Lorraine Laster

I am a Pittsburgh-proud, Cheyney University graduate (BA, Social Sciences), with a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh. And I am a trained death doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). Also, after years of personal practice, I am now certified as a yoga teacher through the Himalayan Institute and I offer private yoga classes.

As part of my deathcare service, I hold grief support groups, as well as workshops that look at African American grief and death rituals. I’m also available to hold bedside vigil when one is near the end of life and be a support to family as they navigate the loss of a loved one.

Through my work, I have laughed and cried with folks of different ages, race, religion, socio-economic status, gender expression, and sexual orientation, and I’ve found my true calling in the heart-to-heart connections I’ve felt holding space for those in their time of need.

With my education and experience, I aim to bring greater cultural competence into the deathcare field, and in my personal work, I want to support those with limited resources, as well as those who don’t have access to grief support and doula services.

All of my services are available both in-person and virtually. For doula assistance, workshop information, yoga classes, or any other inquiries, I can be contacted at 412-478-6333 or Lorraine.laster@gmail.com.

Rev. Marguerite Aebi

Reverend Marguerite Renee Aëbi (Maggi)

An Ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister educated through One Spirit Seminary, I am a committed member of the clergy professionally affiliated with THE THREAD Seminary. This prepares me to minister as support counsel and spiritual care to those individuals seeking peace from life trauma, grief and religious confusion. I personally received Initiation into the Sri Vidya tradition of the Himalayas December 2006, Vows in the Buddhist way of life Nov. 13, 2022 and Ministerial Ordination June 5, 2025.

Formerly a Physical Therapy Assistant, I opened an Alternative Therapies office in the mid 90’s and after almost 28 years as a Massage Therapist she was trained and began practicing as an E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) These careers overlapped and truly supported one another. Well versed in anatomy I went on to teach the 200hr and 300hr training for Yoga teachers with the Himalayan Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. My own studio (Yoga On Mars) was opened in 2016 to serve Veterans and those trying to manage their PTSD whether as a result of combat trauma or life trauma. Combining the 12 steps of Recovery and the philosophies of the Yoga Sutra as well as training and Certification through the Warriors At Ease program out of Walter Reed Military Hospital I am a trauma informed teacher with deep compassion for those seeking to manage their symptoms. Personally, I am a Gold Star Mom since losing my son SSgt Ed Greiner Jr 82nd Army Airborne March 6, 2012 and subsequently losing my youngest son Kristopher to a heroin overdose that same day, March 6, in 2015. Experience in teaching workshops combining the 12 step recovery and the practice of yoga (trauma informed) has been a passion for over 15 years. I have presented and taught at the WVDAAC conference, at Case Western Reserve University, with the Wounded Warriors Retreats and for the Semper Fi Odyssey Program for Veterans (Marine Corp & Army) in Boswell, PA. Most recently I had been doing volunteer classes in yoga for the VA in Butler, PA.

Contact: 3RoadsIn.org

Email: maggiaebi@gmail.com