It all began with a daughter's wish to help her mom.

Birth of QFlex 🌱

When Andrea Cao was just 13, she saw her mother, Hong Cao, come home exhausted from long nursing shifts, struggling daily with chronic back pain. Hong would regularly ask Andrea to rub her back to relieve the pain—a task Andrea quickly grew tired of doing. One day, Andrea playfully challenged her mom:

“Why don’t you do it yourself?”
Hong laughed, “How can I touch my back?”

Inspired, Andrea began creating. After experimenting with materials like PVC pipes, wood, metal, and various plastics, she crafted the very first QFlex—an ergonomically shaped acupressure hook designed to relieve tension and pain effortlessly.

Andrea recalls:

"I went door to door selling them—anywhere I could. I was dealing them out of my backpack."

Hong, initially skeptical yet always supportive, smiled as her daughter’s determination turned a playful challenge into an extraordinary product.

Shark Tank 🎬

Andrea’s enthusiasm eventually led to an ambitious next step: pitching their product on ABC’s Shark Tank. Together, Andrea and Hong attended an open casting call, where Andrea delivered a pitch she had prepared herself. The casting directors loved it, and the mother-daughter team was invited to pitch in front of the Sharks.

When the day finally arrived, their heartfelt story touched the Sharks—but it was QFlex itself that truly sealed the deal.

Barbara Corcoran, after using QFlex, exclaimed:

"It took out every bad muscle in my back, just like that!"

Mark Cuban echoed enthusiastically:

"Wow, this really does feel good!"

Mr. Wonderful even joked, asking Andrea about her commitment:

“I’m okay with you quitting school. That would show me commitment.”

Their impressive demonstration earned investments from Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban, catapulting QFlex into national recognition.

Post Shark Tank 🚀

Following Shark Tank, QFlex rapidly grew into a beloved household name, securing placements in major retailers like Walmart and Brookstone, and gaining national attention through features on platforms like Good Morning America, Forbes, and QVC.

The brand continued to expand successfully, becoming a popular choice on Amazon and gaining a strong following on TikTok. Throughout this growth, QFlex proudly remains a Made-in-America product, crafted from premium materials and confidently backed by a 90-day customer satisfaction guarantee.

For Andrea, the journey was also deeply personal:

“It’s amazing working with my mom. She does so much and is my inspiration.”

QFlex Today 🌟

Today, over 75,000 people have discovered the wellness benefits of QFlex. From athletes and office workers to seniors, QFlex has become a trusted companion for simple and effective pain relief.

For Andrea and Hong, the success of QFlex goes beyond numbers and recognition—it’s about empowering others and bringing genuine relief into their lives. What started as a daughter's gift to her mother has blossomed into a trusted wellness solution embraced by professional athletes, grandparents, office workers, and anyone seeking reliable, effective relief.

At QFlex, we remain committed to Andrea and Hong's vision: helping people live healthier, happier lives, one QFlex at a time.