiosity, and respect. Patients are encouraged to speak openly about their experiences, ask questions, and participate actively in shaping their treatment. By creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment, we are able to build the trust that allows meaningful progress to happen.

What inspired the clinicians at Helyx Health to pursue a career in medicine?

For many clinicians at Helyx Health, the path began with a deep curiosity about how the mind and brain shape human experience. Over time, that curiosity evolved into a passion for helping people overcome challenges that affect their daily lives. The ability to combine scientific knowledge with empathy and meaningful human connection makes this work incredibly fulfilling. What continues to motivate our clinicians each day is seeing the transformation that happens when patients begin to feel better, when sleep improves, anxiety lessens, relationships strengthen, and people begin to feel hopeful again.

Dr. Tony Masri, MD — Neurologist & Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Specialist

• Medical Degree: University of Toledo College of Medicine
• Neurology Residency: Case Western Reserve University
• Sleep Medicine Fellowship: Stanford Sleep Center, one of the top programs in sleep medicine
• Board-Certified: Neurology and Sleep Medicine
• Experience: Over a decade of expertise in sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and parasomnias
• Treatment Approach: Holistic care combining evidence-based medicine with individualized, patient-centered strategies
• Languages Spoken: English, Arabic, and French
• Patient Focus: Treats both adults and children (ages 2+) through in-office and video appointments
• Passion: Committed to improving quality of life for patients through specialized sleep and neurological care

Dr. Britney Blair, Psy.D., DBSM, CST — Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Board-Certified Specialist

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) – PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium
• Bachelor’s Degree – University of California, Berkeley
• Pre-Doctoral Internship – VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – Stanford University Medical School
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist – providing evidence-based psychological care
• Board-Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) – expertise in sleep-related conditions
• Board-Certified in Sexual Medicine (CST) – specialized training in sexual health and wellness
• Adjunct Faculty & Consultant – Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
• Invited Speaker & Published Author – recognized in both academic and popular press for sleep and sexual health work
• Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer of Lover, a digital platform focused on sexual wellness optimization
• Telemedicine Services – available to patients throughout California