Helping families navigate end-of-life counseling with compassion and clarity.
Our Mission
Reduce suffering.
Passaggio — passage, crossing, transition.
In Italian, it also means the path itself—a way through.
We walk beside you on this path, as far as we can.
When someone you love is likely to die soon, or when you're facing your own mortality, the confusion can be overwhelming. What should we do? What happens next? What are our options? Is what we're seeing normal? No one tells you these things.
It's normal to feel afraid. Fear is part of this journey—but so is hope. They aren't opposites; they exist together. Our role is to help you find clarity, so that fear doesn't have to drive your decisions.
At Passaggio, we answer those questions. As a physician, I help you understand what to expect medically—what the disease will do, what the treatments can and cannot accomplish, what "comfort care" actually means. I help you see the road ahead so you can make decisions with clarity instead of fear.
Whether you're planning ahead while healthy, helping an aging parent, or facing the reality that time is limited—I'm here to help you understand what's happening and what comes next.
You're healthy and want to ensure your wishes are documented before they're needed. Smart planning for peace of mind.
When the future is uncertain or time is short, planning becomes urgent. We help you work through decisions with clarity and support.
You're helping a parent or loved one plan. We can facilitate these sensitive family conversations.
Unlike attorneys or financial planners, I can explain medical scenarios in plain language and walk you through your options—including palliative care, hospice, and other avenues and decisions you may face.
I welcome family members into sessions. These decisions affect everyone, and families navigate them best when everyone understands what's happening. We help you and your family prepare to participate fully in shared decision-making with your care team — informed, aligned, and ready.
This isn't a sales process. I have no conflict of interest or direct relationships with any healthcare provider organizations or hospices. We move at the speed that's right for you, with as many sessions as you need.