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I’m not a Fairy Godmother, but I understand why you want one

I’ve lived on both sides of the exam room — as a patient searching for the right care, answers, and relief, and as a professional watching the cracks in our healthcare system grow wider every year.

I’ve had my share of unexplained symptoms, endless specialists, and scary tests — often leading to more questions than answers. I know what it’s like to feel alone, frustrated to tears, and terrified. Not only as a patient myself, but also as a mom and daughter of patients.

I still vividly remember those days when I was so stressed and numb that the only thing I could think to do was go for a walk outside — just to move and breathe. In the thick of it, when everything felt uncertain and overwhelming, I remember thinking, “I need a fairy godmother.”

I had a demanding career, was a mom and wife, and was hanging on by a thread. I don’t know how many balls were in the air — but it was too many. And the harder it got, the more I dug in to be “the fixer.” I was determined to get it all done — and done right — no matter what toll it took on my body or my sanity.

This is what women do. We get things done — typically at the expense of ourselves.

At work, I saw that same pattern in my female patients and their families. I saw the burden of rare and complicated diseases, the juggling of specialists, the constant “interactions” (such a nice word for it, right?) with insurance companies, and the fear that came with every new diagnosis.

And then came COVID. I know — who wants to bring that up? Ew. But what it did to the healthcare system hasn’t been repaired. It burned out physicians, and we lost thousands of healthcare workers who quietly held up the system. The turnover was brutal — by the time someone was finally trained, they were quitting. Physicians were retiring early, changing specialties, or stepping away from hospital work altogether. It was chaos.

Right in the middle of that perfect storm — a strained system, a dysfunctional work environment, and my own health battles at home — I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

On the other side of my treatment, I faced something I never thought I would: an internal knowing that it was time for a major shift in my career.

A career I once loved — one I thought I’d never leave — had become stressful, unfulfilling, and increasingly toxic. For the first time in years, I had space to breathe — to look back on everything I’d been through as a patient, and everything my family had faced. And I couldn’t ignore what I saw: a major gap.

Women — with everything already on their plates — were being crushed by the weight of navigating healthcare for themselves and everyone they love.

It. Is. Too. Much.

Sprimont Health was born from equal parts frustration and hope.

Frustration at how hard it can be to get truly coordinated care — or, at the very least, clear answers.
And hope that women can feel more confident, heard, and supported in their health journeys and their everyday lives.

My story is still unfolding, and this company is still in its infancy. But if sharing what I’ve learned helps even one woman feel less alone, gain back a little time for herself, and feel more in control of her health, then every twist in my own path was worth it.

If any of this feels familiar — if you’re in the thick of your own health journey, or caring for someone you love — you don’t have to do it alone.

I started Sprimont Health for women like you: high-functioning, successful, and capable. But you do not have to do it all. I want to help you find clarity, confidence, and a plan that makes sense for your life.

👉 Schedule a free Clarity Call https://calendly.com/hello-sprimonthealth— let’s figure out what you need and how to make it a little easier.