A little about me
Danielle Baril, RN
I live in Strathcona County on an acreage with my husband and our two children. Family and home are a big part of my life, as is music, and I spent many years teaching piano and still believe in the connection music can create between people.
For roughly 24 years I've worked as a Registered Nurse, primarily in Emergency Departments and Public Health across the Edmonton area. Those years gave me a deep familiarity with people and families in vulnerable, uncertain and frightening moments and with how much difference a calm presence can make.
Becoming an end-of-life doula grew from a wish to offer something more personal than a shift allows: unhurried time, real conversation, and support shaped around each person's wishes. My approach centres on compassion, empathy, guidance, dignity and respect.
Nursing background, doula role
Clinical experience, non-clinical care
My nursing background means medical language, hospital systems and difficult prognoses aren't unfamiliar territory, and I can help you make sense of what you're hearing and prepare the questions worth asking.
Doula support itself is non-medical. I don't provide nursing care, medication or clinical advice. I work alongside your healthcare team, offering the presence, planning and emotional support that often falls outside their reach.
See how I can helpEducation & training
Ongoing learning
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
University of Alberta, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alberta, 2003
End-of-Life Doula Program
Douglas College, completed June 2026
Fall 2026 Mentorship: End-of-Life Doula Program
With Tracy Chalmers, Endwell Northshore · beginning late September (in progress)
Direct Support Volunteer
Pilgrim's Hospice Society
Usui Reiki
Levels 1 & 2
Kind words
“Danielle brings a rare combination of deep empathy, spiritual attunement, and hard-earned practical experience. With a nurse's wisdom and a mother's heart, she offers calm, grounded presence. She carries both competence and compassion - qualities that will undoubtedly support those navigating uncertain times.”
Tracy Chalmers
Owner, Endwell Northshore · Author of “The Nature of the Journey”
“Danielle is an incredibly kind and caring person. She will always make sure you feel heard and your goals are met.”
Jenn Pilgrim
Client
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Start with a free 30-minute phone call
No cost, no pressure, just a gentle conversation about what you're facing and how support might help. Whether you're planning ahead or caring for someone today, you don't have to navigate it alone.
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