Guiding You Through Life’s Most Sacred Moments
A steady presence offering comfort, clarity, and connection.
About
Honoring Every Sacred Transition
At Gentle Light, I walk beside individuals and families as they navigate moments that can feel tender, overwhelming, or deeply sacred. My work is grounded in presence, compassion, and a heartfelt respect for every person’s unique story. I believe that even in the hardest times, there is still light to be found in the darkness, and I feel honored to help others discover it at their own pace and in their own way.
My path includes many years of supporting people living with chronic, terminal, and end-of-life illnesses, shaped by my background in biology, nursing, and teaching. These experiences have shown me how meaningful it can be to have someone there who understands, listens, and simply stays by your side. I consider it a privilege to offer that steady presence, helping individuals and loved ones find comfort, clarity, connection and a sense of peace as they navigate what comes next.
Services
Gentle Care for the Heart, Mind, and Spirit
Support designed to meet you where you are, with compassion guiding every step.
Pre-Hospice Consultation
Here to help families navigate the shift from curative care to comfort care with clarity and comfort.
- Facilitating open and supportive conversations about end-of-life wishes and care decisions
- Guiding individuals in documenting their wishes through tools such as Five Wishes and The Conversation Project
- Offering emotional grounding to help families make choices that feel aligned and empowered
Hospice Liaison
A warm, steady presence that complements medical care with compassion and connection.
- Providing emotional and spiritual support, companionship, and comfort throughout the hospice journey
- Advocating gently and respectfully for patient wishes while supporting communication between loved ones and care teams
- Offering guidance to help families understand the natural process of dying and find peace within it
Respite Care
Caring for caregivers so they can take time to breathe, rest, and regroup.
- Staying bedside with your loved one while you take meaningful time for yourself, with limited hours available
- Supporting caregivers as they process their emotions and experiences
- Creating a peaceful, grounded environment that nurtures both patient and caregiver
Legacy Work and Projects
Helping memories, stories, and love take shape in meaningful ways.
- Facilitating legacy activities such as writing letters, recording memories, and creating memory boxes
- Providing gentle guidance that makes sharing stories feel natural and comforting
- Encouraging creative expressions that become cherished keepsakes for years to come
Definition of EOLD
According to the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance’s 2024 definition, an end-of-life doula is described as…
End-of-life doulas (EOLDs) provide non-medical, holistic support and comfort to people preparing for, or experiencing end of life by offering education and guidance; emotional, social, and spiritual care; logistical and practical assistance, and more–before, during and after death. End-of-life doulas complement and supplement the work of family and other caregivers (including hospice providers).
What Sets Gentle Light Apart
Heart-Led Support in Every Moment
Care that honors who you are, what matters to you, and the story you’re still writing.
✓ Holistic Non-Medical Support
A compassionate approach that embraces emotional, spiritual, and relational needs with equal care.
✓ Advocacy with Integrity
Clear and respectful communication that centers your wishes and supports everyone involved.
✓ Comfort Through Understanding
Gentle, informed guidance that helps families navigate the unknown with greater confidence and peace.
✓ Space for Peace and Meaning
A calm, grounding presence that honors both the vulnerability and the beauty of life’s final chapters.
My Story
A Journey Inspired by Love and Human Connection
The heart of Gentle Light comes from years spent accompanying individuals and families through some of life’s most profound experiences. With backgrounds in biology, nursing, and teaching and hands on experience in caring for chronic and terminally individuals and their families, I’ve seen how transformative it can be when someone feels truly supported during times that are often misunderstood or avoided. My experiences taught me that while death can be emotionally or physically difficult, it can also hold a quiet peace and deep meaning that deserve to be honored. It is my belief that light can shine in the darkness, and also that we are living until our final breath.
Gentle Light was created from the desire to bring openness, compassion, and steady support to a part of life that so many feel unprepared for. I believe that talking about death does not diminish life; instead, it celebrates and honors it-bringing clarity, connection, and sometimes even healing. My hope is that each person I support feels seen, heard, and comforted, and that they can find their own sense of peace in exactly the way they need it.