LISA LUDWIG-MACKENZIE Soul Carer A LITTLE MORE ABOUT LISA: Lisa is the Founder, Moment Mentor & Heart of In the Moments Wellness, she is also a member of the Soul Carers Network and ELSA (End of Life Supportive Alliance). Her work as an End-of-Life Companion Doula centers on offering compassionate, holistic support to individuals and…
ILJA LERM Soul Carer A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ILJA: I am a Soul Carer and Holistic Therapist working in the Northern Suburbs area of Cape Town. I provide compassionate counselling and guidance to individuals facing life transitions such as illness, loss and end-of-life crisis. I facilitate a non-denominational support group for anyone struggling with forgiveness,…
ANGIE PEARSON Soul Carer A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ANGIE: From a young age, I have felt a profound calling to help others, especially the elderly and those nearing the end of their lives. This deep-seated desire to care for people has been the guiding force throughout my life. My journey into the realm of Counselling…
Margie Pankhurst Arts Therapist (Drama Therapy) A LITTLE MORE ABOUT MARJIE: I am a Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registered arts therapist working specifically with drama therapy. I am interested in supporting people to tell their life stories and, if needs be, finding new perspectives on old narratives which can include forgiveness if…
Esme van der Bijl Soul Carer/Zen Coach A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ESME: My background includes an INTEC diploma in physiology and anatomy, a certification from The Kinesiology Centre in metaphysical and pathological studies. I have a great curiosity in how the body uses its primal intelligence to navigate this universe we live in. I completed…
BONNIE KAPLAN Soul Carer A LITTLE MORE ABOUT BONNIE: Bonnie’s work in a hospice forty years ago has converged with her current practice as a palliative nursing sister, Soul Carer and Matron at Dolphin Coast Nursing Home in Kenton on Sea. Bonnie’s life experience and scholarly reflective practice have been foundational in her work with…
Sean O’Connor Memorial Celebrant. A LITTLE MORE ABOUT SEAN: Sean is a deeply empathetic and grounded individual who provides supportive companionship for people experiencing end-of-life issues and other challenging ‘mortal moments.’ He has a gentle quietness that helps people ask the questions they need to, as well as a sense of humour and a light…
Alexandra Fisher Soul friend A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ALEXANDRA: Alexandra is a qualified counsellor and teacher, with a focus on individual requests for companionship, discussion, reading, vigilling and spiritual needs as appropriate. Alexandra facilitates conscious living and gentle dying. She is based on the Garden Route (Keurbooms River, near Plettenberg Bay) & prefers to meet…
CHRISTINE DEMPERS Grief Counsellor A LITTLE MORE ABOUT CHRISTINE: Christine Dempers has been exploring end of life work since 2016. She has followed her interest on being an End-of-Life (EOL) Doula by going on different journeys which has led her to complete a number of courses and workshops with leaders in palliative care. These include…
Jaqueline Dommisse Grief Counsellor and Secular Celebrant A LITTLE MORE ABOUT JAQUELINE: Services One-on-one and group grief counselling for the bereaved Compassionate support for the dying Art and Drama processes Secular funerals and memorials Grief Beyond Belief My worldview is rooted in ethical Secular Humanism and Atheism. With the deepest respect, I support bereaved or…