Cheryl Crow: Founder & CEO
Cheryl Crow is a fierce advocate for meeting the full picture of patients’ needs beyond joint pain. After living with rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade and becoming an occupational therapist, Cheryl founded Arthritis Life with the mission of educating, empowering and supporting people with arthritis.
Cheryl is known for her entertaining yet educational videos featuring arthritis life hacks, product demonstrations, and insights into the psychosocial aspects of life with invisible chronic illness. She created and hosts the Arthritis Life Podcast and runs the online self-management course and support group Rheum to THRIVE, where she helps people adjust to their conditions and live full and meaningful lives.
Cheryl lives in the Seattle, Washington area with her husband, son, two cats and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog Teddy. Learn more about Cheryl’s story (including links to her past articles and podcast appearances) here!
Lauren Huffman: Program Coordinator (Part Time)
Meet Lauren Huffman, part time Program Coordinator at Arthritis Life! Lauren is certified as a health education specialist, has a background studying assistive & rehabilitative technology, and is working towards her doctorate in occupational therapy. She has been passionate about support for people with rheumatic diseases since her AS/JIA diagnosis when she was 21.
Lauren is also a certified professional dog trainer with years of experience raising service dogs, participating in dog sports, and teaching for both. She loves sharing tips and tricks for making pet ownership more accessible.
Lauren understands what it’s like to cope with the mixed feelings that come with diagnosis and treatment, change lifestyle habits, navigate the healthcare system, manage fluctuating symptoms, and how to advocate – because she’s been there herself. She hopes to use her experiences to empower others to thrive despite the challenges of chronic illness!