Origin of Apu Wellness

Yes, that’s right — my beloved cat, Apu, inspired the framework of this business. He passed suddenly in 2025, just shy of five years old, from heart failure. Like many profound experiences in life, his passing changed me: how I see the world, how I move through it, and the impact I want to leave behind.

This isn’t just a way to honor him; it also represents a perspective of the healing journey. The name Apu comes from the sacred mountains of Peru: the protective spirits of the land and its people. Healing, much like climbing a mountain, isn’t only about reaching the summit. It’s about the process — the challenges that test your strength, the lessons that shape you, and the gratitude you cultivate along the way. For those who have faced chronic illness, that journey often deepens appreciation for life’s simplest gifts. 

My mission is to help guide you toward your own peak — the renewed life waiting beyond illness. Think of me as your “mountain guide.” I’ll walk beside you, help carry your heavy pack until you’re strong enough to bear it yourself, and celebrate each milestone along the way. And if you stumble, I’ll be there to help steady you.

It’s a shared journey: you get experience life beyond disease, and I get to witness the magic in your eyes and heart when you reach the top. Having backpacked through the Apus of Peru and hiked many mountains around the world, I can tell you — the view is worth the journey every time.