Conscious Dying Support - Thanadoula Services

I have offered conscious dying support formally and informally since 2001. I provide spiritually focused supportive care, emotional support, and other non-clinical care that encompasses the journey of individuals and families during the the dying process  with compassion and consciousness. 

​This work is also known as that of a death doula, death midwife, or thanadoula. (Thanatology is the study of death and dying). I provide presence, attention, intention, energy medicine, and various kinds of support at the end of life. Most often, my work is directly with those receiving hospice care in private homes or palliative care centers. I also facilitate holding space with families after a loved one's passing to help hold and process the full human experience of grief.

Death doulas bridge the gap between the transition from life-preserving means of care, through the process of preparing for death, and moving into the experience. Just like with birth, this beautiful life transition can be held, witnessed, and supported with great care and attention.

A sliding fee scale is offered for these services. In home support is generally scheduled anywhere from 3 to 12 hours per week. 

Please contact me at MellieArtema@gmail.com for more information. 
Artema Somatics LLC
​Center for Embodiment Studies™
815 Main Street East
​Menomonie, WI 54751
​(​715) 651-6118