Pinnacle Doula Services
I walk alongside my clients and their loved ones through the tender stages of advanced aging and end-of-life.
Anchored in Presence
Guided in Ascent
At Pinnacle Doula Services, these words reflect the heart of my work and the symbolism woven into my imagery – a steady mountain silhouette with a rising star.
Anchored in Presence speaks to the grounded, unwavering support I offer through every season of aging, illness, and transition.
It is the promise that no one walks this path alone. Guided in Ascent honors the upward journey each person makes – toward clarity, peace, and ultimately a gentle release. The star represents that quiet point of light we all move toward, while the mountain reminds us that even the hardest paths can be softened with companionship, compassion, and reverence for the moment.
Support That Brings Clarity, Comfort and Peace of Mind
Thoughtful preparation and steady companionship help ease confusion, calm emotions and create a peaceful path forward. When we plan ahead we lighten the burden on loved ones and create space for dignity, presence and connection.
How I Can Help
I tend the quiet spaces where care, fear, love, and hope intersect… the moments that ask for more time and tenderness than the medical world is often able to give.
My support is non-medical and holistic, which simply means I care for the whole person: the heart that’s afraid, the family that’s stretched thin, the practical questions no one quite knows how to ask, and the longing to face what’s ahead with dignity and peace. I walk alongside individuals and their loved ones through aging, serious illness, and the end of life – offering emotional comfort, gentle guidance, education that softens fear, and a steady, unhurried presence through it all.
You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to know where to begin. You only have to reach out and you won’t walk this path alone.
Advance Care Planning and Healthcare Proxy
Making decisions about end-of-life makes people uncomfortable and causes confusion and fear. Advance Care Planning is not about fear or “what-if” scenarios – it’s about peace, dignity, and confidence.
Elder Care Doula Services
Whether you are aging solo with limited family nearby or a caregiver providing care for an aged loved one, I serve as a trusted companion who provides non-medical, holistic support that addresses the everyday challenges of aging.
End-of-Life Doula Services
As I walk along my clients and families through these tender moments, I honor this sacred journey by creating comforting and meaningful environments where choices are upheld, stories are cherished and every transition is nurtured with peace and acceptance.
Grief Companionship
Grief does not unfold in a straight line. It rises and falls, shifts without warning, and touches every part of life. My role as a Grief Support Doula is to walk beside you with steady presence, gentle guidance, and a compassionate heart.
Hello, I’m Helen
As an End-of-Life and Elder Care Doula, I walk beside individuals and families with compassion, presence, and steady support. Whether through advance care planning, navigating the aging journey, or preparing for life’s closing chapter, my role is to bring peace, dignity, and comfort to tender times.
With years of hospice and home-care experience, advanced training, and a presence-centered approach, I help ease the overwhelm and provide steady, compassionate guidance – filling in the gaps of an overstretched medical system and ensuring no one has to navigate these moments alone.
If you’ve been feeling like you could use extra support, you’re in the right place.
“I am grateful to have had Helen with me in those last few weeks of my mother’s life. Losing someone you love is an overwhelmingly emotional journey, but having someone by my side with knowledge, compassion and empathy made that path less stressful or frightening. I would highly recommend Helen Dunkle as an End-of-Life Doula.”
Tara I.