Compassionate Support at Life’s Sacred Threshold

As an End-of-Life Doula, I accompany individuals and their circle of care through the dying process with compassion, presence, and deep respect.
My role is to educate, support, and advocate so that each person’s wishes and autonomy are honored.

I provide non-clinical support — care that complements, rather than replaces, medical or hospice services.
This may include helping families understand the physical and emotional processes of dying, offering gentle guidance with practical needs, and creating space for open conversation, reflection, and peace.

I was called to this work after the passing of a dear friend and neighbor.
He suffered unnecessarily, but I was able to help him receive pain relief sooner by arranging a telehealth appointment that led to a hospice referral.
That experience opened my heart to the profound need for compassionate presence and informed advocacy at the end of life.

I draw on a wide range of life experiences from my previous roles as a life coach, massage therapist, teacher, grandmother, and medical coder.
My intuition and deep connection to Source guide me in every aspect of my work.

Outside of doula service, I enjoy chorale singing, traveling, gardening, fashion, interior design, and a good movie.
I’m also an Airbnb host and the author of Razing Elaine: Stumbling, Tumbling, Fumbling, Breathing Through — a memoir capturing my unconventional life journey.

I have been trained by the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA), an organization that sets the standard for doula education and compassionate end-of-life care.

I do not offer medical or housekeeping services.
Instead, I focus on being a steady, supportive presence — bridging the gap between clinical care and the personal, spiritual, and emotional needs of this sacred time.

It is my honor to walk alongside individuals and families during life’s most profound transitions.
With warmth, understanding, and reverence, I strive to help each person experience this passage with peace and dignity.