Stacey Ballard is an experienced author, artist, and workshop facilitator who works with the chronically ill. As someone who started having health issues at the age of 10, she has had hundreds of hospital visits and 20 surgeries, landing her in the ICU three times, she knows first-hand the emotional and mental impacts of being sick.

With a lifelong love of art and 35+ years of art experience, she has learned to use the creative process to support her well-being during treatments and her healing process. Artist, author, and advocate. She learned to use the creative process to support her well-being during treatments, doctor appointments, and surgeries.