OUR VISION
When creating this school, the vision was to offer a space that is an ode to the way Shauna lived. A place that nurtures and supports everyone in receiving education on holistic health, and energetic growth, in life and in the sacred transition through death.
Passionate about holistic and spiritual practices, guided by education, experience, and love, you are invited to get to know and heal yourself, while learning to heal and care for others.
Whether you are exploring alternative medicine, discovering new paths of healing, cultural beliefs, making meaningful changes in your life, or feel called to support others, you will find something here that speaks to your spirit.
Scroll below to meet the hearts and hands behind Virya.
The Ontario College of Death Doulas is a private educational and professional organization. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or regulated by the Government of Ontario.
Shauna Lee
Our School Virya, is dedicated to Randi’s sister, Shauna.
Shauna’s life and death shaped the path we walk, the way we grieve, and the way we honour love. Her passing changed us forever. It opened our eyes to how isolating grief can be, how little support often exists for those navigating loss, and how deeply the world needs compassionate, steady presence in the spaces surrounding death, dying, and bereavement.
Shauna was full of life. She loved deeply and laughed loudly. She sang without hesitation. To know her was to feel seen, welcomed, and included.
When she died, we did not just lose her physical presence, we lost the future moments we expected, the easy laughter, and that spontaneous singing. Her absence taught us how grief is not a single moment, but a lifelong relationship, one that evolves, softens, deepens, and reshapes us over time.
Everything we offer is rooted in Shaunas memory and carried by our love for her. Every lesson, every vigil, every hand held in silence is influenced by what Shauna continues to teach us. She shows us that grief is not something to fix or rush through, but something to be witnessed, honoured, and held with gentleness. She reminds us that love does not disappear when a life ends, it simply changes form.
Death Doula Randi
Death Doula Randi
Meet Randi, the founder of and instructor for The Ontario College of Death Doula Studies
Professionally, Randi is a Certified Life & Death Doula, Reiki Master, Guided Meditation Teacher, Therapist with specializations in Grief & Trauma, Sexual Trauma, and PTSD. She also provides energy and mediumship readings, and has received education in Teaching, Business Administration, and Bookkeeping.
Randis connection to spirit, energy, and her ability to read both, started in childhood naturally. She has since honed in on her abilities and loves using them to help others.
When Randi isnt teaching her passion, running healing circles, or marking exams, you can find her getting lost in the woods or water with her kids and dogs, creating music, art, and just being in love with life all around.
Send us an email to book a private appointment with Randi, or to chat with her more!