Abigail McGurty
Helping facilitate Conscious Dying
Abigail spent over a decade working as a registered nurse in a variety of clinical settings, beginning in oncology and later moving into critical care. Along the way, her experiences deeply shaped her understanding of life, death, and everything in between. Abigail realized early in her career that end-of-life was a precious time, but with more experience and reflection, it became apparent that the dying process also holds the capacity for deep human significance. That curiosity and care eventually led her to the work of end-of-life doulas.
Abigail is trained as a Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Coach through the Conscious Dying Institute in Boulder, Colorado. At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful belief: people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported in ways that honor their lived experiences and values. As a doula, she offers holistic care, deep listening, and makes space for questions both big and small. Her hope is that, with compassionate support, the dying process can feel more comfortable and less frightening.
Through her own healing and self-care journey, Abigail found Reiki and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Though very different—one rooted in spirituality, the other in evidence-based practice—both have had a meaningful impact on her life. She now offers these modalities as additional ways of supporting people through life’s many transitions. She believes that change is constant and that it becomes more navigable when we are supported by those willing to show up and walk alongside us.
