Shirley Riga and Minda Sanchez

Shirley Riga, (she, her) - Over the past four decades, Shirley has cultivated a diverse skill set in the healing arts. She is a Spiritual Director, Certified Psychosynthesis Counselor, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Trance Healing Medium and Death Doula. Her services include End of Life Planning, Soul readings, Reiki healing, and mentoring/coaching, all aimed at guiding individuals toward self-discovery and healing. She is also an author, Hospice volunteer and workshop facilitator.

Minda Sanchez (she/her) is a culture worker dedicated to helping individuals and communities reconnect with ancestral practices that honor death as a natural and sacred part of life. Through group ceremonies, grief gatherings, and one-on-one support, she facilitates end-of-life planning and healing rituals that invite deeper presence and intention. Her work blends a background in IT project management with extensive training in end-of-life care and death education. She is a Certified Willow End-of-Life Educator, and co-founded The Doula Guild, a growing network of death doulas in Greater Boston.