A system and method for providing a user-customizable health pillow allowing a user to configure characteristics of the pillow to meet user needs and/or desires, or alternatively, to preconfigure during manufacture of the health pillow that inhibits misconfiguration of the pillow. The health pillow includes a special filling having fiber balls and high resiliency foam contained within an inner felt liner and an outer breathable fabric. A special access sleeve permits customization of the fill level for user needs/desires when the pillow includes a closure system permitting end user configuration of the filling type and/or quantity.