Creating patient education for health equity
Anatomii is a health communication design studio. We create accessible, empowering, and engaging patient education.
Our Mission
We envision a world where everyone has a fair opportunity to attain their highest level of health. But health equity requires more than good intentions.
We create patient education that's accessible, scientifically accurate, and shaped by real patient perspectives. Our work transforms health information from a barrier into a bridge.
We design for four outcomes that make health equity possible:
1. Health Literacy
We design for comprehension, so patients can understand and use information to make informed decisions.
2. Patient Activation
We design to build knowledge, confidence, and motivation, so patients feel capable of managing their health.
3. Patient Engagement
We design to reduce barriers, so patients are supported to seek, communicate and partner with their care providers.
4. Health Action
We design for behaviour change, so patients take action to improve their health.
Our Team
We're a network of medical illustrators, animators, and designers with expertise spanning scientific communication, visual storytelling, and trauma-informed facilitation.
Nati Chen
Founder, Creative DirectorNati is a visual storyteller with 10+ years leading healthcare illustration and animation projects. Her approach prioritizes understanding patient perspectives through both research and trauma-informed facilitation, creating patient education that bridges clinical accuracy with lived experience.
She holds a ScB in Marine Biology from Brown University, a 2D Animation Diploma from VanArts, and an MSc in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto. She’s currently completing ICF Level 2 coaching certification in somatic coaching, equipping her to better facilitate conversations with sensitive patient populations.
Sarah Crawley
Sarah is a medical illustrator and animator who works across both traditional and digital media. Her portfolio spans diverse topics—from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and surgical procedures to maternal health and gorilla dental development. She holds an MSc in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto.
Personal website: sarahcrawleyvisuals.com
Medical Illustrator & Animator
Patricia is a medical illustrator and comic artist who brings complex scientific concepts to life through warm, accessible visuals. She co-authored Looking at Trauma: A Tool Kit for Clinicians and currently works as a medical illustrator for Osmosis. She holds an MSc in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto.
Medical Illustrator & Comic ArtistPatricia Nguyen
Charlene Biron
Charlene is an illustrator and storyboard artist who specializes in visual storytelling and character-driven illustration. She holds a 2D Animation Diploma in Character Animation from VanArts.
Illustrator & Storyboard Artist