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Meet Mikey "The Death Doula" Marin

At Healing Hearts House LLC, we believe every person deserves to experience life’s final chapter with dignity, compassion, and peace.

I’m Mikey Marin, a Certified End-of-Life Care Specialist, Death Doula, Advanced Reiki Practitioner, and counselor with dual degrees in Psychology and Interpersonal Relationship Management. My mission is simple: to walk beside individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments, helping replace fear with understanding, uncertainty with preparation, and isolation with compassionate support.

End-of-life care is deeply personal. Every journey is unique, and every individual deserves to have their wishes heard, respected, and honored.

Why I Chose This Calling

Many people have heard of a birth doula or midwife, someone who supports families as new life enters the world.

An End-of-Life Death Doula serves a similar purpose during life’s final transition.

When life becomes dark and uncertain, there are generally two kinds of people. Some instinctively step away from difficult situations. Others feel called to step toward them with compassion, presence, and courage.

I have always been called to be the person who steps toward those moments.

Death is something none of us can avoid, yet it is often surrounded by fear, uncertainty, and conversations many families don’t know how to begin. My goal is not simply to help people prepare for death. My goal is to help people continue living with intention, dignity, and peace while ensuring their final wishes are understood and honored.

It is an incredible privilege to be invited into these sacred moments, and I consider it one of the greatest honors of my life.

What Does a Death Doula Do?

A Death Doula provides non-medical emotional, educational, spiritual, and practical support for individuals and families before, during, and after the dying process.

Our role complements physicians, hospice teams, palliative care providers, and caregivers by focusing on the emotional and human aspects of end-of-life care.

Support may include:

  • Education about the natural dying process
  • End-of-life planning
  • Advance Care Directives
  • Legacy Projects
  • Family guidance and emotional support
  • Bedside companionship
  • Active vigil support
  • Advocacy during medical conversations
  • Coordination with hospice and palliative care
  • Respite care for caregivers
  • Funeral and burial education
  • Traditional and green burial planning

 
Every family’s needs are different, which is why every care plan is personalized.

Helping Families Replace Fear with Understanding

One of the greatest sources of anxiety surrounding death is simply not knowing what to expect.

Healing Hearts House provides compassionate education about the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes that naturally occur near the end of life. By understanding what is happening, individuals and families are often able to approach the journey with greater confidence and less fear.

Together, we explore personal wishes, answer difficult questions, and create thoughtful plans that reduce uncertainty while easing the emotional burden on loved ones.

Knowledge cannot remove grief, but it can replace fear with preparation and provide comfort during an otherwise overwhelming time.

A Unique Combination of Care

Healing Hearts House offers a multidisciplinary approach that blends several areas of expertise into one compassionate practice.

My background includes:

  • Dual degrees in Psychology and Interpersonal Relationship Management
  • Certified End-of-Life Care Specialist
  • Certified Death Doula
  • Advanced Reiki Practitioner
  • Mindfulness-based support
  • Patient and family advocacy

 
Rather than focusing on only one aspect of care, I strive to understand each person’s emotional, spiritual, practical, and personal needs so every family receives support tailored specifically to their situation.

Standing Beside You as Your Advocate

Navigating today’s healthcare system can feel overwhelming.

Hospitals, specialists, hospice providers, palliative care teams, and family members often have different perspectives, timelines, and priorities.

One of my most important roles is serving as an advocate.

I help individuals and families ask difficult questions, understand available options, communicate their wishes clearly, and ensure their voices remain at the center of every decision.

Whether preparing Advance Care Directives, discussing treatment options, coordinating with hospice, or helping families communicate openly, my commitment is always the same: to help ensure your wishes are understood and respected.

Why Families Choose Healing Hearts House

Families choose Healing Hearts House because they are looking for more than information.

They are looking for someone who will sit with them through uncertainty.

Someone who listens before speaking.

Someone who understands that compassion is just as important as clinical knowledge.

Healing Hearts House combines education, advocacy, mindfulness, Reiki, and end-of-life guidance to provide personalized support that honors every individual’s values, beliefs, and wishes.

Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting someone with a chronic or terminal illness, caring for a loved one through their final days, or simply looking for holistic wellness through Reiki, you don’t have to walk the journey alone.

What is a death Doula or midwife and what do they do?

Death Doula’s or End of Life Care Specialist are here to help you labor out of life.

  • We can provide education on funerals, cremations, or green burial options.
  • We can assist in creating Advanced Care Directives.
  • We provide comfort care, respite care, active vigil and legacy projects.
  • We provide advocacy for patients and their families.

What is reiki and why is it used?

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing, a type of Natural and Holistic medicine. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a “universal energy” or life force is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.

  • It is used to reduce stress, anxiety, lower cortisol and blood pressure.
  • It is used to reduce chronic pain and inflammation.
  • It is used on health individuals looking to improve their quality of life and learn emotional integration and healing.
  • It is also used in later in life or end of life.

Serving Delaware & Chester County Families

Healing Hearts House proudly serves individuals and families throughout:
  • Delaware County, PA
  • Chester County, PA
  • Manoa
  • Broomall
  • Springfield
  • Media
  • Newtown Square
  • Paoli
  • Exton
  • West Chester
  • Surrounding communities
  Whether services are provided in the home, healthcare facility, hospice setting, or another location, Healing Hearts House is committed to bringing compassionate support wherever it is needed.

Let's Begin the Conversation

Reaching out doesn’t mean you have all the answers.

It simply means you don’t have to face the journey alone.

Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating a terminal diagnosis, seeking Reiki for wellness, or supporting someone you love, Healing Hearts House is here to provide compassionate guidance, education, advocacy, and presence every step of the way.

Contact Healing Hearts House today to learn how compassionate end-of-life care and holistic support can bring comfort, clarity, and peace to you and your family.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Mikey does have a magical spirit! Reiki is the perfect magical fit. Whenever I have a reiki done my body and my spirit feel so much better. It's amazing. I also had reiki done on my beloved arthritic Labrador on a regular basis and his final year with me was so much improved.
Meg Z.Client
I typically wouldn't describe myself as someone who's into this woo hoo stuff. But I was in a bad car accident and have a back injury from it. Yesterday, I was in so much pain I asked Mikey if she would do a reiki session on me. I don't have understand what is happening all I can tell you is it works like magic - I can get into a very calm relaxed state. I really don't know how she's able to "know" what I'm thinking and feeling but everything she's saying to me is like she's reading my mind and saying things to me that no one knows about. When receiving the reiki, I feel whole body chills and big release. I really don't know how she does it I just know it works! I woke this morning able to walk and move much better than yesterday.
Jillian M.Client
Mikey is the best person I have had for reiki. She becomes very in-tuned with you as a person, soul, etc., and she knows what is happening. I felt so much lighter after our session.
Julia S.Client
I'm truly grateful for the compassionate care provided by Mikey, who served as a death doula for my mother during her time on hospice. Her unwavering support, empathy, and guidance made a difficult journey more bearable. She made my mother’s favorite foods and helped me fulfill one of her dying wishes to go to the casino one last time even though she was essentially bed bound. She cares not just for the physical, but the soul. She has a heart of gold. She is a wealth of information and loves to share it. She was kind, understanding, and nonjudgmental. She went above and beyond to support not only my mother, but all of us. Hospice was nothing like I imagined it would be, so Mikey’s presence was truly a God send. Not only did she show up day in and day out to care for my mother, but In her final hours when we were all beside ourselves, she was a calm, knowledgeable and warm presence guiding us on what to do and making suggestions on how to make the process more peaceful. I know my mother went exactly the way she wanted, surrounded by loved ones. She also helped guide us in creating power of attorney documents, living will, etc. I highly recommend her services for anyone navigating the challenges of end-of-life care.
Lillian M.Client
As my disease progresses and the end of my life draws closer, I have found Mickey's posts genuinely comforting. I would count myself lucky to have her beautiful spirit hold the door for me on the way out of this life.
LydiaClient
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Mikey for the incredible support and insight she has shared. Her content has not only helped me begin to plan my own estate, but it's also made the topic s of death and dying feel less overwhelming and more approachable. Every question I've asked has been met with care, clarity, and compassion. Mikey's work is truly a gift, and I am so grateful for everything she's offered. If you're looking for guidance, whether it's grief, end-of-life planning, or just understanding more about this part of life-we're lucky to have her. Thank you, Mikey
Elizabeth M.Client
You've helped me virtually, dealing with my dad's death in 2018 has been a constant struggle but your content the last year or two that I found you, it's helped. Seeing you help so many people has helped me heal. Seeing you give the kindness that my dad's nurses gave him makes me so thankful for people like you in this world.
VanceClient
I had the incredible reiki session with you, Mikey. The level of comfort, warmth, relatability and professionalism you bring to the room, is unmatched and truly appreciated. I would recommend the experience to anyone. I love following your doula work and seeing the advice and stories you share on the regular. Anyone seeking Mikey's assistance of any kind can rest assured that they are in the humblest healing hands.
AliClient