Dr. Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, is the passionate founder of The HeartWay, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to embracing life by honoring death. She is the author of Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions, Elli's Ride: Death Beyond Imagination, and two textbooks, Principles of End-of-Life Care and Clinical Skills for End-of-Life Practitioners. 

Drawing upon wisdom gathered from almost four decades of lovingly guiding the living and dying physically, spiritually, and psychologically, Dr. Deerheart has provided compassionate care, education, counseling, and ministry. She is dedicated to co-creating an expanded visionary map within cultural end-of-life care and education systems, and with the dying and their families.

This visionary map helps individuals navigate the labyrinth of fear, complex medical systems, emotional and spiritual landscapes, and practical end-of-life decisions with profound compassion. Dr. Deerheart also offers diverse programs emphasizing the lessons learned near death for living a more loving and compassionate life. Her heart-centered approach integrates the wisdom of various spiritual and mythological traditions, enriching the journey for her students and clients.

Dr. Deerheart is an end-of-life practitioner, mythologist/depth psychologist, and yoga nidra master teacher. She is a sought-after consultant, educator, writer, and poet, known for her ability to bring profound empathy and understanding to her work. Through her teachings and guidance, she empowers individuals to embrace life fully by understanding and honoring the sacredness of death.