During her own cancer journey, Courtney spent countless hours connected to infusion ports and devices designed to save lives, yet often overlooked when it came to patient comfort, protection, and dignity. She quickly discovered how vulnerable these ports can be during everyday activities such as showering, sleeping, moving, hugging loved ones, or simply trying to live life without fear of dislodging something critical.

What surprised Courtney most wasn't just the discomfort, it was the absence of a solution.

There was nothing on the market specifically designed to properly protect infusion ports while remaining comfortable, waterproof, discreet, and patient-friendly. Patients were improvising. Nurses were offering workarounds. Everyone recognized the challenge, yet no one had truly solved it.

Rather than accepting the status quo, Courtney began asking questions, sketching ideas, and listening closely to the experiences of fellow patients, nurses, and clinicians.

From those conversations, and countless real-world trial-and-error moments CrystaShield™ was born. Her goal was simple but essential: create a protective solution that reduces risk, increases comfort, and helps patients feel more secure in their bodies throughout treatment and daily life.

CrystaShield™ is more than a product. It is a response to a gap in care that patients have quietly adapted to for far too long.

Today, Courtney continues to develop CrystaShield™ with a patient-first mindset and a clear mission: to improve quality of life during treatment without adding complexity to care. Every design decision is informed by her firsthand experience, clinical insight, and deep respect for the realities patients face every day.

CrystaShield™ is working to become a staple in infusion and chemotherapy care because Courtney believes patients deserve better. After all, some of the most meaningful innovations come from the people who have lived the experience themselves.