I’m Vella Catania, an Ayurvedic & Tantric Practitioner and the devoted creator of Vella Ayurveda, a sacred healing sanctuary rooted in ritual, remembrance, and soul-deep care. My work is shaped by my lived experience with chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, and single motherhood—and my ongoing journey of returning to wholeness.
I’ve completed well over 1100 hours of Ayurvedic education, including 600 hours of advanced clinical training in Panchakarma and Sacred Bodywork. My studies include Ayurvedic Herbalism, Psychology, and trauma-informed care. I trained with the Yoga Veda Institute, Maharani Academy, and the Psychospiritual Institute, where I became certified as a Psychosynthesis Life Coach (a trauma-informed approach to healing that integrates psychological parts work with soul remembrance). I also completed 200 hours of immersive training at Sattva Yoga Academy in Kriya, Naad (sound healing), Sattva Meditation, Himalayan Kundalini, and Hatha-Vinyasa.
I offer Ayurvedic Alchemy sessions, Sacred Bodywork, seasonal Panchakarma (a Vedic spiritual cleanse used to deeply purify the body, mind, and spirit), and handcrafted ritual products through my Love, Vella line.
As a current member of the NY Chapter for Ayurveda, I’m part of an advocacy effort to recognize Ayurveda as a medical alternative—covered by insurance and accessible to all.
All beings are welcome here. Ayurveda does not discriminate.
Ancient Medicine for Modern Life