SANDRA ANDREYCHUK

Health Care Consultant

Health Care Ethicist

Registered Nurse

Retired Nurse Practitioner

BScN, MSc,  MHSc

 

Sandra has focused a large portion of her professional career on health, wellness and caring for those who have been impacted by serious illness.  Sandra holds a master’s degree in science (Nursing) from McMaster University and a master’s degree in health science (Bioethics) from University of Toronto.  Sandra has had an extensive career in health care serving 20+ years as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, over 10 years as a Health Care Ethicist, and continues to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care.

 

In 2020 Sandra founded Quality Life Planning, a comprehensive service dedicated to empowering individuals and families to navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence and clarity.  Sandra offers personalized consultation services to help clients prepare for health emergencies and other unforeseen challenges.  Sandra also champions client advocacy, ensuring that individuals received the support and resources they need when dealing with complex health care systems.  Through expert guidance and educational workshops, Sandra equips clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions, secure their well-being, and effectively advocate for themselves and their loved ones in time of need.  Sandra provides health care professional training focused on improving the quality and timing of communication between health professional and patients facing serious illness.

 

Joining Cambridge Law Firm in 2021, Sandra brought a wealth of expertise and a unique skill set that has significantly enhanced the firm’s services. Sandra’s dedication to advocacy and meticulous approach to planning for the unexpected has strengthened Cambridge Law Firms reputation for excellence and client-centred service.  

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 Sandra is a Master Trainer in Serious Illness Conversations, an international program focusing on value based discussions that assist in understanding patient wishes, values, and goals of care at a critical time in their lives. Sandy has had a passion for health education both for health professionals as well as the public. 

 

In 2001 Sandy co-founded Ontario STABLE program, a medical education program for  health professionals caring for critically ill newborns. 

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Sandra is a certified yoga instructor with specialized skills that she offers to seniors and children. Being a yoga instructor for both involves tailoring the practice to meet the unique needs and abilities of these distinct age groups, creating a supportive and engaging environment for both.   

 

 

Sandra co-produced a mini series titled “When there is no Cure, Living Well” in collaboration with Bob Kemp Hospice that was nominated in 2020 for the Community High Impact Awards. Sandy is a dynamic speaker who has the ability to simplify complex issues and challenging conversations through the use of humor, honesty, personal experience and analogies of common everyday life experiences. 

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Sandra's  efforts to bring awareness to the challenges around preparing for our final journey began shortly after the loss of her brother-in-law Ray Maxwell.  Ray's zest for life and untimely death inspired Sandy to help others face their fear and sadness of death, and make things a bit less painful, by planning well and finding ways to make the absolute best of each day.