End of Life Care

In Service To Every Transition

  • The Sacred & Spacious

    To be held and supported in the last phase of our life is a sacred service.

“The mark of a good death is if it is a village making event” – Stephen Jenkins

Guiding Gracefully – death care support

We are often guided through life by maps and boundaries that help us to live.
And for the most part, these maps are great for getting us through life.

But what happens to those maps as we find ourselves on the escalator towards the end of our lives? Preparation abounds for living, but lacks for dying. The road maps we have relied upon are no longer useful and are often unmarked territory as we near the last destination on our life’s path.

The end of life phase can be an emotional and confusing space with many different avenues. Taking care of the death process does not need to be done alone, nor it need be filled with fear and uncertainty. Grieving is a passage that requires space and support and is made more difficult when also playing other roles. It is near impossible to be the container and in grief simultaneously.

An End of Life Doula, Death Doula or Death Care Worker is a guide who helps to hold and nurture a person, and their loved ones through their journey towards this phase. I like to think of what I provide as a container that is a safe space in which to be held throughout the entire process of living and dying. Someone who helps to discover the way in which is most honouring for a person to greet the end of life, in love, peace and surrender and as a support network for loved ones through this transitional space.

Every individual deserves the utmost respect, compassion and presence during what can be a challenging period. “The purpose of death is to meet more love” – unknown. Together, we can craft beautiful spaces with cherished memories that brings more connection and love into our lives.

Allow me to extend a warm introduction.
I’m Joya, and I’m honoured to serve as an End of Life Doula.
My role is dedicated to providing support and guidance to individuals and their loved ones as they navigate the profound end-of-life journey.

Philosophy

As a Death Doula, it is important to respect that the manner of one’s passing is a deeply personal decision, and it is not my place to dictate how someone “should” approach their own death.

My purpose is to create a nurturing and understanding environment, where individuals can openly explore what matters most to them in the twilight of their lives. This entails discussing their desires for a tranquil and harmonious transition, not only for themselves but also for their cherished loved ones.

My role as an End of Life Doula is to be a calming presence, a compassionate listener, and a source of strength. I am committed to creating a space where individuals can find peace, solace, and support as they navigate this final phase of life.

Contact

For more information please reach out:

0478 740 727
joya@shiatsunewcastle.net

About Joya

Joya is a dedicated holistic health practitioner having run The Solstice Space Shiatsu & Acutonics clinic in Newcastle for the past 6 years.
With extensive expertise as a Shiatsu, Acutonics, Reiki and EFT practitioner.

To be of service is the principal guiding light for her life, followed by seeking those precious and fleeting moments that create a life of memorable growth, love and connection.
Having lived a multitude of different lives within one body, Joya has been a sound editor, circus performer and nomad.
In her mind, there are no beginnings without an ending. How things end is completely in our hands.