About Us

Heart of a Veteran is a 501(c)(3) NFP. We are locally headquartered in Naperville, IL. HOAV started in 2015 as a book written by 10 veterans; and is the brain child of local small business owner, Jordan Holwell of Higher Energy Massage Therapy and Founder of Heart of a Veteran NFP. She supports the veteran community through low/no cost massage to help with the effects of PTSD and TBI. 

Hearing her client’s stories of their time in service and how their lives have been impacted, she asked some veterans if they would be willing to tell their stories, each one jumped on board and the book Heart of a Veteran was born. The book gained national attention and the authors of the book, are not only some of Illinois’ very own, but are veterans from all over the United States. After the release of the book, Jordan asked the question, “where do we go from here?” The answer, “use your talents to help veterans through holistic approaches to healing".  We filed paperwork and started a NFP.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to helping veterans and their caregivers achieve their health and wellness goals through holistic and alternative healing methods.

We collaborate with local holistic practitioners and connect veterans with providers in their area—covering 100% of the cost for these services.

Some of the offerings include massage therapy, personal training, nutritional counseling, meditation, yoga, chiropractic care, functional neurology, hypnosis, mindfulness coaching, and much more.

New Initiative: Paws of a Veteran

We’re proud to introduce Paws of a Veteran, a new program that supports veterans by providing resources for their beloved pets. We offer pet food, toys, cages, bedding, and other essentials. Additionally, we host low- or no-cost vaccination clinics, cover spay/neuter procedures, and provide up to $200 toward veterinary care.