About Wellness Elevated™
Expert-Led. Community-Driven. Purpose-Built.
Transforming Research, Education, and Lived Experience Into Meaningful Action.
Wellness Elevated™ is a heart health education brand operated by Uniquely Defined, LLC, dedicated to empowering individuals, professionals, and communities through evidence-informed education, health literacy, and self-advocacy.
Our work focuses on raising awareness of congenital heart defects in adults, helping individuals recognize potential warning signs, encouraging appropriate medical evaluation, and supporting informed choices for heart-healthy living.
We believe that education can help individuals ask better questions, advocate for their health, and take meaningful action.
Meet Dr. Jacklyn Sanders
Community Nutritionist | Researcher | Extension Specialist | Founder of Wellness Elevated™
Expert-Led. Community-Driven. Purpose-Built.
For more than 19 years, Dr. Jacklyn Sanders has dedicated her work to helping individuals and communities make informed decisions about their health through education, research, and meaningful engagement.
As the founder of Uniquely Defined, LLC and creator of Rhythm of the Heart™, Dr. Sanders brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and a passion for community education to address an often-overlooked issue: congenital heart defects diagnosed in adulthood.
Her work is grounded in a simple belief: when people have access to the right information, they are better equipped to recognize potential concerns, ask important questions, and advocate for their health.
The Story Behind the Mission
A Personal Experience. A Research-Driven Purpose. A Commitment to Awareness.
For Dr. Jacklyn Sanders, the mission behind Rhythm of the Heart™ is both personal and professional.
At the age of 35, she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect—a condition present since birth but not identified until adulthood. That experience raised important questions about how congenital heart defects can go unrecognized and why greater awareness is needed among adults and the professionals who support their health.
Those questions became the foundation of her doctoral research, which explored the lived experiences of adults diagnosed with congenital heart defects later in life. Through their stories, she identified recurring themes of overlooked symptoms, delayed recognition, uncertainty, and the importance of being heard when seeking answers about one's health.
What began as a personal journey evolved into a broader commitment to education and advocacy.
Drawing from her research and years of experience in community nutrition and Extension education, Dr. Sanders developed Rhythm of the Heart™, an evidence-informed educational program designed to increase awareness of Adult Congenital Heart Defects (ACHDs), encourage informed conversations with healthcare professionals, and empower individuals to take a more active role in their health.
Today, her mission extends beyond sharing information. Through community education, facilitator training, and organizational partnerships, she is working to equip others with the knowledge and resources to bring this important conversation into more communities.
Because recognizing the hidden patient begins with awareness—and awareness creates opportunities for action.
Our Mission
To educate, empower, and equip individuals and communities with evidence-informed heart health education that strengthens awareness, self-advocacy, and informed action.
Our Vision
A future in which adults are better informed about congenital heart defects, potential warning signs are recognized earlier, and communities have greater access to meaningful heart health education.
Bring This Education to Your Community
Wellness Elevated™ connects research with practical educational opportunities through community workshops, professional presentations, the Rhythm of the Heart™ Facilitator Academy, and organizational partnerships.
Whether you are an educator, nutrition professional, community leader, or organizational representative, we invite you to explore how Rhythm of the Heart™ can support your educational goals..
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Facilitator certification recognizes completion of the training requirements. Delivery of the official branded Rhythm of the Heart™ program requires an active license or other written authorization.
