Stephen Patrick DPT, CSCS, IHP
Owner and founder. Physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and health coach.
About me
I have lived in the Pittsburgh suburbs essentially all my life. My résumé is listed below, but in addition to formal and self-education, I've undergone something of a personal transformation the last few years. I was always interested in health, but only on a superficial level. I thought eating a balanced diet and exercising routinely were enough. I didn't understand the deeper meaning behind being healthy, as outlined in the description on our philosophy page. It was the trial and error of dealing with recurring issues that prompted me to go deeper than nutrition and physical training...
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Crohn's fare ups, IBS, difficulty sleeping, trouble maintaining weight, acne, and frequent colds were some of the symptoms I experienced by not integrating a holistic plan that prioritizes natural living, and treats mental, emotional, and spiritual health as equal partners to physical. That's what holistic wellness means, and every person has their own individual path to get there.
Several years ago, I decided to take control of the situation... to find my path. As Hippocrates said, "natural forces within us are the true healers of disease." This is one of the most sagely quotes in all of medicine, and was a guiding light on my healing journey.
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Recovering from a long-standing health issue is a daunting task, and personal experience in that endeavor inspired our slogan: "Vincere Montem." This translates from Latin as "Conquer Your Mountain," an appropriate mission statement for the chronically infirmed.
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Speaking of slogans, my health coaching certification is from the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. Theirs is "Heal Yourself, Heal Others." Does that sound familiar?
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Now that I've gone through the process, I'd be honored to help you with yours.
If you have a similar story and just can't seem to get ahead of a particular issue, please reach out. I'd love to help you Conquer Your Mountain.
Education and Certifications
2010-2014
Gettysburg College
I received my bachelor's in Health Sciences and minor in Business at Gettysburg. The excellent curriculum in these two disciplines included anatomy & physiology, nutrition, exercise & neuromuscular physiology, and kinesiology, as well as accounting, economics, marketing, corporate finance, and business law.
2014-2017
University of Pittsburgh
I graduated from Pitt with my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May of 2017. At the time, Pitt was ranked as the No. 1 PT program in the country. My clinical experience included outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, inpatient acute, and inpatient rehab.
2024
CSCS
I became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2024, the gold standard in exercise and fitness certifications.
2024
IHP Level 3
I obtained my health coaching certification from the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute in November of 2024. The focus of this course was holistic wellness and integrating all forms of healing modalities.
Work History
2017-2022, 2025-present
Concordia Visiting Nurses
I worked at CVN for 5.5 years and left amicably in August of 2022 to start Paragon (I recently returned). I primarily treat orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, as well as medically complex patients. I learned a great deal about clinical expertise and developing personal relationships while treating patients in their homes.
2022-present
Paragon Health Coaching
I founded PHC to educate people on holistic wellness and natural health. To work with them on a personal level to increase their vitality, and restore their quality of life. I hope to create a ripple effect from this, and change many lives for the better.
2024-2025
AllStar Therapies
This part-time position offered a well-balanced mixture of orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy in a unique setting with a challenging demographic, which allowed me to stay sharp with multiple skill sets as I built PHC.