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Your go-to source for advocacy, education, support and inspiration.

 

Specializing in the intersection of complex chronic illness and neurodiversity.

 

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If you’ve struggled with our modern-day healthcare system, you’re not alone!​​​​​​​

Unfortunately, our healthcare system is broken and set up in a way that does not make it easy to receive a proper diagnosis, care, and treatment -- especially with complex chronic illness. It often leaves you feeling defeated, overwhelmed, and still suffering. 

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I get it!

I've been there personally, and now I am here to help you.
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Welcome!

Ashton Nesmith-Kochera, BCPA
Owner, Board Certified Patient Advocate

Hello! I'm Ashton. I became a teacher for a very brief time. However, chronic illness and the traumatic pregnancy, childbirth, and NICU experience with my daughter ultimately led to my passion for patient advocacy. ​​​

 

After years of near-daily research and leading a local EDS support group, among other advocacy efforts, I became a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) in the Spring of 2018.

 

Active within both the public and private sectors, I advocate from a unique multi-perspective as not only a BCPA, but patient, caretaker, and educator for person-centered healthcare based on trust, and informed care, among many other advocacy issues.

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Advocacy, education, support, and inspiration are at the core of my mission within patient advocacy. 

Specialities

High Risk Pregnancy
Chronic Illness
Neurodiversity

EDS, POTS, MCAS, Long-Covid

If you have a complex chronic illness case where you have been diagnosed with one or more of the above conditions or suspect it, and haven't been able to gain control over it - you've come to the right place.

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Testimonials

"Ashton was an incredible resource while I was hospitalized with a complicated chronic illness, and continues to be after discharge." - AF

"Ashton is a breathe of fresh air, having a real passion for advocacy and helping others live their lives to the fullest. She has the ability to advocate for others while mainting clear communication skills, and a calm ability in handling stress." - CM

"Ashton has helped me in immeasurable ways. Her knowledge of rare diseases and chronic illness made it possible for me to get my life back together." - KM

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