End of Life Doula Directory
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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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Teneil Fogg
Death is one of life’s sacred passages, but in our culture it is one of the most denied, ignored, and feared entity. Teneil Fogg worked in health care for many years until she answered her calling in death care. As a Licensed Funeral Director by trade, she still felt many families weren’t able to get…
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Astrid Balzer
Hello. My name is Astrid Balzer. I am a trained end-of-life doula. I have a Master in Social Work. I have 25 years of experience working with children, families and adults in the mental health field. I retired early and moved back home to take care of my parents. I became an end of life…
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Kalie Reimer
I am a wife and mother to two young children, living in Calgary, AB. Although I work as an administrator in the healthcare industry, my passion has always been helping people. After nearly losing our infant son to a terminal illness, I became acutely aware of the importance of having the proper supports in place…
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Mary Beth Sojka
Mary Beth has been a part of the health care community for many years. She has always been drawn to people near end of life, helping them to cope and keeping a peaceful space for them. One day she found there was a name for that, a Death Doula. She immediately signed up to be…
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Suzette Mikita
I was born and raised in Connecticut. I spent my childhood amongst many activities including camping, babysitting, skiing, rollerskating and ice skating, reading every book I could get my hands on, and being a candy striper where I developed my love for nursing.
I moved to South Florida where I became a nurse in 2002. I have been involved in end of life care for approximately 19 years. I obtained my Palliative Care Resource Nurse certification in 2015. I also contributed greatly to starting the Palliative Care Steering Committee at Bayfront St. Petersburg Hospital in 2016 and I became a very active member of the Advent Health Tampa Hospital Palliative Care Steering Committee in 2018.
It is my sole purpose and calling to assist people in the traversing of the vastly complex end of life world. I look forward to rising to the challenge!
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Christine Soza
Christine started her nursing career in oncology 30 years ago and has always felt a deep calling in helping her patients and families. She has held space and held hands with many beautiful people at the end of their lives, including her own parents. Later in her nursing career, Christine realized comforting patients and guiding…
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Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson, RN EOLD
I have been blessed to be a Registered Nurse in LongTerm Care for 30 years. I have supported many wonderful people that needed a little extra help and care with their daily activities, up to and including, support for that person and their loved ones while at the bed during their vigil period. Becoming an End Of Life Doula has heightened my awareness of my desire and hope that everyone has a peaceful, loving end to their precious, purpose-filled life. There are many steps needed to ensure this happens; reducing the fear, education, and Advanced Care Planning are great steps to start with. At Holistic Endeavour, I specialize in providing and Honouring End of Life Holistic Care and Planning as a Certified EOL Doula.
Effie Baldwin
I am very enthusiastic about living a meaningful life and allowing my Spirit to move forward. I view death as a natural process to release the Spirit from the physical body. I’ve had the opportunity to hold vigil space and be at the bedside of several loved-ones who have transitioned. Therefore, it would be an honor for me to accompany you and your family on this journey. I want to provide information, support, and assistance before, during, and after your loved-one’s end of life experience. Together, we can plan and ensure the most sacred and peaceful final moments.
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