Empowered Endings Medical Group

Empowered Endings Medical Group operates on a private pay basis. The practice does not accept Medicare, MediCal, or private insurance payments. Payment options include checks, ACH debits, Zelle, and credit cards. For patients who cannot pay the standard fees, the practice offers a sliding scale.

Empowered Endings offers complimentary consultations called Connection and Clarity Calls for all prospective patients. You can request one by completing a contact form on the website or calling the practice at 858-925-7554. During the call, you can share your circumstances and wishes, and the team will explain the model of care. Together, you determine the right path forward.

Yes, the practice offers both telemedicine and phone consultations. Bereavement individual sessions, for example, are available virtually or by phone at $250 per hour. The care team also maintains 24/7 availability, so patients and families can reach someone by text or phone at any time, day or night.

Yes, in-home care is a core part of what Empowered Endings offers. The practice provides in-home palliative care, dementia care, geriatric care, and end-of-life care throughout San Diego, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles. Dr. Uslander and the care team come directly to patients in their homes.

The Doctor and Doula Model of Care pairs physician-led medical support with death doula services that address emotional, grief, and spiritual needs. Dr. Uslander handles the clinical and medical dimensions of care. The doula team provides companionship, advocacy, and guidance for patients and their families. The model treats physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual wellbeing as equally important.

Yes. Empowered Endings has specialized in Medical Aid in Dying since California legalized the process in 2016. The practice offers various tiers of MAiD support, from exclusively medical care to comprehensive family support. The team understands both the legal requirements and the emotional and spiritual needs that accompany the process.

Yes. Empowered Endings supports VSED as a legal end-of-life option for appropriate patients. The care team discusses VSED openly and provides guidance, medical oversight, and emotional and spiritual support throughout the process.

Empowered Endings uses a proprietary HIPAA-compliant process to create a detailed Advance Health Care Directive tailored to each patient. The process goes beyond standard forms. Patients also create videos that document and articulate their wishes. Dr. Uslander leads the process and draws on over 35 years of experience seeing the difference a thorough directive makes for patients and families.

The practice facilitates a range of traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to improve comfort and quality of life. Options include Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Music Therapy, Aromatherapy, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Cannabis Therapy. The care team coordinates these services for patients and their families as part of a comprehensive care plan.

Yes. The practice provides grief counseling and bereavement support through individual sessions, family sessions, and support groups. Bereavement individual sessions cost $250 per hour and are available virtually or by phone. Support is available immediately after loss, and the Empowered Endings Foundation also offers community-based support groups and educational resources.