Vince Pitstick on Dealing with Addiction and Becoming Today’s World-Renowned Metabolic Mentor
Everyone has a journey of their own; we have no idea what people are going through. Some people have their paths carved out for them before facing the real world, while others have to face every challenge life throws at them. People deal with many challenging situations before they get where they are right now, financially, emotionally, and sometimes even physically.
Vince Pitstick survived some very hard times before he made a name for himself as the Metabolic Mentor. He survived domestic violence at the age of 10. Moreover, he faced addiction issues while growing up and endured three failed businesses.
Although Vince is one of the most renowned functional nutritionists in the world, it was not always like this for him. He had to work really hard to earn his position and had a rough childhood to begin with. He grew up poor on a farm near Chicago, Illinois, and witnessed domestic violence at age 10. Later he was also diagnosed with severe OCD, and then he fell into addiction. Vince is not ashamed of his past because that taught him many things about life and formed him into the man he is today.
Being an addict, Vince Pitstick was in dire need of medical attention. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that his addiction would lead him to a hospital bed one day. But he didn’t give up. Even then, he stayed strong and was extremely grateful to all the doctors who were there for him during his difficult time. He observed closely how the doctors were treating him and what was the procedure for his recovery. For Vince, that was the turning point of his life. The journey to recovery was not easy for him, but he never gave up, passed the most challenging test that life gave him, and found inspiration in healing.
Doctors and trainers inspired Vince so deeply that he chose to dedicate his life to the betterment of others. The first job that Vince ever had was as a functional medicine consultant at Metagenics Inc. There, he worked with doctors and therapists and learned the tools and steps they use when they are treating a patient. After some time, Vince decided that it was time to leave his comfort zone and step up a little because if he wanted a career in this field, he must start his own company.
Vince Pitstick started his company Nutrition Dynamic in Waynesville with only six clients at that time, and now he has a team of more than 60 members and more than 1000 active clients from all over the world. Vince Pitstick found his inspiration to start a new life at his lowest point, but he never gave up. He learned from his mistakes, and now helps people worldwide who need medical attention. He has an active team of tech doctors, coaches, trainers, and dieticians to help you with anything. Vince never leaves his clients hanging and always helps them see it through; he knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom in terms of your health. He appreciates it when a client is open with him regarding their health problems; it makes the relationship between the client and him stronger and more trustworthy. He says, “my passion is unwavering, my drive will never subside, and I will never give up on someone who needs help.”