Through empathy, personalized care and
expert guidance, we aim to create a dignified, peaceful, and enriching experience that respects each journey.
CHELSEA MOWERY,
End of Life Doula, First Steps® Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Legacy Project Creator
Chelsea provides compassionate, tailored support for each unique end-of-life journey, rooted in her personal experience of caring for her mother through younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Her services range from advance care planning and life review to companionship during active dying, as well as grief support, pet end-of-life care support, and education on green burial options. She emphasizes informed choices, respect for individual values, and empowerment, offering a sliding scale to make her work as accessible as possible.
Chelsea’s approach is designed to ease the burdens of both clients and their loved ones, creating space for a dignified, peaceful experience and a meaningful legacy.
EL ARANAS,
End of Life Care Practitioner, Bedside Vigil Holder
Healing Touch Healing Touch Level 1
American Bowen Academy Bowenwork Practitioner
El Aranas has been a long-term caregiver to his parents for 20 years. He served several years in hospice as a Home Health Aide and held space for nearly 100 souls making their transition.
El is familiar with energy work and can provide different comforting modalities. He understands every relationship is sacred, especially at end of life, so timing and planning is essential.
KATIE LOUISE COOPER,
End-of-Life Doula, Mortality Guide, Grief Guide
Katie Louise Cooper is a Death Doula and Impermanence Guide, holding a master's degree in East West Psychology and Spiritual Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies, complemented by a Full Spectrum Death Doula Certificate from DDLA.
In her practice, she offers deep compassion and comprehensive support to individuals and families during the transition of dying, as well as to those confronting thresholds of impermanence.
Katie's approach is rooted in Thanatology, Depth Psychology, Eco-Psychology, and Mindfulness, creating a nurturing environment that allows for emotional, spiritual, and practical exploration of death, grief, and the acceptance of life's transient nature.
She encourages open dialogues about end-of-life wishes and facilitates a journey toward finding peace and meaning in mortality. She offers private sessions, both in-person and virtually, aimed at redefining the experiences of death and grief as integral, dignified parts of the living brightly human experience.
DENISE CAMPBELL,
LVN, Spiritual Transition Guide, End of Life Doula, Holistic Care Guide
Denise dedicated much of her career to after-hours hospice nursing, where she gained valuable insights into the unique needs and emotional challenges that individuals and their families face at the end of life. As an End-of-Life Doula, Denise serves as a calming presence and a compassionate guide, deeply attuned to the individual needs of her clients.
Denise’s approach combines compassionate care, spiritual support, and practical guidance to ensure that this journey is peaceful and meaningful. She strives to create a nurturing environment where every individual feels valued and understood.
MELANIE BURCHBY,
End of Life Doula - Planning and Grief Support Coach
Since the passing of her mother-in-law in 2018 she has been passionate about helping people navigate this sacred and challenging moment in life.
Melanie has been a hospice volunteer for several years and completed the Going With Grace EoLD training course in 2023. She specializes in advance planning, as well as grief support.
IAN SHERBIN,
Elder Family Coach
Ian helps older adults and their families navigate aging with expert support and compassion. Having cared for his own aging family for a decade—losing both parents and his sister—he understands firsthand the challenges families face.
Through his compassionate coaching process, Ian clarifies priorities, improves communication, and connects families with trusted experts across the five pillars of aging: Social, Medical, Housing, Legal, and Financial. Based in San Francisco, he supports families nationwide and offers a complimentary consultation to explore how he can help.
DORI SAPPO,
Hospice RN, BSN, End of Life Care Manager, Owner and Founder Your Heart Bridge, LLC
With over 13 years of dedicated experience as a hospice nurse, Dori is a compassionate and reliable care manager and patient advocate. Dori creates an atmosphere that is both calm and reassuring, ensuring that her clients feel supported and understood throughout their journey. Her approach integrates a variety of holistic care modalities, drawing upon her ability to connect intuitively with patients, to enhance their overall well-being.
Dori is also a rich resource of information, offering valuable guidance and strategies to help families and their loved ones navigate the complexities of end-of-life care.