About us
What if we approached healthcare from a human-centered place?
OUR VISIONWe envision a healthcare system where every patient is met as a whole human being — not reduced to symptoms, timelines, or checklists.
A system that also recognizes the humanity of care providers, creating the conditions for empathy, presence, and meaningful connection to be possible.
OUR MISSIONOur mission is simple —
To inspire cultural change in healthcare through the power of personal storytelling.
Whether it’s a heartfelt letter to a healthcare provider or a reflection on lived experience, each story helps surface what care actually feels like — and what often goes unseen.
As this movement grows, we aim to foster reflection, understanding, and change across the care experience.
OUR ORIGINThe Human-Centered Healthcare Movement was born from personal experience — from a series of healthcare encounters where care felt rushed, dismissive, or incomplete.
After one appointment with a doctor who did make a difference, a letter poured out — an attempt to name what had been missing, and what had finally been felt.
When that letter was shared within a support group, it was met with recognition, encouragement, and validation. That moment — of being heard, and being invited to share — revealed the power of story not just to process experience, but to foster connection, healing, and change. This movement grew from there.
LOOKING AHEADThis movement is part of a larger conversation — one that invites patients and care providers to listen to one another and reflect on how care is experienced.
Through shared stories, education, and advocacy, we aim to support more thoughtful care conversations and more reflective practice in everyday care.
These small, cumulative shifts help shape a healthcare culture grounded in compassion, curiosity, and humanity.