Patient education for health equity
Anatomii Studio is a patient education studio specializing in medical illustration and health animation, based in Vancouver, Canada. We prioritize understanding your science and your community, so we can support your mission.
Mission
We envision a world where everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. But health equity requires more than good intentions.
We create patient education that's accessible, scientifically accurate, and informed by patient perspectives. Our work transforms health information from a barrier into a bridge.
We design for 4 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.
Team
We're a network of medical illustrators, animators, and designers with expertise spanning scientific communication, visual storytelling, and trauma-informed facilitation. Our team holds graduate degrees in biomedical communications from the University of Toronto.
Nati Chen, MScBMC
Founder, Creative Director
Nati is a visual storyteller with 10+ years leading healthcare illustration and animation projects. She believes health literacy is essential to personal empowerment and sovereignty.
She holds a ScB 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 coaching certification in somatic coaching, which directly informs how she facilitates community advisory sessions.
Sarah Crawley
Medical Illustrator & Animator
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
Chelsea Canlas
Certified Medical Illustrator & Designer
Chelsea is a Certified Medical Illustrator and communications designer specializing in UI/UX and visual design for patient education. She translates user needs into accessible materials across digital and print platforms.
She holds an MSc in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto and works as a Medical Communications Designer at AXS Studio.
Personal website: chelseacanlasvisuals.com
Charlene Biron
Illustrator & Storyboard Artist
Charlene is an illustrator and storyboard artist who specializes in visual storytelling and character design. Her narrative approach brings warmth and relatability to health topics that can feel clinical or intimidating.
She holds a 2D Animation Diploma in Character Animation from VanArts.
Patricia Nguyen
Medical Illustrator & Comic Artist
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.