About Me

Smiling person taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day with grass in the background.

I’m finally at peace and love me, but it took many years... 

A Journey of Healing, Compassion, and Helping Others as a Reiki Practitioner and Death Doula

From a very young age, I felt an undeniable urge to help people, though I wasn’t quite sure how. Growing up, I often felt like I didn’t fit in, like I was different from everyone else. This deep sense of disconnection, coupled with my heightened sensitivity, made me highly emotional and confused. I often wished I could be less sensitive, wondering why my emotions shifted so intensely around certain people—it made me feel like I was crazy.

Then, one day, I searched online, "Can you feel other people's feelings?" and stumbled upon the world of empaths—people like me who can feel the emotions of others. Discovering this brought me so much comfort. It was like coming home. I had found my tribe. Since then, I’ve embraced my empathic abilities, seeing them as a beautiful gift that helps me understand and connect with others on a deeper level.

From Struggles to Spiritual Awakening

Throughout my life, trauma followed me, but after years of grief and healing, my empathic abilities grew stronger. I began feeling a deeper connection to something greater than myself—a higher power. To nourish this newfound spiritual connection, I began reading spiritual books, meditating, and even seeking guidance from a psychic. As I did, everything in my life started to make sense. Peace settled into my heart, and I felt a strong calling to help others through energy healing.

That’s when I became a Reiki Practitioner, dedicating myself to this practice for the past eight years. Through Reiki, I channel healing energy to others, helping them find balance, peace, and physical and emotional well-being.

The Healing Power of Nature

Nature has always held a special place in my heart. There’s something deeply grounding about being outdoors, and for years, I felt drawn to spend more time in the forest. One day, I decided to challenge myself by walking an 8km wilderness trail—alone. I was nervous, unsure of what I might encounter on the trail, but I convinced myself to walk just ten minutes. If I felt scared, I would turn back.

But something extraordinary happened. As soon as I started walking, I felt wrapped in a warm blanket of love and protection. It was as if the forest itself was embracing me, guiding me forward. I completed the entire 8km, and to this day, hiking remains my meditation. It’s an essential part of my well-being and connection to the world.

There’s an undeniable energy in nature that connects us all, a vital force for nurturing the body, mind, and soul.

Turning Tragedy Into Compassionate Service

The most pivotal moment of my life came unexpectedly when my boyfriend took his own life. The devastation was unimaginable. But after grieving and healing, I didn’t close my heart—I opened it wider. This tragedy has instilled in me limitless compassion and an abundance of love for others.

I firmly believe that when our physical bodies die, our consciousness or soul lives on. In a culture often fearful of death, many people reject the idea of an afterlife, which can create overwhelming anxiety. As a Certified Death Doula, my mission is to provide emotional support and companionship to individuals facing the end of their lives, alleviating fears and anxieties about dying and offering peace during the transition.

How I Can Help You: Reiki and Death Doula Services

Whether you’re seeking emotional healing, spiritual guidance, or support through the dying process, I’m here to walk with you. As both a Reiki Practitioner and a Death Doula, my role is to offer healing, comfort, and peace in moments of emotional and physical distress. I believe in embracing life fully, understanding that healing comes not only through the body but through the mind and soul.

Let me help you or your loved ones navigate the healing journey—whether it’s through energy healing, grief support, or providing compassionate care during life’s most challenging moments. I am here to help you find peace, understanding, and comfort.

Anyone interested in becoming a death doula can register for HHA’s Death Doula certificate program here.

Jikiden Reiki certificate awarded to Cheryl Amirault, attested by Gabrielle Gietzen, dated November 10, 2019. Includes Japanese text and a traditional Japanese stamp.
Certificate for completion of the Death Doula Certificate Program by the Home Hospice Association, awarded in 2023.

  • "Cheryl's capacity to hold safe space shines through"

    — Stephanie Dempster

  • "Cheryl’s warm, sensitive and loving nature makes her a brilliant companion for this journey"

    — Joyce Thompson

  • "Having experienced energy work from many different practitioners, I can honestly say that Cheryl has a gift."

    — Deanna Deal

  • "she fills the room with her cheerful spirit and energy. She is a very caring and loving person."

    — Gabrielle

  • "ANYONE WOULD TRULY BENEFIT FROM A SESSION WITH HER. CHERYL IS A GIFTED HEALER."

    • Lauretta R.