Development has been intentionally quiet. This project was never designed to follow a daily headline cadence or optimize for attention-driven metrics. There are no follower counts, no growth dashboards made for public consumption, and no pressure to ship noise for the sake of visibility.

Chi’Va is being built as a long-lived system. That means respecting constraints technical, financial, and human.

Without large resources, the responsible choice has been to preserve the platform in a stable state rather than force velocity at the cost of burnout or degraded quality. Shipping fast is easy. Shipping sustainably is harder, and it requires restraint.

The current version of Chi’Va continues to operate as designed. The broader roadmap, features, CI/CD improvements, and architectural upgrades exists and remains valid. New releases are committed when they can be done cleanly, deliberately, and without compromising the mental health of the people responsible for maintaining it.

This project was created to support healthier habits and long-term mental performance. That mission applies internally as much as it does externally. A burned-out founder would undermine the very premise Chi’Va stands on.

Progress doesn’t always look like motion. Sometimes it looks like keeping something alive, intact, and ready for the right moment.

Chi’Va is here and just as our motto is choose yourself choose Chi’Va, we are living up to that and choosing ourselves. Should you make the choice to sign up to experience how Chi’Va can support your journey please review the packages here: https://www.chivaapp.com/pricing.

— CTO / CPO, Chi’Va

Still, embracing Work-from-Anywhere (WFA) comes with responsibility. Respecting each other’s autonomy means holding clear expectations, setting boundaries, and maintaining transparency. We’re shifting toward a quarterly schedule to keep things fluid, responsive, and respectful of life's natural changes.

Honesty is the Foundation

We ask for honesty, first with yourself, and then with your teammates. Life happens—schedules change, commitments evolve, and that’s perfectly okay. But clarity matters:

• Let your team know upfront what you can realistically commit to.

• If your availability changes, share updates openly and quickly so we can adapt together.

• Chi’Va’s planning works on a quarterly schedule, meaning you won’t be locked into rigid commitments indefinitely. Every quarter, we’ll revisit and realign our goals, workloads, and calendars together.

We understand change is inevitable; we’ll manage it proactively, with open and honest communication.

Dedicated Work Sessions Respect Our Flexibility

At Chi’Va, we've committed to respecting each other's work style and personal life choices. Our synchronous work sessions and study halls reflect that commitment—they’re intentionally scheduled as sacred, productive team times to support collaboration, mentoring, learning, and efficient task completion.

During these collaborative sessions, we ask each team member to:

• Maintain a focused presence:
  Be fully present and engaged—free from multitasking or other distractions like commuting or handling non-work tasks.

• Create a supportive environment:
  We understand distractions at home or elsewhere, but it’s crucial to proactively prepare your workspace to minimize interruptions.

• Show Attentiveness:
  Cameras should be on as often as possible, not as surveillance, but as a sign of mutual respect and active engagement.

• Complete Tasks Collaboratively:
  Tasks started during our work sessions should be completed within the session itself. If a task requires additional preparation, please proactively handle this beforehand.

Meeting Commitments Reflect Mutual Respect

Remote work grants great flexibility, but meeting times must be honored to stay productive, aligned, and respectful of everyone’s time:

• Join scheduled meetings 5-10 minutes early to ensure readiness and check connectivity.

• Scheduled meeting time means dedicated meeting time.

• If life throws you a curveball, inform the team as early as possible so adjustments can be made seamlessly.

Clear Weekly Reporting Keeps Us Aligned

To maintain our rhythm and shared direction, we’ll clearly report weekly through:

• Weekly Memos: At the start, share your goals, plans, and anticipated hurdles. At the end, report your accomplishments, note any outstanding issues, and request needed support clearly.

• Task Management: Every Jira ticket should reflect clear start/end notes, progress details, and transparent documentation to assist in team-wide alignment.

Important Scheduling Notice:

To best align our schedules, all recurring meetings will temporarily be paused starting in April. This brief pause allows each team member to evaluate and clearly communicate their availability and commitments for Q2. Once we've aligned, meetings will be reinstated only for the duration of the quarter.

When we meet next, please arrive ready to share your availability and commitments, so we can ensure a schedule that respects everyone’s lifestyle and productivity needs.

A note on calendar terms for clarity:

• Work Session: Active, collaborative team sessions intended for task completion, roadmap progress, and collective growth.

• Meeting: Your active participation is essential.

• Invite: Optional executive meetings; your presence is welcomed but based on your availability.

Let’s continue to embrace the freedom and autonomy that WFA provides, without losing sight of the professional accountability and mutual respect that makes Chi’Va an extraordinary place to collaborate.

Looking forward to a productive, flexible, and respectful Q2!

Warm regards,
Danii Oliver
CEO, Chi’Va

At Chi’Va, we are on a mission to innovate mental health care by making therapeutic tools accessible, affordable, and effective for everyone. The launch of Chi'Va Guided EMDR Therapy marks a significant milestone in this journey. Chi'Va was born from the idea that processing emotional distress should be within everyone’s reach, whether they’re at home, at work, or on the go. By integrating guided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into our platform, we aim to empower users to find relief and growth in a safe, supportive, and user-friendly environment.

We believe that technology can bridge the gap between traditional therapy and modern accessibility, ensuring that emotional well-being is no longer a luxury, but a standard.

How Chi'Va Works

Chi'Va’s guided EMDR process is carefully designed to provide structure, support, and effectiveness. Here’s how it works:

1. Set the Stage: Users begin by identifying emotional triggers and visualizing memories, with prompts to note their stress levels and physical sensations.

2. Bilateral Stimulation: Through structured steps and visual or tactile cues, users are guided to reprocess their emotions in a safe, controlled manner.

3. Reframe and Reflect: Chi'Va provides tools to help users challenge negative beliefs and develop healthier, more empowering perspectives.

4. Session Summaries: Each session concludes with a detailed summary, enabling users to track their progress and revisit insights when needed.

Key Features:

• Secure Login with OAuth: Ensures that user data is safe and private.

• Historical Session Access: An intuitive side panel allows users to revisit prior sessions and reflect on their growth.

What Sets Chi'Va Apart

1. Accessibility: Chi'Va is available on both desktop and mobile platforms, ensuring users can access support wherever they are.

2. Privacy-First Design: With OAuth security and encrypted data handling, user safety is at the forefront of every interaction.

3. Ease of Use: A seamless and intuitive interface ensures that even first-time users feel confident navigating Chi'Va’s tools.

User Impact

Chi'Va is already changing lives. Here’s what early users are saying:

“I never thought I could process my emotions on my own, but Chi'Va guided me step by step. It feels like having a therapist when I am in need as oppose to months later when they have an opening.”

“As someone who struggles to access traditional therapy, Chi'Va has been a game-changer for me. I can finally tackle my triggers on my own time.”

These testimonials are just the beginning. Chi'Va is designed for anyone seeking emotional clarity, whether they’re managing stress, working through past trauma, or simply wanting to feel more empowered.

What’s Next?

The journey doesn’t end here. In the coming months, we’ll be rolling out enhanced session data storage capabilities, allowing users to organize, analyze, and reflect on their emotional progress in even greater depth. Our team is also exploring new tools for personalization, including adaptive prompts tailored to each user’s unique needs.

Stay tuned for these exciting updates as we continue to make emotional well-being more accessible, impactful, and user-friendly.

Explore Chi'Va now at ChivaApp.com and join us in shaping the future of mental health care.

Our users asked for more accessible tools for emotional well-being, and Chi'Va is the answer.

Chi'Va represents our commitment to transforming mental health care by making powerful therapeutic tools accessible to everyone, wherever they are.

Key Features:

• Guided neuroscience backed therapy for emotional relief.

• Simple login with OAuth security for user privacy.

• Seamless access to historical sessions through an intuitive side panel.

• Cross-platform compatibility for mobile and desktop.

This tool sets new standards for mental health accessibility, privacy, and ease of use.

Visit ChivaApp.com to explore Chi'Va and take your first step toward emotional well-being today.

With over 50% of adults experiencing significant emotional distress in their lifetime, tools like Chi'Va offer a much-needed solution.

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At Chi’Va, we’re more than just a mental health company; we’re a movement. As founders who carry the legacy of resilience from generations exploited under colonialistic systems, we intimately innerstand the deep inequities embedded in our institutions. These inequities don’t just deny opportunities—they deny life-saving care, even to those who have worked tirelessly to earn and afford it. We’ve experienced firsthand how a system built on exclusion continues to find excuses to turn people away in their moments of greatest need.

That’s why we’re here: to build solutions that stop the excuses.

Breaking the Cycle of Denial

Every day, patients in need face systemic violence disguised as bureaucracy—denied claims, delayed requests, and inaccessible care, all justified by excuses of cost, bandwidth, or availability. These are not just roadblocks; they’re acts of harm. At Chi’Va, we are dismantling these barriers with a revolutionary approach that addresses the concerns of everyone in the ecosystem: payors, patients, and providers.

Our mission is to build bridges—real pathways forward—where everyone pays a fair toll and reaps the benefits of a system designed for impact.

• Patients get access to care that delivers marked results at a fraction of the cost.

• Providers gain a scalable support system that empowers them to do their best work.

• Insurers achieve the bottom-line efficiencies they need to remain sustainable.

• Investors see upside ROI for championing the future of care.

Innovating Without Eliminating Humanity

We believe the solution isn’t about replacing humans but amplifying their ability to help. By leveraging neuroscience-backed techniques like EMDR and developing AI-guided systems, we’re making personalized, trauma-responsive care accessible to all. Our vision is a world where no one needs to suffer or sacrifice to experience the full spectrum of human emotions and find their way to healing.

Fighting for Sovereignty, Sanity, and an End to Harmful Cycles

A healthy nation is a fighting nation—one that fights for its sovereignty, sanity, and freedom from the cycles of harm that perpetuate despair. Mental health care is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental part of building a resilient and equitable society. At Chi’Va, we’re creating a system that prioritizes care over excuses, results over red tape, and humanity over profit.

Our work is for those who have been told, “We can’t help you.” For those who have been denied, dismissed, and devalued. For those who have been left to navigate the darkness alone. No one should have to die or give up their light to move from pain to progress.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Care

Chi’Va isn’t just about transforming the mental health system—it’s about transforming lives. Together, we can build a future where everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it, without excuses. Whether you’re a provider, insurer, investor, or someone seeking care, we invite you to be part of this revolution.

Let’s bridge the gaps, end the harm, and create a world where healing is possible for everyone.

About Chi’Va

Chi’Va is an AI platform innovating in the $94.1+ billion U.S. wellness and mental health industry by delivering scalable, cost-effective behavioral health solutions by tackling the critical gap in scalable, cost-effective mental health care. Chi’Va operates at the convergence of AI innovation and the growing demand for mental health services, positioning itself as a leader in a rapidly expanding market. By redefining care delivery and creating sustainable impact. For investors, Chi’Va represents a high-growth opportunity at the intersection of innovation, mental health, and technology.

(Learn more at chivaemdr.com)

Core Components of Our Policy

1. Flexibility & Empowerment:

   • Chi'Va employees can work from various approved locations, enabling them to craft their ideal work environments. This flexibility underscores our belief in the balance between professional and personal lives.

2. Inclusivity as a Cornerstone:

   • Diversity and inclusion guide every aspect of our WFA strategy, fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

3. Employee Retention & Well-Being:

   • Our policy addresses increasing employee demand for flexible work while mitigating attrition risks, ensuring that Chi'Va remains a desirable place to grow a career.

4. Global Talent Access:

   • By decentralizing our hiring approach, we tap into a broader, more diverse talent pool across national and international boundaries. This enables us to build a robust, innovative team while optimizing costs.

5. Clear Structure & Guidelines:

   • While flexible, our policy includes structured guidelines on approved countries and work duration. This ensures clarity, fairness, and compliance while maintaining adaptability.

6. Asynchronous Communication & Collaboration:

   • We prioritize asynchronous communication, allowing team members to operate efficiently across time zones while balancing overlapping work hours when needed.

Key Benefits for Chi'Va

1. Enhanced Productivity and Safety:

   • Empowering employees to work where they thrive fosters innovation, happiness, and a sense of safety.

   • Work-from-anywhere reduces risks such as workplace harassment and increases psychological security.

2. Cost Efficiency:

   • The reduction in overhead costs (e.g., office spaces and relocation expenses) allows reinvestment into team development and cutting-edge technology.

3. Retention & Engagement:

   • Evidence from industry leaders shows remote work can significantly reduce attrition and increase job satisfaction, a benefit we aim to amplify.

4. Diversity in Leadership and Talent:

   • Our approach intentionally builds a pipeline of diverse leaders and contributors, promoting equity and representation across the organization.

Continuous Learning and Adaptation

Chi'Va understands that successful WFA policies require ongoing refinement. Based on industry insights, we:

• Strengthen onboarding to support new employees with hybrid models.

• Ensure transparency by sharing clear WFA guidelines upfront in the recruitment process.

• Adapt frameworks based on employee feedback to better balance synchronous and asynchronous communication.

By adopting this forward-thinking policy, Chi'Va sets the stage for a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being, inclusion, and organizational excellence. Together, we redefine work for a better, more connected future.