End of Life Doula Directory
Need a Certified End of Life Doula?
Doulagivers® Certified End of Life Doulas are thoroughly trained in all three phases of End of Life Care. Before being awarded certification, students must obtain a minimum of 30 hours of bedside experience, successfully complete all learning modules, pass the Doulagivers final exam, and pass a level 2 background check. Every Doula is required to be an active member of the Doulagiver Membership in order to keep updated with the most current education and evaluation of their ethical practice.
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Alice Long
I finished my education with an Associate and Diplomate in Logotherapy (Therapy through Meaning))from the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. That was followed by a Doctorate of Ministry in Franklian Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. I completed this education at age 50, after raising my family. My published work on the subject is: LIVE…
Erik Peterson
Since graduating from a post-baccalaureate program in 2015, Erik worked various jobs until COVID-19 swept through their community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The coronavirus had taken the world by surprise, leaving millions devastated and unprepared. Facing the harsh realities of a pandemic encouraged Erik to learn about caring for the sick and dying. Their relationship to…
Susan Wolf-Hall
My name is Susan Wolf-Hall. I worked in the medical field as a Nursing Home Assistant, Health Care Companion and Emergency Medical Technician during the early 80s. I changed careers to the Environmental field for 15+ years. After that I homeschooled my children for 13 years. During my lifetime I have seen death in hospitals…
Billie Crawford
Started with Horizon Hospice as a volunteer in 1998, became the director in 2005. Completed Doulagivers class in 2021.
Pauline Meridien
With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field as a respiratory therapist, both hospital-based as well as in-home therapy, I know the struggles families have at end of life. As the primary caregiver caring for both my parents, my in-laws, cousins and finally my husband through their end of life experience has taught…
Jennie Sikes
With her senior year of High school approaching in 1997, Jennie decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps of becoming a Registered Nurse. She completed her CNA prior in tandem with completing her HS degree and continued on in her education to obtain her LPN, however was guided in a different direction, becoming a medical…
Laurel Marr
Laurel Marr has an extensive resume of service that gives her considerable experience in caring for those suffering, especially in end-of-life care. She has spent her time in New York working in the Episcopal Church (Calvary St. George’s Church and All Angels’ Church). She was a reformer of the prayer ministry and the organizer for…
Lisa Nierenberg
Certified End of Life Doula, retired family physician, active hospice volunteer and certified massage therapist. (908) 892-0833 nierenberglisa@gmail.com
Gail Wathen
Hi I’m Gail, a Holistic Health Practitioner and End of Life Doula. The journey that brought me here has been molded over the past 20 years and began with my initial yoga teacher training. After completing my basic 200-hour program and teaching at various locations, it became apparent that my practice wasn’t accessible to the…
Laureen M. Painter, OSF
Laureen Marie is a past educator having taught at the elementary and collegiate levels for 18 years. She also has nearly 30 years of healthcare administration experience serving in three national health care systems in Louisiana and Indiana. Her healthcare service included positions as a Vice President (Internal Medicine Specialists, Emergency Medicine, Life Air Rescue,…
Joanna Leffeld
Joanna has been guiding people as the “Moolah Doula” for many years helping people become empowered in their relationship with money. As an End of Life doula, she understands the importance of having one’s financial “house” in order. She is a classically trained ballet dancer, yoga teacher, meditator and artist all of which form the…
Joni Marra, Esq.
After receiving my certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Breath Therapy, I started Inward Bound, LLC to give back to a universe that has blessed me my entire life. My career started in the for-profit world; at the same time, I attended law school part-time. After graduating and passing the bar, I rose through the corporate…
