After shattering the lower half of her right leg in August 2013, founder Bethany Joyce struggled through numerous complications and setbacks while pursuing limb salvage attempts. The emotional toll on the single mom, a former gymnast and cheerleader, was staggering. Through the help of a compassionate trauma orthopedist and Bethany’s own determination, she was able to remain positive until elected amputation became the safest next step.

The months after surgery were filled with uncertainty. How does someone prepare for this level of a completely unanticipated way of living? Bethany sought answers about what to expect beyond hearing, “You’re going to be OK,” from caring people who meant well, but weren’t really able to give guidance from their ten-fingered-and-toed perspective. Depression and anxiety set in.

Three months after her amputation, Bethany attended a Christmas party for a local amputee group. She had no idea how life-changing this outing would be. She met an amazing and vibrant community of people of different ages, genders, and beliefs. They had different types of amputation and different reasons for amputation and they all came together to help one another live life to its fullest.

She was inspired.

In 2016, Bethany obtained her Peer Visitor Certification through the largest nonprofit organization for amputees in the United States, The Amputee Coalition of America. The certification process teaches a non-biased approach to amputees, who utilize what they learn to aid new or soon-to-be amputees patient self advocacy, at the request of the patient or someone in their life.

After six years of being a Peer Visitor, Bethany knew she needed a way to be available to patients throughout their limb loss journey. Bethany reflected on how impactful her positive, compassionate trauma orthopedist was for her in 2013, the dark decline after surgery, and the enormous uplift she experienced when she found community at a Christmas Party.

Bethany achieved her Life Coach Accreditation from Udemy, Transformation Services in 2022. She continued to provide peer visit support, but also began a life coach practice for anyone dealing with trauma and toxicity in their lives. Bethany knew there was a way to intertwine life coaching and health care, tailored specifically to the amputee community.