End-of-Life Care & Planning
Orlie Kraus,
End-of-Life Doula
& Reiki Practitioner
I am a Brooklyn, New York based end-of-life doula and Reiki practitioner. I’ve arrived at this work through the years of caring for my husband, Jon, who had ALS. I wish we had a death doula, someone to simply help guide us through this unfamiliar and chaotic time. Jon’s weekly Reiki sessions helped him with his quality of life, but most importantly, it eased his emotional and spiritual mind aiding him to find peace while facing his end of life. My wish is to share the experience and knowledge I’ve gained with others so they may have a meaningful and as peaceful a death as possible with guidance and ease of mind.
I am here to support you.
“Birth and death, our most sacred and mysterious transitions in life.”
What is a Death Doula ?
End-of-life doulas, or death doulas, are the missing link in our care system, encouraging us to honor death as an integral and sacred part of life. We are part of a cultural shift aimed at taking death from a place that is fearful, unknown, and highly medicalized, and bringing it back home.
Death doulas don’t replace your medical or hospice team. We are not medical professionals. Rather we support your needs in conjunction with your medical team. We bridge the gaps. We offer more time and attention to allow you to be more present and comfortable. While dying can sometimes be a complicated experience, we can all use a compassionate and understanding presence by our side. Someone who has gained wisdom and experience from walking down this road before. And, someone who can help you enter this mysterious and sacred space. It’s about finding peace and solace as you are nearing your end of life.
What is Reiki ?
Reiki means “universal life force energy”, which flows through all living things.
A Japanese form of gentle hands-on therapy, Reiki transfers energy through the practitioner’s hands to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. This life force energy helps to unblock areas of stagnation, clear out negative energy, and promote physical and emotional well-being, allowing for the body’s own natural healing to occur.