My mission is to provide compassionate support, guidance, and education to individuals and families navigating the end-of-life journey, empowering them to make informed decisions and live their final days with dignity, comfort, and peace. I believe that every person deserves to die with dignity and compassion. I aim to revolutionize the way we approach death and dying by offering personalized support, advocacy, and care to those facing the end of life, and by promoting a culture of openness, honesty, and compassion in all aspects of end-of-life care.
With a growing aging population in a society ill-equipped to prepare for and emotionally process the transition from life to death, the services of an End of Life Doula are more important than ever. Through dedicated patient advocacy, emotional and spiritual support, companionship and knowledge, an End of Life Doula offers guidance and comfort through the last steps of life.
Benefits of working with me
- It is common for people who are dying to feel lonely – End of Life Doulas provide companionship and support to people who are dying (and their family members) when they feel isolated and afraid
- I have been around people who are dying and am well-equipped with the resources needed to cope with difficult and upsetting situations
- My twenty years of experience in healthcare helps me efficiently guide patients through the system and allows me to effectively advocate on their behalf about their conditions and treatment options. I prioritize patient needs and ensure they receive the attention and care they deserve
- I am a qualified Naturopath and Massage Therapist in North Texas. I bring tools with me (like massage and natural remedies) that can help both the patient and their family to adjust to this transitional time
- End of Life Doulas can advocate on behalf of patients, organizing questions for and attending appointments to help the patient and their family get the information they need from medical professionals and make informed decisions
- Many people do not want to go into a hospital and would prefer to die peacefully at home. End of Life Doulas provide flexible advice and companionship in the home environment (or hospital environment if that is the preference)
- I am non-judgmental regarding religious beliefs, lifestyles (LGBTQ Friendly!) or family traditions. I am open-minded and my aim is to make patients and family members feel comfortable and heard
What is the difference between an End of Life Doula and Hospice?
Though End of Life Doulas and Hospice care both offer services centered around the transition from life, they vary in significant ways. End of Life Doulas can spend significantly more time with the patient and their family and attend to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life, prioritizing comfort and quality of the patient’s life by reducing emotional suffering and honoring the patient’s life, needs, and preferences. Hospice care is a type of health care that is more focused on medically assessing and tending to a terminally ill patient’s pain and symptoms. Please see my article “End of Life Doulas & Hospice: The Best Support for the Patient” for more information.
Book a consult today!
Are you ready to take the first step toward understanding the end of life process? Do you have some questions regarding how to navigate this important chapter in your life? Facing this transition can be fraught with uncertainty, but you do not have to do this alone. An end of life appointment, can provide a safe space to discuss your fears, your concerns and get some of your questions answered. I've helped many patients through this process and I can provide empathy, support and resources to help you through this challenging time.
Let's navigate this chapter together, ensuring your peace and dignity every step of the way. We can have a Zoom face-to-face meeting or a phone call if that is more comfortable for you. Book an appointment and let me help you during this important time.
Latest Articles
A Day In the Life of an End of Life Doula
As an End of Life Doula (also sometimes called a Death Doula), my days are often filled with a mix of emotional support, practical care, and compassionate companionship. My work is centered around providing comfort and guidance to individuals who are nearing the end...
Planning for a Good Death
In contemporary society, the concept of a "good death" often remains overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of life-extending medical interventions. This approach can lead individuals onto an "end-of-life conveyor belt," where they undergo numerous treatments without...
Compassionate Care Across Distances: Virtual End of Life Care
Approaching the end of life can be an overwhelming journey, filled with a myriad of emotions such as anger, sadness, and grief. Planning for this crucial phase is challenging, often requiring more support than one can manage alone. This is where a Death Doula (also...
About VSED: A Legal Option for Many
In recent years, there has been growing awareness and interest in Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking (VSED) as an end-of-life option. VSED is a conscious and deliberate choice made by individuals who are terminally ill and wish to hasten their own death by...
What is an End of Life Doula
An End of Life Doula is a guide in the emotional, spiritual, and practical care needed when a person and their family is faced with death. End of Life Doulas provide non-medical, holistic support and comfort and offer education.
Death Cafes-Liberating Conversations About Death
Death Cafes - the term may not initially inspire a sense of ease or comfort, but the reality is that Death Cafes serve as safe, guided environments for strangers to gather over vitalizing tea and cakes and discuss the tabooed subject of death in a manner that is...
