At Caregiver Whole Health™, our journey began in March 2020 with the grassroots initiative Yoga4Caregivers™, launched in response to the global pandemic. As the world turned inward, family caregivers faced unprecedented challenges, from emotional isolation and physical exhaustion to mounting stress and uncertainty. Our free, accessible yoga classes provided a lifeline—a place for caregivers to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves amidst the chaos.

What started as a small, heartfelt community care effort led by founder and family caregiver Jennifer Henius, LCSW to serve caregivers quickly grew into a thriving global community supported by passionate servant leaders, seasoned wellness professionals and former family caregivers like Ellen MacKay and Andrea Trank. This work laid the foundation for what would later evolve into Jennifer's vision for Caregiver Whole Health™. Today, we are proud to continue our mission of empowering caregivers to thrive—not just survive—through holistic support offered by an incredible Care Team tailored to the unique demands of caregiving.

Family caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system, providing unpaid care for loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or aging-related challenges. Yet, this selfless role often comes at a steep cost to their own health, mental well-being, and financial stability.

• A Growing Population: There are over 53 million family caregivers in the U.S., and this number continues to rise as the population ages.

• Mental Health Challenges: Nearly 40-70% of caregivers report significant symptoms of depression, with approximately 25% meeting the criteria for major depressive disorder.

• Physical Health Risks: Caregivers are at a higher risk for chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and compromised immunity due to prolonged stress and lack of self-care.

• Financial Impact: 6 in 10 caregivers report cutting back on work hours or taking time off to meet caregiving responsibilities, and 1 in 5 has left their job entirely. This leads to lost income and benefits, putting caregivers in a financially vulnerable position.

• Burnout and Exhaustion: A majority of caregivers experience severe burnout, reporting feelings of being overwhelmed, socially isolated, and physically drained.

The sacrifices caregivers make often go unseen, leaving them overworked, under-supported, and at risk of serious health consequences. Without intervention, this crisis will continue to deepen, affecting not just caregivers but also the loved ones who depend on them.

We believe caregivers deserve better. Caregiving is an act of love, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own health and well-being. That’s why we created Caregiver Whole Health™—to address these challenges head-on with holistic, evidence-based solutions.

• C-Community: No caregiver should feel alone. Through our Caregiver Kula, we foster meaningful connections and reduce social isolation.

• A-Accessibility: Our services are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and easy to integrate into caregivers’ busy lives.

• R-Resilience and Prevention: By addressing health risks early, we help caregivers build resilience and prevent chronic disease.

• E-Empowerment: We provide tools and resources to help caregivers regain control of their well-being.