Belle Sandella, RN-BSN
End-of-Life Doula & Life Advocate
Serving the greater Philadelphia region
My name is Belle Sandella and I’m a former registered nurse passionate about supporting individuals and families facing a health transition or an end-of-life diagnosis with warmth, compassion and insight. My mission is to help clients find the strength and personal clarity to discover how they want to live regardless of life stage or prognosis. Together in partnership, we will gently explore what truly matters to you.
It’s so nice to meet you.
Imagine if…
You had the ear of a captive audience who is all about YOU…
You had the freedom to access the deepest parts of your being
You could unburden yourself in a safe, baggage free, nonjudgmental space
You had your own personal care advocate and navigator
You could just focus on living and loving what matters to you
Making conscious life transitions
I believe that life’s transitions are sacred thresholds—moments inviting us to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. Too often, we wait until change is thrust upon us to begin this inner work.
When a life limiting diagnosis presents itself, one often feels backed into a corner and forced to make end of life decisions under duress. The intensity and shock of the situation can overshadow what is really important to the dying person. Decisions are often made based on the people one is leaving behind rather than the wishes of the dying person.
My mission is to create a compassionate space where individuals can explore life’s turning points with intention—before they become crises. My hope is that by engaging in gentle, contemplative pre-work, you will become empowered to navigate the journey on your own terms. Learning about ourselves is often messy and sticky work, but it’s authentic work we can explore together.
Here’s what I can help you with
I have a unique skill set born from my previous experience as a registered nurse, hospice volunteer, mother, personal caregiver, and reiki practitioner. These skills allow me to bring clarity and focus to others when it is needed most. I have been caring for individuals across the life continuum for over twenty years. I am a trained and certified doula through the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA, graduation 3/2026) and the Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD). I am also a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).
It is my sincere honor to serve you and your loved ones with:
End of life navigation
Care coordination (I will work with your hospice and care team to augment their care by providing emotional, non-medical, practical support, coordinating visitors, and organizing the space)
Education around end of life issues, aging, health and functional decline
Support with managing anticipatory grief associated with life transitions
Respite care (care for the caregivers)
Empowering caregivers to be able to serve their loved ones
Reiki
Vigil planning
Advocacy for the needs of dying client
Bereavement support
A non-refundable fee of $100, due in advance, covers an initial comprehensive consultation lasting up to 2 hours.
Upon completion of the consultation, an agreed upon fee of $75 - $150 per hour will be charged based on the complexity of client/family needs.
