End of Life Doula Directory

Need a Certified End of Life Doula?

Doulagivers® Certified End of Life Doulas  are thoroughly trained in all three phases of End of Life Care. Before being awarded certification, students must obtain a minimum of 30 hours of bedside experience, successfully complete all learning modules, pass the Doulagivers final exam, and pass a level 2 background check. Every Doula is required to be an active member of the Doulagiver Membership in order to keep updated with the most current education and evaluation of their ethical practice.

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Beverley Shiels

I’m frequently asked what made me want to go into this field. On reflection, I guess it’s been a natural transition since childhood. I was that friend everyone turned to in difficult times. This continued in my career and volunteer work. People gravitate to me for a listening ear, reassurance and support during times of…

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Kathy Bray

While We’re Still Here Doula Services, LLC Kathy Bray has been a certified death doula since October 2023. Her experiences around dying and death began long before 2023, however. She has worked with the elderly since 1987 in many capacities and found her work to be an enriching experience through conversation, assistance, emotional, physical, and…

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Barb Brejot

I knew that I was destined to be in this field when I helped my dying brother transition. I offer End of Life Doula services that include a number of modalities for not only the patient, but their caregivers and family members, as well, including individual Sound Therapy with Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, crystal…

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Tina Christian

My name is Tina Christian, At a very young age, I knew my purpose in life was to care for people. Caring for my mother-in law for a few years before she passed was such a wonderful experience, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. This experience really confirmed my passion for the “End -of -Life Journey.”…

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Reamy Belski

My journey into this specialized profession is driven and maintained by my desire for meaningful work that truly impacts those in my community in a unique way. I provide professional End of Life services to the greater Richmond VA area including Henrico and Richmond’s West End. My services include but are not limited to vigil…

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Annetta Childs

Annetta is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist with over 15 years’ experience. Before becoming an LMT, she graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an A.A. in Mortuary Science. This was where her love of human anatomy began. Wanting to pursue her passion for the healing arts, she completed the Massage Therapy Program at Orange…

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Christine Gardner

I am passionate about being of service to others. My personal and professional journeys have led me to this calling of supporting others as a Doulagivers Specialist. It is my honor to meet others where they are. As an Eldercare Doula I provide support in assisting individuals to remain independent and have their best possible…

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Tracy Seffers

Tracy’s end of life doula services began 22 years ago, at the bedside of her own mother. That experience gave her great insight into and compassion for the anxiety and overwhelm families feel as they care for their loved one. She brings that empathy, as well as 20+ years of teaching and “holding space” for…

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Linda Salazar

Back in 2011 I felt called to do volunteer work in a nursing home visiting patients. Some wanted to talk, others just wanted their hands held. After 2 months, all my visiting time ended up with Leroy. He was 90 and had no family – when other patients did – and only a couple of…

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Christine Ruggiero

Christine has always had an intuitive connection the human body, energy work, and the death process. She takes a heart-centered, nonjudgmental, holistic approach to working with her clients. Diversity and inclusivity are core values and are of the utmost importance. Death is the commonality for us all. It was during the pandemic that she decided…

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Carmel Murphy-Kotyan

Carmel Murphy-Kotyan has worked in the Caregiving/Aging Industry for over 25 years. She is a Certified Retirement Coach, Certified Caregiver Consultant, End-of-Life Doula Consultant and a Grief Coach. She is also co-author of a Retirement Coaching book, Thriving throughout your Retirement Transition. She is Director and Owner of CMK Home Care, LLC, offering non-medical help…

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Cassidy Bastien

Cassidy Bastien is a Veteran Certified Nurses Aide turned End Of Life Doula. She has provided end of life care in one way or another her entire career of almost 20 years, which began in Montana. She has spent the last 6 years specifically working in outpatient hospice serving the greater Seattle area. She is…

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