Mel Parinello
Mel is a registered nurse with an extensive history in caring for older folks and those at the end of life. She is also a Reiki Master practitioner, Ordained Minister, and certified death doula. She believes in the alchemy of death work, that it can be an invitation to rediscovering your authentic self and living a life anchored in individual truth and open to flow with what comes and goes.
This human experience has provided Mel with messy, treasured nuggets of wisdom. Her passion is rooted in the continual practice of removing her mask and sharing her true self, with all her quirks and nuances. Mel honors the natural rhythm of the life cycle, honoring joy and grief, love and heartbreak, life and death as a sacred thread that connects all humanity.
Danielle Lee
Danielle Lee, GC-C, BS is a multi-passionate social worker & grief counselor dedicated to guiding, supporting and problem solving while maintaining empathy and compassion for those she works for, with and alongside.
Her professional background, coupled with her own lived experiences and education, have allowed her to work closely and comfortably with people from various walks of life and diverse backgrounds. The majority of Danielle’s 30 year work experience has been devoted to those navigating individual and collective journeys related to grief, illness, unexpected life changes, loss and trauma.
She advocates strongly for the importance of self-care practices as well as honoring the present moment, mindfully, to support each person’s unique and authentic healing process.