"It took years for the doctors to diagnose my wife’s disease, which ultimately had no treatment or cure. During the early phase, due to Susan’s dementia (which was unknown to me at the time), she could not recall any of her physicians. Celeste's help in finding an appropriate internist and multiple specialists for Susan's rare neurological disorder was both timely and essential. Over the last 5 years of her life, Susan lost the ability to walk, see, and eventually even speak. Celeste's insistence on keeping Susan engaged and moving - especially with aqua therapy when she lost the ability to stand, not only extended Susan's life, but gave her moments of great joy. The slow progression of APBD and Susan's deterioration was extremely difficult for both of us, but Celeste's medical guidance, support, and research for her care, enabled Susan to have an optimal journey until the end of her life."
Bill M./ Venice, CA / 2010 - 2016
"Celeste helped my husband Dee who had great anxiety about medical tests and procedures. She came to our house with photos of these new machines, spoke of them as works of art, and explained the processes in detail so he became less fearful. For the first time my husband consented to get an MRI. Celeste has a gift for reducing a patient's anxiety - she is calm, knowledgeable, efficient and caring. I would not have made it through that first month without her guidance and nursing abilities ... When Dee died a year later I was completely lost, but Celeste knew what to do for me every step of the way. She understood everything about the grieving process, helped me plan the funeral service, coordinated all the support systems I needed, and always had the right thing to say to give me perspective which was a great comfort to me."
Sandra C. / Brentwood, CA / 2011 - 2012
"Celeste came to USC County Hospital many times to help me with my son David, who was dying from cancer. She was very devoted in helping him get through his dying process. She knew how to talk to him with great sensitivity and helped in the process of signing many forms and making difficult decisions. She took a lot of the complex paperwork off my hands at a time when it was difficult for me to contend with these issues. She was extremely helpful in her professional manner, and has great integrity."
George / Santa Monica, CA / 2013
“Celeste helped our family immensely when it came time to decide how and when to move my mom out of her house and into an assisted living facility. Celeste is compassionate, understanding, and above all, a creative thinker. She meets her goals not by bulldozing down the existing roads, but by forging new paths that others have missed. I can't recommend her highly enough."
Robert N./ North Hollywood, CA / 2014
"Celeste has been a comfort for my wife (and me) as we were dealing with her mother’s deteriorating health issues and situation. Regardless of the particular circumstances, it is, at best, difficult to navigate this road on one’s own. Celeste has the sensitivity, knowledge, and emotional intelligence to comfort and shepherd clients through those inevitable and difficult times. While she capably understands the nuts and bolts of helping to manage all of the details, above all she considers and respectfully addresses the personal and emotional needs of all involved. She has been a godsend and a comfort and is truly dedicated to her clients’ best interests. I have no reservations highly recommending her. None better!"
Abby L. / New York, NY /2014 - 2017
“My mom felt she was capable of managing the medicines she and my dad required, but her short term memory loss was creating a risk for both of them. We hired Celeste who was patient, persistent, and pleasant in overcoming mom’s resistance to accept help. Over 8 months Celeste was able to try several strategies in helping my parents manage their medical needs and stay safe at home. From setting up their weekly medicines, communicating with doctors, monitoring my dad as he went in and out of the hospital, rehab, and coordinating home health, helped us immensely. Celeste anticipated problems and followed through with each task at hand, while giving us regular and timely updates on how things were progressing. On a personal level Celeste is wonderful! We really enjoyed getting to know her and miss seeing her! "
Gary S. / Novato, CA / 2015 - 2016
"Celeste has been an advocate and medical advisor for my mother for over 5 years now, and has taken amazing care of her. My mother suffered a spinal cord injury after a fall, and has been unable to walk since. We moved her to LA to be close to family, and Celeste has helped us navigate her medical treatment, through ups and downs, always making sure she is getting the best care. But what’s most impressive is Celeste is able to effectively advocate without having to be overly aggressive or difficult with doctors and nurses (a problem we had with a patient advocate before her); she’s a true diplomat, always understanding, kind and patient with whomever she is dealing with. We are incredibly grateful for all her knowledge and guidance, and could not give a higher recommendation. I doubt there is anyone better in this business."
Grant H. / Santa Monica, CA / 2016 - 2021
"Celeste distinguishes herself in several ways that have been very helpful to me. First of all, she actually listens, and is interested in your well-being. If you don’t offer up enough information, she’ll quiz you. She maintains a calm, professional, and kind demeanor, but never shrinks from pressing us for more thorough information. Continued education of health issues seems to be an important part of her practice. Health is a complex issue, and she’ll help you navigate to better outcomes."
Richard B. / San Francisco, CA / 2021
"I am grateful for the care provided by Celeste during my mother’s long, slow, difficult and ultimately unsuccessful battle with congestive heart failure. Celeste kept track of all appointments, tests, treatments, therapies and was able to patiently translate highly technical medical issues in plain language to my mother’s extensive friend group. She also worked with my mother’s in-home caregiver, training her to be more capable and effective in meeting my mother’s increasingly complex needs over her long, slow and difficult decline. Celeste was organized, clear-eyed, focused, compassionate and patient throughout."
Dan P. / Santa Monica, CA / 2021-2022
"Being 3000 miles away trying to my mother's care is daunting to say the least. Knowing Celeste is onsite or close by to help provides enormous peace of mind and I can only highly recommend her. Celeste is not only competent and truly professional vis-à-vis the healthcare providers, but also extremely caring and compassionate in her interactions with my mother. No matter how challenging a visit may be, Celeste always manages to somehow make it pleasant for her.
Heidi K. / Boston, Mass / 2021
"Celeste has been a life-saver and game-changer for our family. She has been able to coordinate care for my mother and navigate complicated and overwhelming situations with the hospital and physicians to get her the care she needs. She is energetic, kind, trustworthy, and smart. I rely on her for guidance, knowledge and perspective. She has made caring for my mother who is in a wheelchair and has many ongoing health issues, so much easier and less stressful."
Amie S. / Venice, CA / 2022
"Celeste ably assisted a long-time friend in his 80s. Celeste met my friend when he was in a rehabilitation center and assisted with his return to his home. Most importantly, Celeste connected my friend to specialists that he needed and coordinated ongoing medical care for the eight months that he remained at home. Celeste assisted with Zoom medical appointments, managed 24/7 caregivers, and coordinated the physical/occupational therapy until circumstances no longer allowed my friend to remain in his home. By perseverance, Celeste found found a residential facility that would take my friend, and my friend now expresses happiness with the facility. Throughout this entire process, Celeste acted with professionalism, resourcefulness, and skill. Even after my friend had moved into the facility, Celeste continued to work, making sure that all of the paperwork was in place and that no loose ends remained. Bottom line: Celeste repeatedly went above and beyond her obligations as a patient advocate. If I had a family member or another friend in need of in-home care or placement services, I would recommend Celeste without reservation."
John C. / Los Angeles, CA / 2022 - 2023
My father has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and was no longer able to care for himself alone at home. He was falling frequently, constantly calling on his neighbors to assist him to get up, and occasionally waiting up to 2 hours for me to get from LA to Long Beach to help him. In May of 2021, Celeste contacted our family members – both here and abroad to do an “intervention” and convince him to move to an assisted living. Because of my father’s resistance, this process took almost 2 years to accomplish. Now in a Culver City assisted living facility, my father’s basic needs are cared for, which has afforded him a much better quality of life. In addition to finding private caregivers as needed, over the last 6 months Celeste has obtained the best doctors and therapists in Los Angeles for my father, within the UCLA system through his insurance. Celeste goes to all my father’s appointments and manages his MYChart to ensure that continuity of care is maintained. She checks in frequently with my father to encourage him to do his own daily walking and PT. She also makes visits to the facility to guarantee he is receiving all the services he is paying for. Celeste’s advocacy has been tireless and priceless in terms of my father’s over all medical and life care management. I am forever grateful to her for all she has done, her expertise, and unrelenting drive to help my dad and be there for him.
Francesca Brighty / Los Angeles, CA / 2021 - 2023
Bill M./ Venice, CA / 2010 - 2016
"Celeste helped my husband Dee who had great anxiety about medical tests and procedures. She came to our house with photos of these new machines, spoke of them as works of art, and explained the processes in detail so he became less fearful. For the first time my husband consented to get an MRI. Celeste has a gift for reducing a patient's anxiety - she is calm, knowledgeable, efficient and caring. I would not have made it through that first month without her guidance and nursing abilities ... When Dee died a year later I was completely lost, but Celeste knew what to do for me every step of the way. She understood everything about the grieving process, helped me plan the funeral service, coordinated all the support systems I needed, and always had the right thing to say to give me perspective which was a great comfort to me."
Sandra C. / Brentwood, CA / 2011 - 2012
"Celeste came to USC County Hospital many times to help me with my son David, who was dying from cancer. She was very devoted in helping him get through his dying process. She knew how to talk to him with great sensitivity and helped in the process of signing many forms and making difficult decisions. She took a lot of the complex paperwork off my hands at a time when it was difficult for me to contend with these issues. She was extremely helpful in her professional manner, and has great integrity."
George / Santa Monica, CA / 2013
“Celeste helped our family immensely when it came time to decide how and when to move my mom out of her house and into an assisted living facility. Celeste is compassionate, understanding, and above all, a creative thinker. She meets her goals not by bulldozing down the existing roads, but by forging new paths that others have missed. I can't recommend her highly enough."
Robert N./ North Hollywood, CA / 2014
"Celeste has been a comfort for my wife (and me) as we were dealing with her mother’s deteriorating health issues and situation. Regardless of the particular circumstances, it is, at best, difficult to navigate this road on one’s own. Celeste has the sensitivity, knowledge, and emotional intelligence to comfort and shepherd clients through those inevitable and difficult times. While she capably understands the nuts and bolts of helping to manage all of the details, above all she considers and respectfully addresses the personal and emotional needs of all involved. She has been a godsend and a comfort and is truly dedicated to her clients’ best interests. I have no reservations highly recommending her. None better!"
Abby L. / New York, NY /2014 - 2017
“My mom felt she was capable of managing the medicines she and my dad required, but her short term memory loss was creating a risk for both of them. We hired Celeste who was patient, persistent, and pleasant in overcoming mom’s resistance to accept help. Over 8 months Celeste was able to try several strategies in helping my parents manage their medical needs and stay safe at home. From setting up their weekly medicines, communicating with doctors, monitoring my dad as he went in and out of the hospital, rehab, and coordinating home health, helped us immensely. Celeste anticipated problems and followed through with each task at hand, while giving us regular and timely updates on how things were progressing. On a personal level Celeste is wonderful! We really enjoyed getting to know her and miss seeing her! "
Gary S. / Novato, CA / 2015 - 2016
"Celeste has been an advocate and medical advisor for my mother for over 5 years now, and has taken amazing care of her. My mother suffered a spinal cord injury after a fall, and has been unable to walk since. We moved her to LA to be close to family, and Celeste has helped us navigate her medical treatment, through ups and downs, always making sure she is getting the best care. But what’s most impressive is Celeste is able to effectively advocate without having to be overly aggressive or difficult with doctors and nurses (a problem we had with a patient advocate before her); she’s a true diplomat, always understanding, kind and patient with whomever she is dealing with. We are incredibly grateful for all her knowledge and guidance, and could not give a higher recommendation. I doubt there is anyone better in this business."
Grant H. / Santa Monica, CA / 2016 - 2021
"Celeste distinguishes herself in several ways that have been very helpful to me. First of all, she actually listens, and is interested in your well-being. If you don’t offer up enough information, she’ll quiz you. She maintains a calm, professional, and kind demeanor, but never shrinks from pressing us for more thorough information. Continued education of health issues seems to be an important part of her practice. Health is a complex issue, and she’ll help you navigate to better outcomes."
Richard B. / San Francisco, CA / 2021
"I am grateful for the care provided by Celeste during my mother’s long, slow, difficult and ultimately unsuccessful battle with congestive heart failure. Celeste kept track of all appointments, tests, treatments, therapies and was able to patiently translate highly technical medical issues in plain language to my mother’s extensive friend group. She also worked with my mother’s in-home caregiver, training her to be more capable and effective in meeting my mother’s increasingly complex needs over her long, slow and difficult decline. Celeste was organized, clear-eyed, focused, compassionate and patient throughout."
Dan P. / Santa Monica, CA / 2021-2022
"Being 3000 miles away trying to my mother's care is daunting to say the least. Knowing Celeste is onsite or close by to help provides enormous peace of mind and I can only highly recommend her. Celeste is not only competent and truly professional vis-à-vis the healthcare providers, but also extremely caring and compassionate in her interactions with my mother. No matter how challenging a visit may be, Celeste always manages to somehow make it pleasant for her.
Heidi K. / Boston, Mass / 2021
"Celeste has been a life-saver and game-changer for our family. She has been able to coordinate care for my mother and navigate complicated and overwhelming situations with the hospital and physicians to get her the care she needs. She is energetic, kind, trustworthy, and smart. I rely on her for guidance, knowledge and perspective. She has made caring for my mother who is in a wheelchair and has many ongoing health issues, so much easier and less stressful."
Amie S. / Venice, CA / 2022
"Celeste ably assisted a long-time friend in his 80s. Celeste met my friend when he was in a rehabilitation center and assisted with his return to his home. Most importantly, Celeste connected my friend to specialists that he needed and coordinated ongoing medical care for the eight months that he remained at home. Celeste assisted with Zoom medical appointments, managed 24/7 caregivers, and coordinated the physical/occupational therapy until circumstances no longer allowed my friend to remain in his home. By perseverance, Celeste found found a residential facility that would take my friend, and my friend now expresses happiness with the facility. Throughout this entire process, Celeste acted with professionalism, resourcefulness, and skill. Even after my friend had moved into the facility, Celeste continued to work, making sure that all of the paperwork was in place and that no loose ends remained. Bottom line: Celeste repeatedly went above and beyond her obligations as a patient advocate. If I had a family member or another friend in need of in-home care or placement services, I would recommend Celeste without reservation."
John C. / Los Angeles, CA / 2022 - 2023
My father has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and was no longer able to care for himself alone at home. He was falling frequently, constantly calling on his neighbors to assist him to get up, and occasionally waiting up to 2 hours for me to get from LA to Long Beach to help him. In May of 2021, Celeste contacted our family members – both here and abroad to do an “intervention” and convince him to move to an assisted living. Because of my father’s resistance, this process took almost 2 years to accomplish. Now in a Culver City assisted living facility, my father’s basic needs are cared for, which has afforded him a much better quality of life. In addition to finding private caregivers as needed, over the last 6 months Celeste has obtained the best doctors and therapists in Los Angeles for my father, within the UCLA system through his insurance. Celeste goes to all my father’s appointments and manages his MYChart to ensure that continuity of care is maintained. She checks in frequently with my father to encourage him to do his own daily walking and PT. She also makes visits to the facility to guarantee he is receiving all the services he is paying for. Celeste’s advocacy has been tireless and priceless in terms of my father’s over all medical and life care management. I am forever grateful to her for all she has done, her expertise, and unrelenting drive to help my dad and be there for him.
Francesca Brighty / Los Angeles, CA / 2021 - 2023