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From Accident to Success: Claudia's Cherapy Pillows Thrive

7/23/2025

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After a life-changing car accident, Claudia Phillips launched Cherapy in 2015, crafting unique therapeutic pillows filled with cherry pits that release soothing moisture when heated. Operating from her Columbia apartment, she’s now eyeing a move to Baltimore to expand her business, which is rapidly gaining popularity across the U.S.

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Story summary

After a life-changing car accident, Claudia Phillips launched Cherapy in 2015, crafting unique therapeutic pillows filled with cherry pits that release soothing moisture when heated. Operating from her Columbia apartment, she’s now eyeing a move to Baltimore to expand her business, which is rapidly gaining popularity across the U.S.