About the Clinic

Located in the heart of Tacoma, Washington, Grit City Health offers a welcoming space dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. Founded in 2015, the clinic combines the best of movement, massage, and coaching to address everything from pain relief and mobility challenges to athletic performance and wellness goals.

Our approach is rooted in personalized care. Every session is tailored to your needs, blending techniques like Pilates-based functional fitness, therapeutic massage, and performance or health coaching. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preparing for an event, or simply seeking to feel your best, Grit City Health is here to help you find the right path forward.

At Grit City Health, we don’t just treat symptoms; we focus on understanding the root cause. Through hands-on care and movement-based solutions, we aim to provide relief, improve mobility, and empower clients to achieve lasting change.

We work with a diverse range of clients—from athletes and weekend warriors to individuals seeking complementary bodywork to traditional massage or physical therapy. Whatever your goals, you’ll find an approachable, supportive atmosphere where your needs come first.

About the owner:

"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young"  
                              -Joseph Pilates

Patrick McCabe, LMT/Owner

WA State Massage License #MA60596045

My journey in health and fitness began with a Pilates session that left me feeling more connected to my body than ever before. I didn’t want to leave the studio. That transformative experience inspired me to pursue a career in movement and wellness, and in 2007, I began teaching Pilates. Over the years, I’ve explored a variety of methods, tools, and approaches to understand what truly helps people move and feel better.

In 2015, I completed over 700 hours of training at Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics, gaining a deep understanding of massage, bodywork, hydrotherapy, and more. As a licensed massage therapist, I approach every session with a focus on listening to the body and tailoring care to each client’s needs. But for me, certifications and techniques are just tools. The real work is about meeting people where they are, understanding what their bodies are telling them, and finding the right combination of movement, manual therapy, and coaching to help them thrive.

At Grit City Health, I blend elements of Pilates, yoga, functional strength training, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, sauna therapy, and more to provide a truly individualized experience. Whether someone is recovering from an injury, preparing for an event, or just looking to move with less discomfort, my goal is to offer practical solutions that make sense for their unique situation.

My professional journey didn’t start here, though. Before founding Grit City Health, I explored a variety of creative and entrepreneurial paths through my company, Grit City Creative. From managing sales at a local rock climbing gym to running small-scale production ventures like upcycled candles and handmade dog leashes, I’ve always been passionate about building things that connect with people. That creative, entrepreneurial spirit continues to shape how I approach health and wellness today.

Outside of work, I’m a “stay-outside dad,” happiest when I’m outdoors with my wife, kids, and dogs. I’m also an avid cyclist who loves everything from mountain biking to gravel and cyclocross racing. What started as a personal passion grew into Team Grit City Health, a community-driven cycling team that brings people together for fun, fitness, and camaraderie.

Whether it’s movement, massage, or coaching, my work is rooted in a simple belief: when we pause and truly listen to what the body needs, the right path forward becomes clear.