ABOUT
Founded on a belief that environment shapes behaviour
Values
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Evidence Over Trend
We use credible research and evidence to inform our recommendations.
We recognise that the evidence is continually developing, so we distinguish between what research demonstrates, what it suggests, and what still needs further investigation.
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Whole Workplace Thinking
Wellbeing doesn't sit solely with the individual.
We consider the relationship between people, environment and workplace practice, including recovery, workload, physical surroundings, management practices and access to appropriate support.
Our aim is to understand the conditions around people, not simply ask people to become better at coping with them.
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Inclusive By Design
Healthy workplaces need to work for different people.
We consider differences in sensory needs, neurodivergence, accessibility, culture and individual experience when developing environmental and wellbeing recommendations.
Where specialist expertise is required, we recognise the importance of working alongside appropriately qualified professionals.
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Measure What Matters
Good intentions aren't enough.
Where practical, we establish meaningful measures before and after an intervention so organisations can understand what has changed, what hasn't, and where further action may be needed.
We don't promise predetermined outcomes. We measure, learn and improve.
The Founder
Nella founded Natura Sanctuary around a simple idea: the environment in which people work can influence how they feel, recover and function.
Natura Sanctuary brings together workplace wellbeing assessment, restorative environment design and mindfulness-based programmes to help organisations understand the conditions affecting their people and develop practical, evidence-informed responses.
Today, as founder of Natura Sanctuary, she combines 15+ years of meditation practice, five years as a qualified mindfulness practitioner, PGCE teaching qualification with 10+ years teaching experience. She spent over 10 years as a Corporate Trainer and Coach; developing courses and training clients in a variety of Wellbeing and Resilience Strategies. Nella is also a long-term member of the ThinkTree Hub - an international professional association for complementary therapy healthcare, wellness and wellbeing - as well as hands-on experience designing and building biophilic sanctuary space
Nella's journey into biophilic design started at home. She project-managed a full house renovation and designed multiple biophilic sanctuary rooms in her own property — learning first-hand how material choices, natural light, plants, and sensory elements change the way a space makes you feel. That personal experience, combined with her mindfulness background, became the foundation for Natura Sanctuary.
Nella works with corporate employers, NHS trusts, schools, and public sector organisations across the UK. Whether you’re looking for a single sanctuary room or a multi-zone wellbeing transformation,
Every engagement begins with understanding what your organisation needs.
Experience-led design, guided by strong values
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