Our Founder

 

What is a Thriver?

1) A cancer survivor
2) Someone who not only survives challenges and hardships but also grows, flourishes, and excels despite them. Thrivers demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. They seek opportunities for personal growth, achieve their goals, and often inspire others by their ability to overcome adversity and live life to the fullest. It conveys positivity, strength, and an upward trajectory in life.

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Steven Koeppel is a seasoned entrepreneur, innovator, lifelong health enthusiast, and stage 4 cancer survivor, with a track record of building exceptional organizations across industries, including automotive, retail, and health & wellness.

Steven’s passion for personal growth and performance began with martial arts in 1984, evolving from Shotokan Karate to boxing, kickboxing, and eventually mixed martial arts. He competed in several amateur fights and continues training to this day.

He launched his career in the automotive industry, rising to become the operating partner of new car dealerships in New York City, and the managing member of a real estate holding company. In 2005, upon moving with his family to Arizona, he founded Scottsdale Jean Company, which quickly became Arizona’s largest independently owned retailer of designer jeans and clothing, representing over 100 popular brands in stores that were a sight to behold and an experience to shop. Clients worldwide were able to shop the curated selection online.

Steven’s wellness journey deepened through hot yoga, leading him to become a certified instructor in 2015, presently with over 2,500 teaching hours. In 2016, he returned to Long Island to launch The Modern Improvement Club, a premium health, wellness and fitness club featuring a proprietary style of hot yoga and other heated offerings. Its popularity led to an acquisition in 2020 by LifeTime Fitness, where its signature class, Modern Hot, was instantly one of LifeTime’s most popular in each club it was introduced.

When Steven returned to Scottsdale in late 2020, he drew on his background to become a Realtor, guiding luxury buyers and sellers, while giving himself the space to explore and reflect on what his next endeavor might be.

In 2023, Steven was diagnosed with Stage 4 of a rare and aggressive cancer, discovered unexpectedly during routine blood work. He underwent five months of intensive chemotherapy, while remaining very physically active and consistently supporting his recovery with the use of his newly acquired wellness equipment, including an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy, plus the highest quality supplements and other holistic modalities. By early 2024, Steven achieved full remission, and has since added a hyperbaric chamber and PEMF to his wellness routine. This experience became a powerful catalyst for his mission to create a true one-stop destination for those seeking to thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Soon after, he studied to become a Health & Wellness Coach and Thriver Wellness Supply was born.

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