Our Story
Where Our Mission Began
How2Help was born from a deeply personal experience.
Years ago, when a family member was living with advanced cancer, I witnessed something I had seen professionally for years but now felt personally: people often become dependent not because they have lost all ability, but because they have never been shown how to preserve the abilities they still have.
By teaching simple techniques that supported independence rather than doing everything for her, I saw firsthand how empowering the right guidance could be.
In a final goodbye, she whispered words I never forgot:
“Gracias por la potencia que me diste.”
“Thank you for the power you gave me.”
That moment sparked the vision for How2Help.
As experienced physical therapists, we created How2Help to bring these skills to families through practical workshops that teach the balance between helping and empowering, so loved ones can remain safer, stronger, and more independent at home.
Our Mission & Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower caregivers with practical, evidence-informed skills that promote safety, confidence, and independence at home. We believe family caregivers deserve more than good intentions—they deserve training that helps them care for loved ones effectively while reducing fear, uncertainty, and unnecessary burden.
What We Believe
We believe caring for someone does not mean doing everything for them. Whenever safely possible, independence should be supported, not unintentionally taken away. Preserving what a loved one can still do for themselves can strengthen confidence, maintain function, and improve quality of life for both the caregiver and the person receiving care.
Our Approach
Our approach centers on teaching the balance between helping and empowering. Through practical, hands-on instruction, we teach caregivers when to assist, when to encourage independence, and how to use safe techniques that support dignity, function, and aging at home. Our goal is not simply to teach tasks, but to help change the way families think about care.
Meet The Founders
Claudia Small, PT
Co-Founder, How2Help
Expertise Rooted in Decades of Compassionate Care
Claudia is an experienced physical therapist and rehabilitation director with more than 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in functional mobility, balance disorders, fall prevention, and restorative care. She has devoted her career to helping older adults maximize independence while supporting families through the challenges of caregiving.
Known for her intuitive ability to translate complex body mechanics into simple, accessible strategies, Claudia has a gift for teaching caregivers skills that reduce emotional burden while improving safety, confidence, and quality of life.
As co-founder of How2Help, she brings a compassionate, practical approach to caregiver education and is dedicated to advancing a model of care that empowers families, preserves dignity, and promotes independence at home.
Empowering Caregivers with Evidence-Based Training
Adriana is a physical therapist, educator, rehabilitation leader, and visionary with more than 30 years of experience spanning acute care, neurological and geriatric rehabilitation, home-based therapy, and senior living communities.
Her career has centered on helping individuals preserve mobility, regain function, and maintain independence across complex stages of illness and recovery.
Guided by the belief that mobility is synonymous with dignity, Adriana has long been passionate about teaching families practical strategies that foster empowerment rather than dependence. Her philosophy—that the right guidance can preserve function, confidence, and quality of life—shapes the mission of How2Help. As co-founder, she brings both deep clinical expertise and a personal commitment to transforming how families think about caregiving.
