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MARK VAN STEENBERG

Co-Founder

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 10 years of experience in various mental health settings, who specializes in treating active and former NFL players. Mark’s expertise lies in Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression/anxiety disorders, and brain trauma – all prevalent among retired football players. Seeing a need for a specialized program of treatment for former football players, Mark created and co-founded Sage Elite Healing.

Mark has dedicated his career to helping former NFL players and their families overcome the unique challenges they face and provides guidance as they navigate symptomology. He understands the physical and emotional toll that football can take on the body and mind. As such, he is committed to helping clients navigate the difficult transition into the next chapter of their lives and refine their purpose beyond the game. 

Mark utilizes multiple clinical modalities (CBT, DBT, SFBT, MI, ACT), coupled with a holistic body-mind-spirit approach, to bridge the gap between peak performance and quality of life. This approach involves understanding the Four realms of Healing (Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual) and evolving our mind-body connection. Along with the clinical and holistic approaches, Mark strongly believes in Nature-based modalities and reconnecting ourselves back to the natural world. The Rocky Mountains of Colorado provide the perfect environment to explore our true selves.  

Aside from nature, Mark also utilizes body-based mindfulness training, Mindful-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), Yoga Nidra, Hot Yoga, psychoeducation, expressive art, and psychodrama. In order to harness the power of fellowship, he also connects former players with their peers in a group setting. 

Mark’s approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental while creating a safe space for players and their families to explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach empowers clients to take control of their mental and physical health, but also provides guidance and education along the path. 

In addition to his clinical work, Mark is actively involved in the healing community as an advocate for player mental health care. He frequently speaks at conferences and events advocating for increased player health resources before, during, and after the game.

 

Mark lives in Boulder, CO with his wife and two daughters. He owns two rescue dogs from the Pine Ridge Reservation that also help him in his therapeutic approach.  He enjoys going to his daughters’ sporting events, coaching, hiking, camping, as well as spending as much time in nature as possible.

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TOM TURNER

CEO

Tom O. Turner is the CEO of Sage Elite Healing, LLC, where he leads all the corporate efforts that support clinical programming. Turner is also the Chairman and CEO of Turner Holdings, an investment holding company focused on private equity and commercial real estate development. Throughout his nearly 20 year career as an investment banker, corporate strategic acquirer, limited partner, general partner, board chairman, and real estate developer, Turner has participated in over $1.5 billion worth of lower and middle-market acquisitions, divestitures, and real estate developments.

Turner holds a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from Washington and Lee University and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Rice University. In 2014, Turner graduated from Harvard Business School’s Real Estate Finance and Management program.

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BRANDON BOSTICK

Co-Founder
Director of Athlete Development

Brandon is a former NFL tight end and a current Co-Owner of Sage Elite Healing. Born and raised in Florence, South Carolina, he attended Newberry College where he played wide receiver on the football team. Joined the NFL as a rookie free agent in 2012 with the Green Bay Packers and went on to spend 5 years in the league playing for the Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and the NY Jets. Brandon earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Newberry College and was inducted into the Newberry College Hall of Fame in 2022. 

Brandon experienced a traumatic event in the 2015 NFC Championship Game and went thru a deep depression in 2020, which led him to struggle with his mental health. After seeking support and finding the help he needed, he began his own journey of personally healing. This journey to heal himself, and seeing the results from the work he put in, led him down a path of wanting to help others find their path to healing. On this path, he meet Mark Van Steenberg and together they formed Sage Elite Healing.

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ZACH MOORE

Athlete Board Member
Sage Program Development

Zach is a former NFL Defensive Lineman and a current Sage Elite Healing Team Member. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Zach attended and played football at Concordia University, in St Paul, Minnesota. He was a 2-time Division II All American while at Concordia. Zach was Concordia’s first player ever drafted in the NFL, after being selected in the 6th round by the New England Patriots. He spent 5 years in the NFL as a member of the Patriots, where he was a member of the Super Bowl 49 Championship Team, as well as the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, and the Arizona Cardinals. 

Zach is an advocate for men’s physical and mental health and has a passion for helping people better themselves. He is the founder and owner of Any Gains Possible, Strength and Aesthetics Training. As an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, as well as a former professional athlete, Zach brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in physical health and nutrition to the Sage Elite Healing Athletic Department.

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MARCUS SMITH

Certified Life Coach

Marcus Smith II is a Columbus, GA native who played college football at the University of Louisville. In college, he became an All-American and finished 2nd in the Nation in sacks with 14.5 sacks. He ended his college career with a Bachelors in Communication and went on to be the 26th pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Marcus played three seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, two seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and two seasons for the Washington Commanders. He is now a TV correspondent, life coach, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and author.

Marcus’s near-death experience with anxiety and depression as a NFL athlete led him to become a Certified Life Coach and establish The Circle of M Foundation Inc., after retiring from football. In addition to that, Marcus is the co-owner of A&M Sports and Fitness, which is the Mecca of wellness in the heart of the DMV. A&M Sports specializes in an unapologetic dedication to mental wellness as the Foundation for physical health, an allegiance to excellence, and a strong belief in the power of personalization.

Marcus comes to Sage Elite Healing as a Certified Life Coach, with a passion for helping people. Marcus will lead our weekly current and former NFL Players Life Coaching Workshop and Support Group, as well as offer his life coaching services to members of the community.

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Sage Elite Healing is dedicated to helping individuals and groups align their focus with the Four Realms of Healing. Through Sage Elite’s programming, members will build awareness, organization, and the needed skills to effectively navigate their lives. 

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