What is An End Of Life (or Death) Doula?  

Who I am 

For most of my life, I've been curiously comfortable with death.  From having funerals for deceased small animals as a young child, to being at my grandfather's bedside as a young teenager when he crossed over, to working in hospice as an RN, to laying many beloved pets to rest, I have noticed an innate comfort around this inevitable part of life.  

Having worked in the field of medicine for many years, I've come to realize that there is a gap in our society surrounding both birth and death; it isn't just about the actual, often overly medicalized event, but also the important practical, emotional and spiritual processes before and after where individuals and families need support preparing and integrating these sacred life transitions.  This is where my work as an End Of Life Doula comes in.  With many years of caregiving experience, I can help clients and families bridge that gap around the often overwhelming and confusing realm of declining heath, loss of autonomy and shifting caregiving roles to support the aging and end of life experience.  

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In my free time I enjoy exploring the neighborhood with my dog Fernie, sharing a good meal with family or friends, talking to my houseplants, astrology musings and improv shenanigans.