You don’t have to walk this alone.
Compassionate end-of-life guidance for individuals and families navigating serious illness, aging, and loss in Ontario and Quebec.
Jamila Gubbels, BA, BScN, RN
Registered Nurse – Ontario | Death Doula – Ontario & Quebec
“Everything is going to be okay.
It will be different. It will be hard.
But we can do this — one breath at a time.”
— Barbara Karnes, RN
If you are here, something in your world may feel uncertain right now. You might be carrying questions, decisions, or a quiet fear about what comes next.
Let’s take a breath together.
I come to this work with two kinds of knowing.
One is clinical — shaped by nearly fifteen years as a Registered Nurse.
The other is deeply human — shaped by sitting at bedsides, by loving my own family, and by understanding that dying is not only medical.
It is personal.
It is relational.
It is tender.
I know how heavy it can feel to hold everything together. To listen to the medical language. To make the calls. To stay strong for everyone else.
My role is to help steady that weight. To translate what feels overwhelming. To create space for you to simply be a beloved child, a spouse, a partner, or yourself.
You do not have to carry this alone. I am here to walk beside you — with a tender presence and a steady hand.
A Note from Jamila
How I Can Support You
Support looks different for every family. Here are the ways I can walk alongside you.
Medical Navigation & Clarity
Helping you understand diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect — so decisions feel less overwhelming.
Bedside & Emotional Presence
Providing calm, compassionate presence during visits, transitions, and difficult moments.
Guidance Through the Process
Supporting advance care planning, family conversations, and the practical steps that follow.
A First Step, When You’re Ready
You don’t have to wait until everything feels urgent. A simple conversation can help bring clarity, direction, and steadiness to what feels uncertain.