belle sandella, RN, BSN

Founder, Board Vice President

"I believe every person deserves to be seen beyond their diagnosis." - Belle Sandella

One of Belle’s greatest passions in this work is connecting with people beyond what is happening to their body. As a registered nurse and an end of life doula, Belle helps support  individuals and families facing health transitions and end of life with warmth, compassion, and steady presence. Her mission is to create an environment where individuals can gently explore what truly matters while honoring their values, their choices, and their voice, every step of the way. 

Belle’s approach is shaped by both her professional background and lived experience as a mother and caregiver to a child with autism, hospice volunteer, and level 3 reiki practitioner. It is through these diverse perspectives that she has developed the ability to bring calm, clarity, and focused support during life's most challenging moments.  For more than twenty years, Belle has had the privilege of caring for individuals across the life continuum. 

titles, certifications, and training

Education

RN-BSN Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing / Chamberlain College of Nursing / 2020

RN/Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing / Montgomery County Community College / 2007

Associate (AS) in General Studies / Montgomery County Community College / 2001

End of Life Doula Certifications

End of Life Doula Certification / International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) / 2026

End of Life Doula Certification / Emberlight:  The Center for Conscious Living and Dying (CCLD) / 2025

End of Life Doula Certificate  / International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) / 2021

Additional Training and Certification

Reiki Level III / Traditional Usui System of Natural Healing / 2026

Reiki Level II / Traditional Usui System of Natural Healing / 2020

Reiki Level I / Traditional Usui System of Natural Healing / 2005

contact belle

Threshold House Email:

belle@thresholdhousephilly.org

Feature in Chestnut Hill Local:

https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/end-of-life-doula-is-fulfilling-gut-wrenching-beautiful-sacred,42108