Life & Death Wellness
How can you be well if you are dying? or have a serious illness?
Dr. Charfen believes you can be. She has spent her career practicing in the field of life & death in emergency departments across the country. Her patients have been the ones to show her that true wellness is not defined by someone’s physical body. By acknowledging, educating, and planning for one’s own life and death, whether (you are) currently physically healthy or living with a serious illness, one can truly experience the art and joy of living intensely and fully.
Life & Death Wellness, Nonprofit
Life & Death Wellness, our 501c3 nonprofit, is a community center and resource for education, support and awareness for living well, no matter what stage of life you find yourself or a loved one. Dr. Charfen helped found this nonprofit to provide access to anyone interested in obtaining tools, knowledge and support to make thoughtful decisions about life and death. Learn more
Life & Death Wellness Consults
Dr. Charfen is passionate about empowering clients to take control of their health, life, and death. She encourages everyone, not just those with terminal diagnoses, to discuss their wishes early and create a well-informed plan. Having seen many families unsure of a loved one’s wishes during critical moments, she offers compassionate guidance to help you plan, explaining options, terminology, and available support.
You can read more information about Life & Death Wellness Consults here.
End-Of-Life Doula
Dr. Charfen brings her skills as an end-of-life doula into every aspect of her medical and educational consultations. She also helps teach and facilitate end-of-life doula trainings and continuing education. These services are provided in collaboration with Bobbi Bryant at Inspired Endings. Learn more about end-of-life doula services at Bobbi’s website.
Pain Management
Pain management is a significant concern for those facing chronic, life-threatening, or terminal illnesses. Dr. Charfen strongly recommends hospice care for those who qualify, recognizing its vital role in pain management. For patients not ready for hospice or who don’t qualify, she offers personalized care in her office or at home. Dr. Charfen provides both narcotic and non-narcotic prescriptions, certifies for medical cannabis, and supports holistic, non-medical pain control methods.
