Wellness Elevated
Evidence-Informed Heart Health Education for Adults & Communities
Discover early signs of congenital heart defects, learn practical nutrition strategies, and advocate for your wellness through expert-led education and community-driven programs.
Welcome to Wellness Elevated
A heart health education brand powered by Uniquely Defined, LLC.
We bring awareness, empathy, and action together to help adults recognize early signs of congenital heart defects, advocate for appropriate screenings, and take ownership of their wellness journey. We believe everyone has the power to define who they are destined to become—especially when it comes to their health.
At Wellness Elevated, our mission is to help adults recognize early signs of congenital heart defects, advocate for screenings, and take ownership of their wellness journey. Through education, community outreach, and actionable tools, we are shifting the conversation around adult heart health—one heartbeat at a time.
Rhythm of the Heart™ is a research-informed curriculum designed to help communities recognize symptoms of congenital heart defects earlier and strengthen heart health education nationwide.
Expert-Led. Community-Driven. Purpose-Built.
Wellness Elevated is founded and led by Dr. Jacklyn Sanders, PhD—Community Nutritionist, Extension Specialist, and heart health advocate with over 17 years of experience in public health education and community engagement.
Evidence-Informed Heart Health Education
Rhythm of the Heart™ was developed from doctoral research examining the lived experiences of adults who were diagnosed with congenital heart defects later in life.
This research revealed a common pattern: many individuals experienced symptoms for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, and reduced stamina were often normalized or misattributed to other conditions.
These findings highlighted a critical need for community-based education that helps individuals recognize potential warning signs earlier and advocate for appropriate medical evaluation.
The Rhythm of the Heart™ curriculum translates these insights into accessible educational programming designed to:
• increase heart health awareness
• strengthen community health literacy
• encourage early medical consultation when symptoms persist
By bridging research and community education, Rhythm of the Heart™ helps empower individuals to better understand their heart health and make informed decisions about their care.
Developed from doctoral research on adult congenital heart defect diagnosis and community health education.
Research Foundation
Doctoral Research Focus:
Lived Experiences of Congenital Heart Defect Diagnosis in Adulthood
Research Area:
Community Nutrition & Health Education
Focus:
Early recognition, health literacy, and self-advocacy for heart health.
See Rhythm of the Heart in Action
Rhythm of the Heart™ was developed to bring heart health awareness directly into communities. Through workshops, health fairs, and educational sessions, individuals learn how to recognize symptoms, advocate for their health, and take steps toward prevention.
Today, community educators and health professionals can also become certified facilitators and bring this program to their own organizations and communities.
Bring This Education to Your Community
Health educators, Extension agents, and community leaders can become certified Rhythm of the Heart™ facilitators and deliver this program in their communities.
What Our Community Is Saying
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What Our Community Is Saying *****
Feedback from workshops, events, and community programs.
“I appreciate you for making this and other information available”
“If it had not been for you, I would not have known to press for more testing. Thank You!”
“Thank you for speaking words of encouragement to me for Heart Health Month. You helped ease my warry about my own condition. I appreciate you!”
Let’s Connect.
Ready to learn more? Have questions about our services, workshops, or curriculum? Interested in collaborating, booking Dr. Sanders, or bringing a heart health initiative to your community?
We’d love to hear from you—and when you reach out, you’ll also get instant access to our Free Heart Health Checklist to help you start your wellness journey today.
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Let’s define your wellness—together.