Stephen Simmang

Stephen Simmang is an American wellness entrepreneur and mindfulness advocate based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. He is known for his work in functional health, emotional wellness, and integrative care models that emphasize long-term well-being. Simmang is the co-founder and former Co-CEO of Kale Diagnostics, a functional health company focused on lab-based diagnostics and personalized wellness protocols.

Early Life and Education
Stephen Simmang was born and raised in the Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas. He attended college in Virginia, though specific details about his degree and institution have not been publicly disclosed.

Career
Simmang began his professional journey in the supplemental health insurance industry. He worked with organizations such as Gallagher to create wellness-focused insurance programs for employer groups and members. His early work aimed to bridge the gap between traditional insurance coverage and proactive health management.

In 2018, Simmang founded Prioritize Wellness, a company centered on helping individuals and organizations adopt preventative health strategies. In 2022, he co-founded Kale Diagnostics, where he served as Co-CEO. The company combined advanced lab testing with data-driven insights to provide highly personalized care. During his tenure, Kale Diagnostics gained national recognition for its functional health approach, although Simmang later stepped away from operational leadership.

Following this transition, he shifted his focus toward mental and emotional health. Drawing from personal experience with stress and burnout, Simmang began developing a mindfulness-based mobile application aimed at supporting nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and sustainable inner wellness.

Advocacy and Philosophy
Simmang is a vocal supporter of accessible emotional health practices. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of simplicity, reflection, and alignment in both personal and professional life. He advocates for integrating mindfulness, journaling, and breathwork into daily routines.

Philanthropy
Simmang supports several nonprofit organizations aligned with mental wellness and emotional care, including:

• Mental Health America
• The Jed Foundation
• The David Lynch Foundation

Personal Life
Outside of his professional work, Simmang prioritizes family and close personal relationships. He often cites connection, clarity, and presence as central to his leadership and life philosophy.