Kim N.
North Babylon, NY · travels up to 25 miles · In person or remote
Available now
INELDA Trained (INELDA Certification in progress), Sacred Crossings Death Midwifery (in progress), NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician, NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
Average rating: 5.0 from 1 family
Hi, I'm Kim. I'm a trained death doula, and I've been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2008. My whole life has been about caring for humans and animals, in sickness and at the very end. This work found me through my own years as a sick kid in and out of hospitals, and I never want anyone to feel like a chart with a diagnosis on it the way I once did. When I am in the room, there is no rush. Some days someone may want company, some days they may want to be alone with their own fear and their own peace, and both of those are fine by me. Sometimes the most useful thing I do is just staying close enough that you don't have to hold it by yourself.
- Languages:
- English
- Medical aid in dying:
- Supports medical aid in dying
- Comfortable in:
- Home, Hospital, Hospice facility, Memory care
- Overnight & vigil:
- Available for overnight stays and sitting vigil
- Experience:
- 3 years in practice
From $100/hr
30 min free discovery call, and free in person meet up if needed. Rate includes visits, phone support, sitting vigil, logistics, & more. All to be discussed at time of booking. Sliding scale available
Reach out and we will talk through what care would look like and what it costs before anything is agreed.
How I work
Usually I just start by talking with family. No clipboard, just trying to understand where you're at and what's actually weighing on you. Sometimes that's practical stuff, like what to expect next. Sometimes it's someone needing to sit vigil so they can finally close their eyes for an hour. From there we figure out together what's needed, whether that's legacy work, help understanding what's happening, or just presence in the room. I work alongside hospice and family, never in place of them. And if there's a pet in the mix too, I notice that grief, because it's real and it usually gets skipped over. My hope is that by the end, everyone in that room, including the person dying, feels a little less braced and a little more held.
What families say
“"Kim is a highly capable guide who provides non-denominational care at the most sacred time of one's life. Kim is trained to fully see, mirror, and attune to her clients at their most tender time."”
Talk to Kim N.
You do not need to have the right words ready or know what you are asking for. Tell us who you are caring for and pay the $50 matching fee. Kim N. will reach out within 24 hours to find a time. If no call happens, write to hello@bearwitness.app and we will match you with someone else at no extra cost.