Meet the Medical Detective!

Physician Associate

Helping you connect the dots to reclaim your health

Stephen Kathman, PA-C is a dedicated Physician Associate and Medical Detective with over 12 years of experience spanning Emergency Medicine, Inpatient Internal Medicine, Outpatient Family Medicine, and Gastroenterology Specialty. After earning his Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Kettering College in 2012, Stephen has committed his career to providing exceptional patient care.

As the Co-owner of Mermaid Well, Stephen specializes in offering in-depth evaluations of unresolved medical conditions and developing strategies to manage existing health issues with fewer medications. His practice focuses on medical second opinions, ensuring that patients receive the thorough and attentive care they deserve.

Stephen believes that most medical conditions can be resolved through a combination of asking the right questions and performing comprehensive examinations, minimizing the need for excessive testing. He is passionate about educating his patients, making complex medical information accessible and understandable, so they feel confident and empowered in managing their health.

Outside of his professional life, Stephen is an enthusiast of lifting kettlebells, running, and martial arts. He also enjoys finding efficient ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, adhering to a whole-food, plant-based diet.

“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” ~Keanu Reeves

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Meet the Mermaid!

Founder of Mermaid Well

Doctor of Physical Therapy & Lifestyle Medicine Coach

Helping you bring your best self forward

Dr. Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT, NBC-HWC, MCWC takes a holistic treatment approach and focuses on addressing your movement, fitness, stress, well-being, and lifestyle habits for comprehensive, whole-person care. As a dedicated movement expert and collaborative coach, she brings years of experience and a genuine passion for helping clients reach their health and wellness goals. Dr. Kendra leads with a kind heart, brings a warm, positive energy to every encounter, and makes your dreams her own! She values building authentic relationships and finds joy in helping others succeed.

Dr. Kendra specializes in aquatic therapy, hypermobility, chronic pain recovery, lifestyle medicine, active aging, and stress management.

She values lifelong learning and is a licensed Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist in Aquatic Therapy, Certified in Finding Functional Foundations (FFF), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, TRX® Qualified Instructor, HeartMath® Certified Practitioner, HeartMath® Stress and Well-Being Assessment Provider, and Mindfulness-Based Pain Relief Practitioner.

In her free time, she enjoys Pilates, event planning, coffee, hiking, birdwatching, ballroom dancing, going to Dorothy Lane Market, and spending time with her amazing husband (Steve), family, and friends. She loves ALL things mermaid related and even has a mermaid-themed home office!

Let’s dive in!

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” — Steve Maraboli

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

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