Honoring Life's Transitions
The way we appraoch death is the way we approach life.
Guiding Souls, Comforting Hearts.
A New Birth
by Wellness Rebirth
A New Birth by Wellness Rebirth is a comprehensive and empathetic service that provides end-of-life support to individuals and their loved ones. The service is to assist them through the transformative process of transition, death, and beyond.
We understand that the end of life can be a deeply transformative time, filled with a mix of emotions and challenges. Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace, peace, and purpose amidst their transition. We offer personalized planning and coordination services, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their care, legacy, and the legacy they leave behind. Our comprehensive range of services includes compassionate companionship, deep listening, life review, legacy projects, legacy letter writing, legacy preservation, advanced care planning, family mediation, grief support, and bereavement counseling. We collaborate closely with medical professionals, hospice organizations, and other end-of-life specialists to ensure a seamless and holistic approach to care.
What sets A New Birth apart is our unwavering commitment to creating a personalized and meaningful experience for each individual and their loved ones. We honor diverse beliefs, cultural traditions, and personal preferences, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance. Our doulas are highly trained in active listening, empathy, and holding space for difficult conversations, allowing individuals to express their fears, hopes, and dreams openly.
A New Birth is dedicated to uplifting and transforming the end-of-life journey into a time of healing, connection, and growth. Our compassionate support extends to both the individuals in transition and their families, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to navigate this profound chapter with grace and dignity.
When you choose A New Birth, you choose a partner who will walk alongside you, offering guidance, comfort, and companionship every step of the way. Together, we can create a meaningful and peaceful transition that celebrates life's journey and leaves a lasting legacy of love and compassion.
Ways We Serve
Personalized Vigil Planning
Empowering individuals to express their end-of-life wishes and preferences through open and supportive conversations. We help create comprehensive care plans that align with personal values and beliefs.
Vigil planning allows you to first fully know and understand all the options available to you during the dying process. Nurses and doctors are too busy (and it is not their job) to stop and set a unique and sacred space for the patient. The family can be overwhelmed trying to manage efforts to cope with the impending death that they might not be aware of how they could bring many comforts to the dying person. For example, the positioning of the bed, scent in the room, music, touch, reading, family mementos, photos, bedside manner even down to lighting can be enhanced and tailored to the dying person's wishes.
Companionship & Emotional Support
Navigating the profound and complex emotions that arise during the end-of-life journey can be a solitary and overwhelming experience. Our doulas, equipped with deep understanding and compassion, not only offer a caring presence but also engage in genuine emotional connections. By being attuned to the intricate nuances of feelings, memories, and reflections that emerge, they provide comfort, companionship, and unwavering emotional support, ensuring that no one feels alone during this significant transition.
Legacy Projects
The twilight of life often illuminates moments of reflection, where individuals recognize and appreciate the profound impact they've had on their own journey and those of others. A doula serves as a compassionate guide, facilitating this introspection, helping navigate through barriers, and cherishing the milestones. Out of these profound reflections emerges the 'Life Review Project' – a tailored tribute that resonates with the distinct essence of the individual it represents. Such a project not only celebrates a life lived but also provides solace and understanding to loved ones during their time of grief.
Grief Support & Bereavement Counseling
In the aftermath of a loss, families often find solace through the comfort and support of friends, relatives, and the broader community. However, there's an inevitable moment when this external support fades, and life's usual rhythms begin to resume. It is during this transitional phase that our doulas re-enter, offering a compassionate presence and guidance. Through our meetings, we help families delve deeper into their grief, facilitating understanding and healing. This process can be further enhanced by crafting a personalized ritual or ceremony. Such ceremonies provide structured space for transitioning, offering a sequence for reflection, and aiding in the journey from one reality to another.
Family Mediation
In the delicate moments of transition, emotions can run high and longstanding dynamics can come to the fore. Our role in family mediation goes beyond mere facilitation. We strive to create a safe and neutral space where each family member feels heard and validated. By understanding the unique dynamics of each family, we guide open dialogues, helping to navigate misunderstandings, reconcile differences, and foster deeper connections. In doing so, we ensure that during these challenging times, families unite in support and understanding rather than fracture under strain.
Advanced Care Planning
Navigating the intricacies of medical choices towards life's end can be overwhelming. Our role in advanced care planning is not just about assisting, but empowering. We strive to ensure individuals are fully informed about their options, understanding the implications of each decision. By fostering open dialogue and collaboration with healthcare professionals, we help individuals craft a care plan that truly resonates with their values and desires. In this way, we ensure that during pivotal medical moments, their wishes stand at the forefront, honored and executed with utmost respect.
Life Review Legacy Letters
Life is a rich tapestry of moments, relationships, and lessons. Our role in facilitating a life review is to help individuals sift through these memories, bringing clarity and introspection to their lived experiences. We provide a safe space for them to journey down memory lane, celebrate triumphs, acknowledge regrets, and draw wisdom from both. Out of this profound reflection emerges the legacy letter — a deeply personal note that encapsulates their essence, thoughts, and feelings. Through this, they have the opportunity to leave behind words of love, guidance, and closure, ensuring their voice and legacy resonate with loved ones for generations to come.
Ceremonies & Rituals
From the earliest epochs of humanity, ceremonies and rituals have been integral pillars, grounding our collective experiences and milestones. As our contemporary society rediscovers these ancient pathways, we recognize their profound capacity to encapsulate love, honor, and provide insight into grief. A doula is adept at weaving these traditional or bespoke ceremonies, ensuring they resonate with the spiritual, cultural, or personal inclinations of the departing and their family. Through these rituals, we offer not just a way to commemorate life but also a therapeutic means for loved ones to navigate their grief, find closure, and celebrate a life well-lived.
Reiki - Energy Healing
Reiki taps into the boundless universal life energy, a force magnified and deeply felt as one approaches life's final chapter. Bestowing Reiki upon someone during their concluding moments is a profound act of love and compassion. Rooted in kindness, Reiki is a gentle yet potent energy, intuitively directed towards healing and balance.
Guided Meditation
As one approaches life's final horizon, guided meditation serves as a beacon of solace, addressing not only physical discomforts but also offering profound emotional and spiritual sustenance. Meditation provides the dying with a transformative lens, harnessing the power of breath and visualization to regulate and soothe the nervous system. It's a gentle journey inward, allowing individuals to find peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to their inner selves during these pivotal moments.
Sound Healing
For ages, the resonant tones of singing bowls have offered a holistic avenue to recalibrate the body's equilibrium. Their melodious vibrations usher in a serene clarity to the mind, acting as a balm for the soul. The deep, harmonious hum emitted by these bowls not only fosters profound tranquility but also alleviates emotional and psychological tensions. This unique and enduring sound is both rejuvenating and soothing, striking a balance that has enchanted humanity for centuries.
Meet Your Doula
Marsha "Maharri" Lodge
End-of-Life Doula
Maharri, a natural-born mystic, possesses an unparalleled gift for crafting sanctuaries of healing. Her diverse background encompasses roles as a certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, End-of-Life Doula, Herbalist, Frequency Healing Therapist, Meditation Coach, Womb Healing Therapist, and Wellness Lifestyle Strategist. At the heart of Maharri's mission is a profound commitment to promoting holistic wellness and enhancing the depth of everyday life. She's devoted to creating sacred spaces for self-restoration and consistently offers unwavering support to those on similar paths.
Every service Maharri provides aims to ignite self-awareness, stimulate autonomy, and infuse self-love. Living by her guiding principle, "the service is the worship," Maharri's offerings are steeped in genuine dedication. She tailors her services, inviting individuals to navigate their own spiritual and wellness journeys, ensuring each experience is deeply personal, authentic, and empowering.
“In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.”
― Abraham Lincoln
