My story

We all have our stories and personal experiences in life. Special and unique, or perhaps simply our dharma or what we are here to do. My own path is only possible due to circumstances gifted to me. The loss of my mother at age two, in particular, and other impactful experiences of death resulted in a natural curiosity since childhood, growing into a deeper contemplation of death through Eastern philosophy studies in later years. I then had the privilege of being part of a friend's dying journey, and that was when my path as an End-of-Life Doula became clear and led to training and work in this field since 2019. ​ 
"The end of life doula role is both new and ancient – a return to how humans have always naturally cared for each other during life’s most sacred event."
Through doing this work, I'm motivated to address the silence, fear and stigma around death in our society today. Dying is often treated like a medical event that must be stopped or fixed, yet, like birth, it is the most natural transition. We’ve lost trust in the process and will do almost anything to avoid looking at the only certain event in all our futures. To live a human life is a beautiful thing, and it is only due to the fact that it is temporary that this dance, while often difficult, is also magical, mysterious, and worth celebrating, right until the end. ​

We are all living and we are all dying

My work has evolved from a focus on health and wellbeing to include end of life, with a recognition that the healing power of human presence applies to both living and dying. It is my greatest wish that more of us can breathe into a life of meaning and joy, and take that final exhale in comfort, with peace and confidence, and without regret or fear, by accessing more holistic care.
Credentials
~ End of Life Doula & Caregiver
~ Certified Reiki Master & Teacher
~ 1100 Hour+ Certified Yoga & Breath Teacher
~ Intuitive Medicine Guide
~ Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Professional
~ Detoxification Specialist
~ Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach
~ Certified Holistic Health Coach
I look forward to serving you!
Anthea xo

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