Michele’s path to becoming an Ascension Alchemist began not as a profession but as a calling—one as timeless as the human condition itself. Long before the term “Death Doula” entered the vernacular, Michele recognized death as more than a moment; she saw it as a sacred bridge where love and understanding illuminate the way forward. Her work does not reside within the confines of academic teachings or clinical practices but flows from an innate intuition, cultivated over decades of deeply personal and profound experiences.

“This is not work,” Michele reflects. “It is a calling of the heart—a covenant of grace. To sit at the threshold of life and death is to hold sacred space, where words are often inadequate, and the essence of a person reveals itself in whispers and silence.”

Her journey began in 1998, at her grandmother’s bedside, where she bore witness to the mystery of life’s closing chapter. It was here that Michele first understood death as an unveiling—a moment of profound connection that transcends the physical and touches the eternal. Since then, she has walked alongside countless families, offering more than care; she offers a sanctuary of stillness and understanding, tailored to the unique needs of each soul and their loved ones. Providing compassionate Death Doula services in New York and beyond, Michele ensures holistic care for end-of-life transitions that honors both the individual and their journey.

Through her work, Michele reveres what she calls the “bookends of life”—the sacred moments of arrival and departure, where human existence is distilled into its purest form. It is here that she brings her gift of unwavering presence, creating a haven of comfort and clarity amidst life’s most poignant transitions.

Her approach is deeply holistic, blending the mind, body, and spirit into a harmonious tapestry of care. As a qualified Chaplain and intuitive energy practitioner, Michele’s work is imbued with a wisdom honed over decades of walking beside those at the threshold of life. Her tenure as a hospital reverend, where she balanced her sacred calling with her son’s chemotherapy treatments, taught her the delicate art of being—of holding space, bearing witness, and listening to what is unspoken.

“There is a peace that resides in the quiet moments,” she shares. “To simply sit and honor someone’s truth—whether spoken in words or felt in the spaces between—is to offer a profound gift: the assurance that their essence has been seen, heard, and valued.”

Michele’s journey has spanned continents, drawing her into diverse spiritual traditions and cultural practices that shape her uniquely tailored approach to end-of-life care. Her work is both pragmatic and spiritual, guiding families through complex decisions while fostering moments of connection that transcend the ordinary.

Today, Michele serves as an Ascension Alchemist, offering her signature Soul Design™ and 7 Stages of Grief®modalities. These practices provide a depth of care that extends beyond the physical, creating pathways for healing, reconciliation, and peace. Her role is to guide, to hold, and to illuminate—to stand as a quiet anchor amid the uncertainties of life’s final chapter.

“Death removes the pretense,” Michele says. “It unveils the essence of who we are and what we leave behind. In these moments, we discover that love endures, even as everything else falls away.”

Michele extends an invitation to those seeking solace and grace at life’s edge. With her guidance, families will find that death is not merely an ending, but a sacred transition—an ascension toward understanding, truth, and transformation, beyond the veil