About Hope N' Healing

What is Hope N' Healing

Hope N' Healing is your go-to destination for comprehensive support and essential resources for every stage of your healing journey—before, during, and after. We provide a wide array of products and services designed to empower your recovery, including self-help and motivational tools, health advocacy, pain management solutions, medical devices, equipment, supplies, specialized pillows, and personalized services. Our mission is to make your healing process as seamless, comfortable, and well-supported as possible.

At Hope N’ Healing, we celebrate the diverse experiences that shape each person’s journey. We are proud to offer tailored resources and unwavering support for:

We’re also excited about future initiatives designed to further our commitment to meeting these diverse needs.

Whether through curated resources, meaningful connections, or a compassionate community, Hope N’ Healing is dedicated to being a foundation for transformative change.

How the Concept of Hope N' Healing Came to Fruition

The story of Hope N’ Healing is deeply intertwined with my own journey of resilience, hope, and recovery. It began in the spring of 2016 when my father received a lifesaving heart transplant—a journey marked by immense challenges and uncertainty. As we navigated his recovery, I began experiencing chest pains and, given our extensive family history of heart disease, sought medical attention. At just 30-something, I was diagnosed with 50% occlusion in my Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery and 60% occlusion in my Right Coronary Artery (RCA).

Shortly after my diagnosis, I met my husband. We welcomed our son into the world and we still dream of growing our family, because of my medical risk, possibly through surrogacy. However, by the summer of 2022, I began experiencing troubling symptoms—dizzy spells, fatigue, and severe exhaustion from even minor tasks. Despite a long series of tests, the root cause remained elusive. My cardiologist, believing further imaging was unnecessary, referred me to neurology. Each subsequent specialist and test yielded no definitive answers, only minor findings. Meanwhile, my health continued to deteriorate.

After countless 911 calls, hospital visits where I was dismissed due to my age and gender, and what were likely numerous cardiac episodes and possible Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs), I reached a breaking point. In January 2024, after yet another terrifying episode, my husband and I finally made it to a hospital where we tried to reach numerous times and finally a doctor truly listened. They discovered multiple blockages, with occlusions ranging from 75% to 99% in all major cardiac arteries—a condition that could have resulted in a fatal widow maker heart attack had I waited any longer.

Days later, I was wheeled into the operating room with the recommendation to have as many bypasses as anatomically possible. After five hours in the operating room, I emerged with a quadruple bypass and began my healing journey in my early 40s. After a series of genetic tests, I was diagnosed with severely high Lipoprotein a, a genetic condition that caused hyper-calcification in my arteries. The road to recovery was far from smooth: complications included a pulmonary embolism, a painful sternal hematoma, pneumonia, and the failure of two bypass grafts requiring three stents in my RCA. Sleepless nights and moments of uncertainty often left me yearning for guidance, comfort, and solutions to ease the burden on my family.

One sleepless summer night in 2024, as I struggled to find the right pillows to alleviate my discomfort online, I reached out to a local community page. Amanda, a highly recommended pillow maker, answered the call. While waiting for the first pillow, the concept of Hope N’ Healing began to take shape. Drawing from my personal experiences—including a recent diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy and surgeries for an appendectomy, gallbladder removal, ACL and meniscus repair, hernia repair, childbirth, anal fissure and open-heart surgery—I realized how valuable it was to have someone guide you through the healing process with practical advice and personalized recommendations.

The exceptional and dedicated individuals who have contributed to the inception of this initiative are now ambassadors for Hope N' Healing. They offer their expertise to guarantee that our services address the needs of those on similar paths. This initiative could not have been realized without their priceless support during my arduous journey to establish this resource.

At Hope N’ Healing, our mission is to bring comfort, peace, and support to you and your loved ones during life’s most trying times. We are passionate about helping you transition from diagnosis to a new normal, empowering you with carefully curated products, resources, and services that make healing a little easier. Our wholehearted hope is to provide you with better sleep, greater comfort, and the reassurance that you’re not alone in your healing journey. 

About the Founder and Owner

The founder of Hope N' Healing has contributed to federal law enforcement as a contractor and public servant for more than 18 years. She possesses a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, with a minor in Emergency Planning and Management, and an Associate's degree in Counterterrorism Studies. Following the events of 9/11, she served as a volunteer first responder and EMT for over five years. Her dedication to homeland security and public safety is inspired by her upbringing in a Marine Corps family, which served with honor for over 22 years.

About the Title of the Company

Hope N' Healing carries multiple layers of meaning. It reflects the belief that there is always hope in the process of healing. Through our carefully curated products and resources, we aim to inspire hope and support your journey to wellness. Plus, the name embraces a touch of southern charm with its warm and welcoming "Hope N' Healing" twang!

About the Logo

The company's inspiration stemmed from my personal experience with a quadruple bypass. The stitched heart represents the "zipper" scar left on one's chest after open-heart surgery. Additionally, the "sewn" heart symbolizes the support pillows, which aid in healing, provide comfort, and improve sleep throughout the recovery period.