End-of-Life Doula Services

"My father had become deeply depressed and lonely about 4 years prior to his death. The neighbor he used to check on daily passed and he really couldn't get around much over time. I called Anissa Picard. I knew she had worked with the elderly in the past and was good at what she did. I asked if she would help him with daily tasks and chat with him a couple times a week. This developed into a friendship that meant so much to him. He had a new lease on life. His spirits were lifted and he was his old self.  She helped him through his transition to heaven over these last couple years. She went above and beyond! She was such a joy and comfort to my dad. She has also had comforting and reassuring words for our family. If you're looking for someone to help a loved one through this difficult transition or just someone who needs companion care, reach out to her. You won't regret it." ~Cindy Michael, Delaware, Ohio

 

“Anissa has been seeing my mother for a year and a half now. She is absolutely wonderful, creating art with her, doing life reviews, listening to music, doing hands-on Reiki therapy and more. She is such a great companion for my mother to have! She also gives me respite when I need it. She has been a Godsend and I feel so blessed to have met her.“ ~L.M., Colerain, Ohio

 

“Anissa was an incredible friend to my father throughout the last year of his life. She taught him art, watched his favorite shows with him, did crafts and shot the breeze! I feel at peace knowing that she helped take care of him and showed him lots of love.” ~G.B., Wheeling, WV

Reiki Classes and Sessions

 

“I am new to Reiki and Anissa put me at ease right away. After my session, I felt relaxed and less stressed and worried. I also appreciated her approach to wellness and treating the whole person. She inquired about exercise , sleep, and diet. Anissa was genuine and caring. I will be going back.” ~Jan C., Ohio

 

“I have been seeing Anissa for my Reiki appointments and she is absolutely wonderful and extremely intuitive! Would highly recommend!” ~Katie Novak, Ohio

 

“If you are interested in Reiki, I highly suggest booking an appointment with Anissa. I have personally had sessions with her and she is an amazing healer!!” ~Erica Balk, Ohio

 

“If you are interested in Reiki, I highly suggest booking an appointment with Anissa Picard. I have never done a reiki session before & this was amazing, she talks to you to get to know you better, very friendly & comfortable environment ! She was able to help me get into meditating state which is extremely hard normally because my mind is in a million places. And she gave me meditations to practice at home! Absolutely loved it! I most definitely plan on booking more session! she is amazing!! Go check her out!” ~Benee C., Ohio

 

“As I prepared for minor surgery, Anissa offered distance Reiki. I slept so well, felt more relaxed, and healed quickly from my procedure. I give her my highest recommendation!” ~M.C., West Virginia

 

 

“After I had a few Reiki sessions, I felt like a new person. I had been anxious and depressed about a situation in my life. The Reiki brought peace to my mind. I highly recommend that you try this if you are in a similar situation.” ~A.N., Ohio

 

“The class was incredible! Anissa is an amazing teacher. The information she gave us was priceless. I loved being able to share and practice with the other students. The atmosphere was absolutely serene. ” ~Amy V., Ohio

 

“She has years of experience teaching these classes and it shows. Anissa is a very kind and genuine person who stresses the need for us to share our healing abilities with others. Her teaching has completely opened me to embrace all that I am, all that I have to give.”  ~A.W., Ohio

 

Grief Coaching

 

“I was unable to sleep more than a few hours a night and was very depressed after witnessing a tragic death.  Anissa helped me have a different perspective on the entire situation and also gave me tools to help me with the healing process. What a blessing that was!” ~B.K. Ohio

 

“I can not express all the love and support she has given me through my stepmom’s passing. I felt so lost and confused, even to the point of hurting myself, and she helped me through that. I will be forever grateful!” ~J.G. Virginia

 

“I first started working with Anissa about six months following the death of my mother, who died at age 87 as a result of a fall and an inoperable hip fracture. From the beginning, I found Anissa to be a good listener who was sensitive, caring, and easy to talk to. We met via Zoom or over the phone, since we were all on lockdown due to Covid. She was willing to work with my schedule and flexible with scheduling issues as they arose.
Anissa is familiar with the many faces of grief, including ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief. As we continue to work through my grief over my mother’s passing, she also has been helping me work through my grief over my 93 year old father’s continual journey deeper into dementia. (He still lives in a care facility in PA where he and my mother were roommates for the three years prior to her death.) Because of her experience as a Certified End-of-Life Doula, Anissa is very sensitive to issues with the elderly, including dementia, hospice, and the world of nursing homes and skilled care facilities. I value Anissa’s knowledge and expertise in these areas very much as I continue to navigate end of life/dementia issues with my dad. I feel that Anissa is a part of my caregiving team for both me and my dad as she supports me in giving him the best life possible within the growing limitations of his disease.
I value the personal relationship that I have developed with Anissa in our work together, as well as her compassionate listening skills and her ideas for my own self-care, such as meditation, visualization, and journaling. I feel very fortunate that I discovered Anissa as a grief coach when I did, and I recommend her highly for anyone who needs support during a period of grief.”
~Vicki NeCastro, West Virginia