Recover from surgery with confidence—at home.

Plan your recovery

You don’t have to recover alone. Feel supported at home with expert guidance and care.

Feel supported at every step of recovery.

Coming home after surgery can feel overwhelming. You deserve expert guidance and compassionate care that support your body, your well-being, and your independence—so you can focus on feeling like yourself again.

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Our Team

Vi Truong-Northeast
MS, OT, CMLDT

Co-founder, Director of Operations

Bringing over a decade of specialized clinical experience, Vi is the Co-founder and Director of Operations at Mend Recovery. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science from San Jose State University in San Jose, California and earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Throughout her career across inpatient rehabilitation, long-term rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient pediatrics, and adult home health settings, she has guided clients through complex post-operative recovery—specializing in plastic, orthopedic, spinal, neurological, and cardiac surgeries.

Vi co-founded Mend Recovery to bridge a critical gap in post-surgical care: transforming the vulnerable transition from the operating room into a seamless, elevated home-healing experience. Rooted in a deep understanding that life does not pause for recovery, her practice blends rigorous clinical safety with holistic wellness. From optimizing nutrition and managing the psychological impacts of surgery to delivering advanced mobility techniques and adaptive home strategies, she ensures every client achieves a smooth, dignified, and empowered recovery.

Fabiola Garibay-Collins
BSN, RN

Co-founder, Clinical Partner

Fabiola Garibay, BSN, RN, is the Co-founder and Clinical Partner at Mend Recovery, bringing elite surgical expertise directly into the private care space. As an OR nurse and clinical educator in the aesthetic industry, Fabiola has partnered with over 20 medical practices and worked alongside more than 100 physicians to establish advanced safety protocols. Her hands-on experience inside the operating room gives her an intimate, firsthand understanding of complex surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.

Fabiola co-founded Mend Recovery after witnessing the glaring gap between a pristine surgical suite and the vulnerable reality of returning home. Driven to bridge this transition, she provides a reassuring, high-touch presence that combines medical vigilance with deep empathy. Renowned for her warm, detail-oriented, and intuitive care, Fabiola seamlessly anticipates her clients' physical and emotional needs—ensuring every recovery journey is secure, dignified, and completely stress-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You don’t have to manage recovery alone. We help you understand your recovery and handle everyday tasks, so you can focus on healing.

    Your care can include:

    • Monitoring your recovery

    • Medication reminders and wound dressing assistance

    • Helping with bathing, dressing, and toileting

    • Preparing light, nutritious meals

    • Taking care of light housekeeping and pet care

  • Start with a discovery call. We’ll talk through your recovery needs, create a personalized care plan, and schedule support that works for you.

  • Receive care in the comfort of your home throughout the greater Austin, TX area.

    Traveling to Austin for surgery? We can support your recovery at your hotel, too.

  • If you’re preparing for or recovering from elective surgery—including cosmetic, reconstructive, or orthopedic procedures—we help you navigate recovery with expert guidance and personalized care.

  • What does recovery care cost?

    Pricing depends on your care needs and hours of support. There’s no minimum—choose the amount of care that works for you.

    Example packages

    3-Day Initial Care — $2,720
    32 hours over 3 days to help you navigate your first days home.

    5-Day Restorative Care — $3,910
    48 hours over 5 days to support your recovery as you regain independence.

    Need a different plan?
    Fewer hours, overnight support, and 24-hour care are available.

  • We are a private pay service and do not directly bill or work with insurance companies.

Contact Us

Tell us about your upcoming surgery, recovery concerns, and let us create a plan tailored to your needs.