My path into this work began without a clear roadmap. After my mother died when I was seventeen, no one in my life had openly navigated such deep grief. I turned inward, letting that loss serve as a quiet compass, guiding me toward deeper questions about what it means to be human amid impermanence. Witnessing loss across cultures and histories taught me that grief is not only personal but also ancestral and collective. Much of what people carry was never solely theirs to begin with, often woven into the fabric of family lineages long before an individual arrives.

Nature served as my second teacher, revealing what grief could not yet express. Through forests, changing seasons, and the silent decay that becomes soil, I realized that dying is not a rupture in life but an essential part of the cycle. This insight didn’t come from lectures or support groups but resides in the body, much like a tree knows how to shed its leaves. It enables me to be present with someone who is dying, accepting the moment for what it is without needing to alter it.

Living and working across cultures in Eswatini, Thailand, and India revealed that each culture views death and dying uniquely. Observing these varied approaches showed that the fear of death isn't universal; only its avoidance is. What I witnessed was not that some cultures had “figured out” death and others had not; rather, those engaging with it through rituals, songs, communal presence, ceremonies, silence, and intentional spaces for grief were not necessarily less afraid, but they felt less isolated.

Through that witnessing, I found my way back home to myself. That homecoming required a different kind of listening, one that honors a person’s whole story, including their body, soul, ancestors, and the land that holds them. This personal history does not mean I have answers to your specific grief. Instead, it taught me to sit with the uncomfortable and the unknown, so I can better accompany you through yours.

My practice sits at the intersection of practical care and spiritual depth. My goal is not to fix anyone or reverse their grief, but to provide normalcy, advocacy, and comfort to the dying and their families, while supporting those seeking a deeper spiritual connection during a profound transition.

TRAINING & CREDENTIALS

Death is a sacred rite of passage and one of the most profound transitions a person will ever experience. This deeply humbling time deserves a grounded presence for the person who is dying and for their loved ones.