About the Midwife for End of Life Team
Renee Zelnick, MTP, MCS
Suzy Karasik, MA, DCN, CIHP, PD
Tracy Wiley, NP, RN, FNP, BSN
Renee trained is a member in good standing of The International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing deeper meaning and greater comfort to dying people and loved ones in the last days of life. She has also trained with DoulaGivers and Suzanne B. O’Brien, R.N.
Renee has a Masters Degree i
Renee trained is a member in good standing of The International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing deeper meaning and greater comfort to dying people and loved ones in the last days of life. She has also trained with DoulaGivers and Suzanne B. O’Brien, R.N.
Renee has a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and Consciousness Studies. As a practitioner, she's studied numerous spiritual traditions and feels dying is a sacred journey.
Renee is also a Reiki Master and Sound Healer, and brings these modalities to the table for clients who are interested in these alternative practices, as they assist in pain management and stree reduction.
Tracy Wiley, NP, RN, FNP, BSN
Suzy Karasik, MA, DCN, CIHP, PD
Tracy Wiley, NP, RN, FNP, BSN
Tracy is a professional nurse who has served the medical community via numerous integrative modalities in hospitals, medical offices, private practice and home visitations for almost three decades. Her compassion and commitment to patients in her care, coupled with knowledge of end of life care makes her a natural consultant and comfortin
Tracy is a professional nurse who has served the medical community via numerous integrative modalities in hospitals, medical offices, private practice and home visitations for almost three decades. Her compassion and commitment to patients in her care, coupled with knowledge of end of life care makes her a natural consultant and comforting resource for families and individuals seeking heartfelt support in challenging times.
Suzy Karasik, MA, DCN, CIHP, PD
Suzy Karasik, MA, DCN, CIHP, PD
Suzy Karasik, MA, DCN, CIHP, PD
Drawing from her extensive experience as a CareGiver, Suzy is deeply committed to helping others find solace and tranquility in the final stages of life. For her, it's not just about easing physical pain but also about providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals and their loved ones during this profound transition.Her journey
Drawing from her extensive experience as a CareGiver, Suzy is deeply committed to helping others find solace and tranquility in the final stages of life. For her, it's not just about easing physical pain but also about providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals and their loved ones during this profound transition.Her journey has been shaped by a deep-seated curiosity into the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit.
With a Master's Degree in Psychology and a specialization in Somatics, she embarked on a transformative chapter of her life as a Peace Corps volunteer, serving communities in Malawi and South Africa. Her focus was on educating and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, a cause close to her heart.
As an integral part of our team, Suzy brings a unique perspective on death and dying. She firmly believes that by understanding the process of dying, we can navigate grief more effectively and perhaps even have a "shared death experience," where the boundaries between the living and the departed blur momentarily.