ELLA'S SANCTUARY
ELLA'S SANCTUARY
MEET ELLA
ROOTED IN HUMAN CONNECTION
As a native of Brazil, I was raised in a culture where warmth, human connection, and closeness are integral to daily life.
This foundation deeply informs who I am—a compassionate, intuitive listener with a strong ability to create a space where others feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Clients often describe me as calming, nurturing, and deeply empathetic.
ELLA'S SANCTUARY
ART, EDUCATION & EMOTIONAL SAFETY
I’m a visual artist and educator with a lifelong passion for healing, holistic wellness, and the emotional landscape of human connection.
After moving to New York City in 1998 to pursue my MFA, I spent over a decade teaching art in public schools, nurturing creativity while cultivating presence and emotional safety in learning environments.
ABOUT ME
THE POWER OF THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
In 2017, I became a certified professional Cuddlist, expanding my practice into the realm of therapeutic touch and somatic healing.
Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds, offering a grounding, affirming space for emotional nourishment and human connection.
My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all, men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people of all ethnic and cultural identities.
GUIDED BY PRESENCE & RESPECT
I believe in the transformative power of safe, consensual touch to regulate, restore, and heal.
My work is rooted in integrity, openness, and a deep respect for each person’s unique path. In a world that often feels disconnected, human contact offers a profound return to self and to one another.