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Grief Care for Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Disability

This offering provides a holistic approach to supporting individuals through the unique challenges of grief, loss, and life transitions associated with chronic conditions. Combining emotional support with embodied practices to help you navigate the complex emotions that arise from living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability.

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Whether you're processing a life-altering diagnosis, grieving changes in your health, or exploring your relationship with mortality, this service is designed to meet you where you are.

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What to Expect​​

Sacred Emotional Space

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Grief, especially around chronic conditions, can feel isolating and overwhelming. This space offers you the opportunity to express your deepest emotions without judgment—whether anger, sadness, or fear—and receive compassionate support through it all.

Support for Life-Altering Changes

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A new diagnosis or life-altering health changes can leave you feeling lost. I offer empathetic support that respects your autonomy and guides you through intense emotions, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Grief Support

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Grief is a journey, not something to “fix.” This is a sacred space for you to reflect, process, and heal at your own pace. I’m here to support you wherever this journey leads, providing a compassionate presence along the way.

Disability Doula

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Adjusting to a new reality—whether from a diagnosis, changes in mobility, or shifting identity—can be challenging. I offer compassionate, empathetic support to help you navigate these changes, challenge internalized ableism, and embrace your evolving identity.

Movement and Grief: An Embodied Approach

Grief isn’t just emotional; it’s also physical, particularly for those living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. The grief we experience due to our illness, pain, or disability can further impact our bodies, leading to increased tension, fatigue, and discomfort. Integrating mindful movement into your grief care helps process and release these physical and emotional burdens, providing support, comfort, and restoring balance to both your body and mind.

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Mindful Movement Practices

Simple, gentle exercises designed to reconnect you with your body. These movements are adapted to your needs and can help release physical and emotional tension, providing a sense of relief and calm.

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Breathwork Techniques

Breath is a powerful tool for regulating the nervous system and supporting emotional release. In our sessions, we explore different breathing techniques to help you find calm and balance during challenging times.

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Embodied Awareness

By paying close attention to how grief manifests in your body, we can use movement and awareness practices to express and integrate these emotions. This process can help you feel more connected to your body and more grounded in your grief journey.

Who Can Benefit

​This support is designed for a diverse range of individuals navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, and disability, including:

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  • Chronic Pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Chronic Migraines

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)

  • Endometriosis

  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

  • Long COVID

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - SLE)

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Autoimmune Disorders

  • Dysautonomia

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Perimenopause

  • Menopause

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Lyme Disease

  • Diabetes

  • Cancer

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Those facing life-altering diagnoses or major life changes, including:

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  • Adjusting to new medical conditions

  • Coping with severe injury or disability

  • Managing the impact of progressive illnesses

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People exploring their relationship with death and mortality, including:

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  • Grieving significant losses

  • Facing end-of-life issues

  • Contemplating their own mortality​

Additional Resources and Support

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For those who want to explore these topics further, I offer a range of additional resources:

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  • Workshops and Group Sessions

    • Join others in a supportive environment to explore grief and death through movement, discussion, and ritual. To stay up to date with upcoming events and offerings, I invite you to sign up for my newsletter.

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  • Online Resources

    • Explore my Resource Hub for a wide range of grief resources, including zines, toolkits, articles, guided meditations, and more to support your healing journey. Additionally, visit my Blog for insightful posts and practical guidance on navigating grief, life with chronic illness and embodied healing practices.

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Take the First Step Toward Support

Reach Out Today to Book Your Session

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