Why Would A Surgeon Move To Tulsa, Oklahoma & Open A Gym? David Heon and Starting Strength Stories | August 25, 2022 David Heon is a medical surgeon from Ohio who moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the opportunities. You may not know the secret yet, but Tulsa is a place to be! Low cost of living, great art and culture scene, warm weather, lots of space, and super business friendly. Mark Rippetoe himself said that if he was a young coach again, he'd live in Tulsa. Seeing the success of the cross town Oklahoma City Starting Strength Gym, Dave set out to bring a gym to Tulsa. Discuss in Forums