HIDDEN:
The Hidden Illness & Disability Directory
of Entrepreneurs & Nurturers
Featured on CBS13, Sacramento Valley SBDC, and in the Davis Enterprise.
SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AND NURTURERS
People who live with invisible illnesses & disabilities, such as Sjogren’s and dysautonomia, often lose their ability to earn
because their work performance is compared to that of a healthy, able person’s.
Many are forced to change careers and start small businesses to make ends meet.
Many choose to pivot careers to share what they’ve learned.
Apply to be listed on HIDDEN.
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU
If you live with invisible illness and/or disability,
you know the pain of being neglected and feeling isolated.
The Hidden Illness & Disability Directory of Entrepreneurs & Nurturers (HIDDEN)
connects you with people who possess a profound understanding of the challenges you face,
because they live with invisible illnesses and/or disabilities, too.
This shared perspective typically translates into products and services thoughtfully crafted with your well-being in mind.
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If you are fortunate enough to live without invisible illness and/or disability,
please support the entrepreneurs and nurturers listed here
by purchasing from them, sharing their websites, and/or sharing this page.
HIDDEN is for informational purposes only.
Always conduct your own research before engaging with any business or service.
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BUSINESS SERVICES
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Siobhan Barros-Limón
Business Strategy, Operations, & Management Consultant, Startup Advisor
Living with Chronic Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, ADHD, and likely Autism
"It's time for those of us on the margins of society to come together and carve out a seat at the table of prosperity for all."
SBL Advantage Consulting
www.sbladvantage.com
Offers: support building and scaling your business and impact
Located in San Francisco, CA
HEALTH CARE
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Bexi Lobo, PhD
Nutritional Biologist and Biochemist
Living with Sjogren's Disease and Dysautonomia
"I started Bexi's Bespoke Revitalisation to disrupt the beauty industry by offering a different approach to skin care grounded in the principles of nutrition, interconnectedness, sustainability, and intelligent self-care...Skin care that's health care."
Bexi's Bespoke Revitalisation
www.bexiphd.com
Offers: skincare products made from whole foods, one-on-one skin care consultations, bespoke skincare formulations and tools for revitalising and caring for your skin, and resources and strategies for living with chronic illness
Located in Davis, CA
Desiree Werland, F-HC, NBHW-C
Autoimmune Functional Health Coach
Living with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Sjogren's Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Endometriosis
"I teach how to create resiliency, to build strength inside and out."
Stronger Than Autoimmune, Desiree Werland
desireewerland.com
Offers: the Stronger Than Autoimmune Program, which focuses on building a resilient mindset that empowers women to take control of their health
Located in San Antonio, TX
Kara Wada, MD
Holistic Allergy and Immunology Physician
Living with Sjogren's Disease, Orthostatic Intolerance, ADHD
"My experiences as a patient have profoundly shaped my mission as a physician.
I'm dedicated to using my expertise and training in lifestyle medicine and functional medicine to provide a more holistic approach to caring for individuals with complex conditions."
The Crunchy Allergist
www.drkarawada.com
Offers: medical care, 1:1 and group coaching, medical mentorship
Located in Columbus, OH
Sarah Schafer, MD, MPH
Advocate for Sjogren's & Medical Educator
Living with Sjogren's Disease, Dysautonomia, Chronic Migraine, Axial Spondylitis
"My mission is to be a voice for people with Sjogren’s.
I use my extensive knowledge of Sjogren’s as a patient and MD to provide tools and strategies that empower Sjogren’s patients to advocate for timely diagnosis and comprehensive care."
Sjogren's Advocate
www.sjogrensadvocate.com
Offers: free tools and strategies to advocate for timely diagnosis and comprehensive care of Sjogren's
Shaina Lewinski, DC
Holistic Chiropractor
Living with Hashimoto's and Migraines
"I take a whole body and natural approach to health and will work side by side with you to help you achieve your health goals."
Centered Chiropractic
www.centeredchiro.com
Offers: virtual and in-person nutrition and health counseling
Located at 455 S. Livernois Rd, Suite B11 Rochester Hills MI 48307
Susan Masterson, MS, MPH, PhD
Healthy Psychology Expert
Living with Sjogren's Disease, Asthma, and Osteoarthritis
"I started Autoimmune Self-Care to offer simple, research-backed tools for other people with autoimmune conditions."
Autoimmune Self-Care
healthpsychforliving.com
Offers: self-care tools, resources and support specific to living with autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's, e.g., downloads, books, courses, videos, and support group membership to help build healthy habits
Located in Lexington, KY
JEWELRY
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Heidi Guist
Jewelry and Graphic Designer
Living with Traumatic Brain Injury & Dysautonomia
"I found my passion through my healing journey.
Knowing first hand how much treatment for the mind, body & spirit, or whole health approach has helped me, I now make high quality gemstone jewelry to help positively impact others."
Mariposa Lily Design
MENTAL HEALTH
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Amand Frudackis, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Living with Sjogren's Disease and Migraines
"I get how tough it is to manage a chronic condition while trying to live a full, balanced life.
In our work together, we'll focus on understanding who you are at your core
and how you can live in a way that feels true to you."
Person to Person Psychotherapy and Counseling
www.person2persontherapy.com
Offers: psychotherapy & virtual care to clients residing in New Jersey and New York
Located in Long Valley, NJ