Rooted Together

What if the hardest conversation was already behind you?

Introducing Rooted Together

A guided conversation to help you discuss…..

The Rooted Method

Step 1

Root

We begin with what matters most to you — your values, your wishes, your why. This is the foundation every decision is built on.

Step 2

Reflect

We gently surface the conversations you've been carrying — bringing unspoken fears and assumptions into the open where they can be addressed.

Step 4

Resolve

We move through your advance care planning questions with clarity and confidence, guided by 18+ years of nursing expertise.

Step 3

Reveal

We uncover what each person truly needs and values — often revealing things even long-time partners didn't know about each other.

Step 05

Record

Your wishes are captured in a personalized advance care plan — a real, completed document delivered to you within 5 business days. Nothing left unsaid. Nothing left undone.

Five steps that turn fear into clarity.

Before


Putting off a conversation that feels too heavy.

The conversation is behind you — and it went better than you imagined.


Assuming your partner knows what you want.

You and your loved one are aware of the core values to consider when making decisions on their behalf.



Feeling unsure where to even start.

You understand your options clearly.



Worrying about upsetting the people you love.

After

You feel closer than ever.


Feeling confused and overwhelmed about how you could possibly make decisions for your loved one, if they were not able to.


You feel clear and confident about how to make a decision for your loved one. You know they would be proud of you for the decisions you make on their behalf.

Finally breathe, knowing your wishes are documented, your people are informed, and nothing has been left unsaid.
— Jodie Heffren, Founder Rooted Woodland

Hear from couples
who've been where you are

“This session gives you a safe, grounded space to discuss what you value and prioritize for advance care planning. Jodie comes with such valuable expertise and experience, which helps you understand your options and navigate these questions with clarity and intention.”

— Amanda, Rooted Together client

"It was a supportive and comfortable conversation about what we want. It opened both our eyes to things we weren't expecting — and I feel like we are on the same page now."

— Ruth, Rooted Together client

The session was very informative, and Jodie was great at facilitating the questions and guided us through the entire process.”

—Kiel, Rooted Together client

Hear what Amanda has to say about her Rooted Together experience

Amanda shares about her experience going through the Rooted Together session with Jodie.

Ready To Finally Have This Conversation

Rooted Together is a premium 1:1 guided session for couples and families who are ready to move from knowing they should to knowing they did.

Rooted Together

A guided advance care planning session for couples & families

90-minute guided session — held in person or virtual via Google Meet, at a pace that feels right for you


The Rooted Method framework — a 5-step process that creates safety, surfaces what matters, and guides you to clarity


Expert facilitation by Jodie, RN — 18+ years of nursing experience, including in the Emergency Department and 10 years as an Organ Donation Coordinator


Personalized advance care plan — a complete, custom document capturing your wishes, delivered within 5 business days


$333

One-time investment.
A plan that honours the people you love — for life.

Jodie Heffren, Registered Nurse

Founder of the Rooted Method & Rooted Woodland

With 18+ years in nursing — including a decade as an Organ Donor Coordinator — Jodie has witnessed firsthand what happens when families are left without a plan, and what becomes possible when they have one. Rooted Together is her way of ensuring every family gets the guided, grounded conversation they deserve — before it becomes urgent.