
I had the privilege of working alongside Leslie Bryan on Mount Sinai’s Palliative Care Unit in NYC for several years. As a death doula, her gentle, sincere and compassionate way of supporting people at the end of life was absolutely awe-inspiring to me. Some individuals truly have a gift for being a comforting presence for those who are dying, and Leslie is one of those people.
Morgan Leigh Ryan, palliative care nurse, Mt. Sinai Hospital
New York, NY

"Thank you Leslie for your compassion and sharing such profound insights during the time my father was transitioning. Thank you for your generosity of time and spirit. Your work is brilliant."
Sandra Ingerman, shamanic teacher and author
Santa Fe, NM
Sandra Ingerman, shamanic teacher and author
Santa Fe, NM

"Leslie Bryan is an extremely gifted healer whose presence and compassion provide a sacred resource at a vital rite of passage from life into death. Her support for me during my husband’s illness and death was invaluable.”
Cecil Carson, MD, shamanic teacher, author, healing practitioner
Rochester, NY
Cecil Carson, MD, shamanic teacher, author, healing practitioner
Rochester, NY

Leslie is a gifted shaman with a humble heart who shares her abilities with a warm inviting personality, expressing competence and assuredness with a dash of humor. I sought her help when my cat became gravely ill and I needed to make difficult decisions about his medical treatment. With her guidance I was able to see through the muddle and shift my perspective to one of trust and faith in my abilities to make decisions for the greatest good of all. I was able to support my cat as he passed on with compassion and respect for his journey. I continue to work with Leslie as her insights and support empower me along my journey of learning, healing and growth. Working with Leslie is magical!
Liz Hartshorn, RCST, LMT, Cranial Sacral Therapist
New York,NY
Liz Hartshorn, RCST, LMT, Cranial Sacral Therapist
New York,NY

"I know you have spent a long time and traveled deep inward to come to this place to be able to work with those who are nearing the end of their life on this plane and I sit in gratitude for your time, energy, and devotion to this work. "
Donna Smith, shamanic teacher and healing practitioner
Dayton, OH
Donna Smith, shamanic teacher and healing practitioner
Dayton, OH

" You are the only person I can talk to who will let me cry
or be afraid and it is ok."
the late Ilona Copen, Founder/Director, New York International Ballet Competition,
a patient at the end of life
New York City, NY
or be afraid and it is ok."
the late Ilona Copen, Founder/Director, New York International Ballet Competition,
a patient at the end of life
New York City, NY

"Everyone is so lucky to have you in their lives at their hardest time."
Lily Henderson, Filmmaker, "Lessons for the Living"
New York City, NY
"I always look forward to Wednesdays because that is when you come for our healing session."
the late DB, a patient at the end of life, New York City
"D never trusted anyone. But she trusted you implicitly."
CF, family member, New York City, NY
"C really enjoyed your phone calls to her, especially near the end."
JG, family member, Basking Ridge, NJ
"Just as I was breathless from overwhelming grief, I clicked on the Mahler*…thank you."
JK, family member, New York City
* a reference to a column about change and death published on my blog, May 2011