Integrative End-of-Life Care for Veterans
and Families
The Stillpoint Program provides holistic support for veterans, their loved ones, and care teams during life’s final transitions. Rooted in evidence-informed, mind-body practices, the program honors dignity, peace, and presence at the end of life.
Drawing upon both Eastern and Western healing traditions, Stillpoint helps ease physical symptoms, quiet the mind, and create moments of calm connection—for patients, caregivers, and clinicians alike.
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CORE OFFERINGS
Presence-Based Support
Gentle, guided mindfulness and compassionate communication practices help individuals stay grounded and emotionally supported through uncertainty, loss, and transition.
Adaptive Yoga & Breathwork
Accessible movement and breath techniques—adapted for bed, chair, or wheelchair—ease pain, improve comfort, and promote relaxation.
Reiki Energy Therapy
A light-touch energy practice that supports the body’s natural healing response and encourages deep rest and balance.
Aromatherapy for Symptom Relief
Therapeutic essential oils are used to reduce pain, anxiety, and nausea while nurturing a peaceful atmosphere.
Music & Sound Therapy
Live or recorded acoustic sounds invite calm, emotional release, and comfort for patients and families.
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WHO WE SERVE
The Stillpoint Program serves veterans, their families, and caregivers in VA hospitals, hospice programs, palliative care settings, and senior living communities.
Each session is adapted to meet individuals where they are—providing comfort, connection, and a sense of peace in body, mind, and spirit.
EVIDENCE-INFORMED OUTCOMES
Research on integrative and mind-body therapies has shown significant benefits in end-of-life and palliative care:
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Pain & Anxiety Reduction: Patients experienced up to a 40–45% decrease in pain and anxiety when integrative therapies were used alongside medical care (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2015).
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Improved Rest & Mood: Studies demonstrate improved sleep quality and emotional regulation through yoga, Reiki, and mindfulness interventions (Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2013).
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Caregiver Well-being: Integrative approaches reduce caregiver stress and burnout while improving resilience and emotional balance (Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 2019).
(Sources: Grape et al., 2015; Kreitzer et al., 2019; Torkomian et al., 2013.)
