Navigating Healthcare with Confidence and Ease
Your Advocate in the Canadian Healthcare System
With over 35 years of front-line nursing experience, Sandra Brayer is dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed healthcare decisions. Her commitment to holistic, personalized care ensures you feel confident and guided every step of the way.
About Sandra
Healthcare Advocacy Consultant
I was a Registered Nurse for 35 years, with not only NICU and Post Partum experience, but also a variety of nursing areas. During my nursing career I became disillusioned with our present healthcare system. I felt I could no longer work in a healthcare system that didn't address more than the physical body - that the mind & soul were just as important. I felt I needed to leave nursing, and develop a more holistic approach, something lacking in our present healthcare system.
Initially I felt called to help expectant & new parents navigate the often scary new parenting terrain, with teaching them to trust their gut and believe they are more than capable to parent their little one, but this vision has now shifted towards becoming a “Healthcare Advocate” for those who can’t effectively help themselves. In my experience, the elderly and those with special needs are often at risk, along with expectant & new parents.
More About Sandra
Healthcare Advocacy Consultant
There is more to Sandra than being a retired RN. Having an adult son with special needs has provided her a different perspective on Motherhood. This gives her the expertise, empathy and compassion to work with parents of this population. Sandra also has a daughter, who has a successful career in Healthcare, working as a Social Worker. Sandra is married to her second husband Larry, who also has an adult son, Jarod.
Sandra loves horseback riding and during her teen years she trained horses and took customers on riding trails during the summer months, in British Columbia. Although she hadn't played the piano since her childhood, in 2019 Sandra decided to start attending weekly piano lessons. She thinks she is getting pretty talented, and has also started singing, while playing the piano (not an easy feat).
My Experience & History
My journey spans 35 years as a Registered Nurse, advocating for loved ones,
founding vital programs, and empowering families to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Registered Nurse
I was a Registered Nurse for 35 years in Alberta, retired in 2023.
Diverse Nursing Experience
Worked in a wide range of bedside nursing roles, with the first 24 years focused on adult care in two major hospitals in Edmonton.
Family Healthcare Advocate
Advocated for her own brother, who later died in ICU, and for her parents, both with serious medical conditions. Successfully navigated complex healthcare challenges, securing placement for both parents in the same long-term care facility—a rare achievement.
Founding Advocate
In 1996, as a founding parent, secured Alberta government funding for an intensive behavioral program for her then 2-year-old son, enabling other Edmonton families to receive similar support for their children.
Parent of an Adult Son with Autism
Mom to an adult son with autism, providing lifelong advocacy and support for his needs.
Volunteer and Community Educator
Volunteered extensively to educate families on navigating healthcare and securing resources, empowering others with the knowledge and support needed to advocate effectively for their loved ones.
My Why
Healthcare Advocacy Consultant
I’ve seen so many people suffer needlessly when they don’t know the right questions to ask their doctor or other healthcare practitioners. I’ve seen scared patients cry after their medical professional lacked any bedside manner, and didn’t fully explain what is occurring with their health.
I’ve seen babies get sent to Neonatal Intensive Care because that parents concerns were not listened to. I’ve seen SO much, TOO much within my working for 35 years in health care and within my own family. I KNOW my family would have had different outcomes to various situations, had I not advocated for them and know what to say, who to speak to and when to say NO.
This is my why- not everyone has a former healthcare professional in their court, so I will be your advocate AND teach you how to advocate for yourself.
Provided Services
Services I Provide
Complimentary 45 minute virtual or phone call
I offer a free consultation to assess your needs and help you understand where to begin on your healthcare journey, ensuring you have the right support from the start.
Attending a medical appointment(s)
If you need assistance in asking the right questions during medical appointments, I can guide you to make sure you feel prepared, informed, and confident.
Family member in hospital or long-term care
Navigating care for loved ones can be complex. I’m here to address all your concerns and offer the support you need through these challenging times.
Expecting a baby or caring for a new baby
If you’re focused on the best outcomes for your baby, I provide personalized guidance and support tailored to your needs, helping you navigate with confidence.
Support for children or adults with special needs
Finding resources can be overwhelming. I’ll help you navigate available supports to ensure you and your loved ones get the assistance needed.
Need help with services beyond my scope?
If you’ve found my site and need a service I don’t provide, I can connect you with trusted healthcare practitioners who specialize in your needs.
Testimonials
What They Have to Say
"Sandra has a spectacular service for parents or anyone interested in living a more harmonious life. She has excellent specific advice how to connect with yourself and your intuition that applies to all aspects of human living. I’ve worked with Sandra professionally and have enjoyed learning from Sandra’s exceptional knowledge base as a mentor. She is a lovely, fun, intelligent, and highly motivated individual who I am proud to call a colleague and friend. Sandra has helped me to look within as I navigate raising my toddler. I highly recommend Sandra! :D"
Sherrylynn Kerr
"I have known Sandra for 4 years, she is an amazing person. Sandra always expresses herself with passion and compassion when talking about her extensive career in Nursing and as well as her personal life. I appreciate the advice that Sandra has provided through the years, advice that has had a positive impact on my life and as the old saying goes and still applies “She practices what she preaches”. Wishing you success with your new venture!"
Henry Van Dyk
"Sandra is so knowledgeable and has a special way of making new moms feel so calm and comfortable. Sandra worked with my husband and I when we had our first child premature at 33weeks. Such a scary time for us, but Sandra made it feel a lot less scary. We learned lots and appreciate everything she did for us."
Aimée Hunter
Healthcare Guidance Made Simple
Who I Work With
I work with individuals and families seeking guidance in the Canadian healthcare system. Whether you’re navigating your own health as an older adult, helping a parent, preparing for a new birth, or advocating for a loved one with special needs, I’m here to support and empower you in making confident healthcare decisions.
Anyone with questions regarding their medical help and how to navigate the Canadian Healthcare System.
Anyone older individual with health concerns and has questions regarding advocating for themself
Children of parents that they feels more help understanding their medical health or living situations
Expectant & new parents struggling with creating the birth plan they desire, or other questions regarding navigating health questions
Parents of special needs children/special needs adults, exploring available options of advocacy
** DISCLAIMER** I am not a physician and I do not diagnose any medical conditions. I am a former registered nurse, but I no longer hold a nursing licence in the province of Alberta. I base everything I tell my clients on my past experiences, as not only a RN, but an advocate for my family members over the past years. I would never tell you to go against any medical advice. I will help you digest any information you have received from medical practitioners, try to show you how to understand all the information, so you can make more empowering choices.
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Get In Touch
Take control of your healthcare journey. Book a call today for guidance, support, or to join my advocacy community. I’ll reach out ASAP to start the conversation and ensure your voice is heard.
hello@sandrabrayer.com
(780) 722-6112
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