Hello there I’m Nicole, so happy you are here!
The FUN Stuff
I live in Upstate New York with my husband, 4 children, 2 uniquely crazy adopted cats and insanely smart dog. I LOVE a cute coffee shop, Saturday morning Market, dark chocolate, and home decor makes me happy.
WHY YOU ARE HERE
I’m a Board Certified Patient Advocate & Empowerment Mentor. As a Rare Medical Mom & Chronic Illness Warrior myself…
I’m on a mission to help women and families lead an unexpected path with Courage & Confidence.
I’ve navigated through more than a decade of medical trauma and gaslighting as a chronic illness patient myself. Fighting to be seen, heard, valued as the key member of not just my healthcare team, but two of my children with rare & chronic diagnoses as well.
I’m a big believer that things happen for a reason, even when we can’t see it at first. Finding the lessons through the most difficult times in my life is what propelled me forward. I’ve turned my life experience into a purpose, finding a passion and drive for advocacy I never new before.
To support MY mission to create change within the healthcare system and have a greater impact on the lives of patients with rare/chronic diagnoses, I became a Board Certified Patient Advocate in 2022.
Currently my primary focus is where the the healthcare and education system intertwined – Chronic and rare diseases, disability discrimination, & policy change. My secondary area of focus is family & women’s health – improving the diagnosis process, addressing medical trauma, & advocating against medical gaslighting.
Through my experience I have found knowledge is power. However, your progress is compromised if you don’t have the skills to use that power to your advantage. Self empowerment is key. Believing in yourself and standing in your power. Knowing who you are, knowing your value, knowing you have the power within yourself to create change is life changing. It gives you the courage and confidence to persevere. To overcome obstacles, break down barriers, and advocate successfully. Self empowerment is my jam and something I’M KNOWN to talk about often.
I can’t wait to work with you!
Nicole Laws
Patient Advocate | Empowerment Mentor