End-of-Life Doula
Alongside her Reiki practice, Christine also serves as an End-of-Life Doula. This work is separate from Reiki, but it is another way she walks alongside people during meaningful life transitions.
What is an End-of-Life Doula?
Just like a birthing doula helping to bring life into this world, an End-of-Life Doula is a non-medical professional trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and informational support to a patient and family before, during, and after death.
Why consider an End-of-Life Doula?
Having a doula can ease uncertainty, reduce stress, and offer a calm presence during a sacred time. Families often find peace knowing that their loved one’s wishes are honored and that they are supported with compassion and care.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
-Dr Seuss
Christine’s Journey as an End-Of-Life Doula
Christine recently retired from her nursing career of thirty years starting in oncology and completing it with hospice. She has held space and held hands with many beautiful people at the end of their lives, including her own parents. Christine realized comforting patients and guiding their loved ones at the end-of-life has been her greatest life calling. This led Christine to receive her certification as an End-of-Life Doula from the International Doulagivers institute. She also received her Proficiency Badge from The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), certifying her proficiency in the NEDA core competencies.
Christine is also the Lead Trainer for Doulagivers Institute, where she empowers both caregivers and doulas to hold space for those nearing death with calming strength and guidance as well as heartfelt care-ensuring that no one ever needs to navigate this journey alone.
Schedule a FREE 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your Death Doula needs.
End of Life Doula Pricing
In person and virtual appointments available.
Single Hourly sessions: $50/hour
Packages available upon request:
- 10 Hour Package: $450 (10% discount)
- 20 Hour Package: $850 (15% discount)
- 50 Hour Package $2000 (20% discount)
Sliding scale available for those with financial limitations.
Reiki sessions available to Doula client and family members/caregivers at a reduced rate of $50/hour (50% discount).
“It would be an honor to compassionately care for your loved one at the end of their life.”
-Christine
Client Testimonials
“Christine is a genuinely caring individual that is very knowledgeable and was sensitive during the dying process. She cared for my wife in a very dignified way and her services were invaluable to us. Providing Reiki was absolutely wonderful during all phases.”
-B
I met Christine several years ago at a Death Cafe. I was quite impressed with her presentation and positive attitude as a Doula. I was not ready for my final journey then but I filed away her information. Recently, I have had several consultations with her and one Reiki session. I want to sing her praises. She is professional,caring,helpful and kind in her approach in dealing with end of life issues. Her excellent advice on who to contact was a tremendous relief for me. So when the time comes, Christine will be by my side.
– Audrie
Doulagivers of Idaho & Pacific Northwest
Christine Soza
doulagiversofidahopnw@gmail.com
(208) 965-7213
Boise, ID