Kerry Steach of Ironwood Wellness: Turning Pain into Purpose and Building a Wellness Community in St. Louis
Kerry Steach, founder and owner of Ironwood Wellness, brings a personal story of resilience to the world of fitness and wellness coaching. After overcoming debilitating chronic back pain, Kerry built a business focused on helping others move better, feel better, and live with energy. His leadership mindset and practical approach to combining in-person and virtual training make him a standout in the fitness entrepreneur space.
This Episode's Highlights
- Kerry’s personal struggle with chronic back pain inspired his career shift from corporate banking to wellness coaching.
- Ironwood Wellness offers both in-person training at its Webster Groves location and virtual sessions for clients anywhere.
- Leadership, according to Kerry, is all about “walking the talk” and setting an example for your team and clients.
- The COVID-19 pandemic taught Kerry the value of hybrid fitness models, blending technology with human connection.
- He believes the future of wellness relies on getting people "out of the box"—meaning more movement, less screen time.
Catch Kerry Steach’s full entrepreneurial journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=%5BINSERT_VIDEO_ID_HERE
Memorable Quote:
Leadership is about walking the talk—if I’m asking my clients to do something, I better be doing it myself.