I’m committed to my life’s work in assisting others develop a deeper understanding of how wellness is about creating a healthy balance in our lives that’s centered around our spiritual, mental and physical well being.

During a difficult time in her life, Germaine Gooden-Patterson began to make and use wellness products, as part of her healing process. She creates candles, eye pillows, abdomen pillows, aromatherapy mists, and other wellness products.

Germaine is a member of the founding cohort of ORIGINS, a PG&H sister program and platform that celebrates and supports Black makers in Pittsburgh; learn more at ORIGINSpgh.org.