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This Is Our Story

At Growing Wellness, we believe in the power of personal connection, the therapeutic benefits of nature, and the ability to grow at every age and stage of life.

Life is busy, increasing the demand for creative, evolving public health approaches. Founded in 2022, we combine professional expertise with personal experience to collaborate with forward-thinking partners and create meaningful change. Connection, compassionate care, and access to education are at the heart of our mission, guiding how we foster hope, healing, and well-being.

With two decades of experience in substance use prevention and treatment, we deliver a holistic, customized public health consulting solutions. Understanding that every individual and community is unique—and your strategy must be too.

Like plants, people thrive with the right care.

Rooted in research, we utilize the science and well-known benefits of nature to help lower stress, boost mood, and strengthen well-being. 

Through innovative data-driven practices and intentional conversations about self-care, we help individuals reconnect with truly what matters—nurturing their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

Our collaborative mobile wellness workshops create space to nuture connection, reflection, and community—because growth happens in safe, supportive environments.

Tailored Consulting Solutions For

Meet the Owner

Katie Gassner

Katie, public health consultant, holds a National Certificate in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment (NCNTT) brought her business to life in 2022. Today, Growing Wellness is accredited as a Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business and a Certified

Woman-Owned Small Business. 

Katie is a seasoned and inventive public health advocate, highlighting a rich 19-year journey dedicated to steering transformative behavior change initiatives. Her expertise lies in substance use prevention and treatment fostering collaborations with marginalized communities, healthcare systems, and both private and public organizations, all aimed at elevating health outcomes. 

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"My passion is creating meaningful, two-way interactions that spark learning and growth.

Through shared experiences and intentional practices, we can bridge gaps, strengthen connections, and cultivate resilience.

Together, let’s uplift one another—building confidence, fostering collaboration, and creating lasting well-being."

- Katie Gassner

Our Transformative Approach

Today’s Public Health landscape is buzzing with challenges and constant change, leaving organizations, schools and groups searching for solutions. At Growing Wellness, we understand this complexity and offer new, personalized, tailored programs and contracting services to meet these challenges head-on.  

Setting Growing Wellness Apart

Our result-driven approach is evidenced by our contracts and partnerships with Local and State Health Departments, Behavioral Health Organizations, Business, and Academia.  We are committed to personalized service and measurable results. Connect with Katie to learn more about her consulting work for Pennsylvania's Statewide Tobacco Free Recovery Initiative and explore how we can collaborate to enhance recovery efforts.

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Certified Woman-Owned, Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business

When you choose Growing Wellness, you're not just getting a public health consultant but also supporting a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Pennsylvania Verified Small Diverse Business (SDB).  

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Our simple three-step process:

1. Schedule a Consultation

2. Customize 

3. Measure Success!

Download Our Guide for 5 Practical Steps to Improving Self-Care

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