Why I Started Sorted Planning

I know what it's like to face serious illness without having these conversations first, and I wish I’d done my own Advance Care Planning sooner.

A few years ago, in my late 30s, I was diagnosed with breast cancer —an experience that fundamentally shifted how I think about healthcare planning. Suddenly, I was the patient—navigating treatment decisions, side effects, and uncertainty about the future. I wished I'd thought more clearly about what mattered most to me before I was in the thick of it.

The following year, my dad faced serious illness, surgery, and time in intensive care. I watched my family struggle to make decisions on his behalf—trying to guess what he would want, wishing we'd talked about it sooner.

Those experiences changed me.

o I decided to create a space where people could have these conversations earlier—before something happens that means you can't, before a diagnosis, but most importantly, before it's too late.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association: Last Aid Course

• Wilfred Laurier University: Engaging Individuals and Their Support Systems in Navigating the MAiD Journey

• Wilfred Laurier University: Traumatic Bereavement

• Humber Polytechnic: Thanatology, Study of Death & Dying

• Nearly 300 hours volunteering in palliative care

• 15+ years in change and project management

My Approach

I believe Advance Care Planning should feel empowering, not intimidating.

I meet you where you are—whether you're certain or uncertain.

I listen more than I talk. This is about your values, not my opinions.

I don't rush you through decisions you're not ready to make.

I translate your thoughts into clear, compassionate language.

I create space for emotion—tears, laughter, and everything in between.

I stay with you through the entire process.

What Makes Sorted Planning Different

1. Age doesn't matter here. Whether you're 30 or 80, many people think they're "too young" or "not sick enough" for this conversation. You're not. Planning matters most before something happens that means you can't speak for yourself.

2. This is about values, not just medical decisions. Our sessions focus on what makes life meaningful to you, as well as hypothetical treatment scenarios.

3. Your document is personalized—not a template. Your ACP Summary is written in your voice and reflects your unique priorities, not generic checkboxes.

4. You can take your time. There's no rush. You can pause, reflect, and return when you're ready. This process adapts to you.

Have questions about the process, pricing, or what to expect? Read the FAQ.

Why Start Now?

Planning ahead now means:

• Your loved ones won't have to guess what you'd want when decisions need to be made

• You'll have clarity and control, even when life is unpredictable

• You can focus on living fully, knowing your wishes are documented.