"Animal-Assisted" Healing

Compassion, Connection, and Comfort Through the Power of Animals

At Hela Wellness, we recognize the profound impact of experiential learning in building a strong human-animal connection. Our Animal-Assisted Healing workshops harness this bond to encourage emotional growth, inner peace, and self-discovery.

Michelle and our team of local women collaborators are formally trained in Animal-Assisted Learning and lead these workshops with the goal of creating a secure and nurturing environment. Together, we have carefully designed a space where women can connect, heal, and empower one another.

During our workshops in the New Haven, CT region, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and share space with our animals. For those interested in a more immersive experience, we can also help facilitate a more intimate connection with our sweet animal-partners.

Whether you prefer to observe or participate directly, our workshops offer a unique, heart-centered approach to wellness through shared space and stories. These workshops are perfect for women seeking empowerment, deeper connections, and self-reflection.

Let the connection with an animal guide you back to yourself.

"Animal-Assisted" Healing

Compassion, Connection, and Comfort Through the Power of Animals

At Hela Wellness, we recognize the profound impact of experiential learning in building a strong human-animal connection. Our Animal-Assisted Healing workshops harness this bond to encourage emotional growth, inner peace, and self-discovery.

Michelle and our team of local women collaborators are formally trained in Animal-Assisted Learning and lead these workshops with the goal of creating a secure and nurturing environment. Together, we have carefully designed a space where women can connect, heal, and empower one another.

During our workshops in the New Haven, CT region, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and share space with our animals. For those interested in a more immersive experience, we can also help facilitate a more intimate connection with our sweet animal-partners.

Whether you prefer to observe or participate directly, our workshops offer a unique, heart-centered approach to wellness through shared space and stories. These workshops are perfect for women seeking empowerment, deeper connections, and self-reflection.

Let the connection with an animal guide you back to yourself.

Healing Nature Walks

Reconnect. Reflect. Reignite.

Our Healing Nature Walks are more than just a stroll—they are intentional journeys designed to restore balance, foster self-awareness, and awaken inner peace. Guided by the belief that nature is one of our most powerful allies in healing, these walks are held in serene outdoor settings where the pace slows, the noise fades, and your inner voice can be heard.

Each walk is a mindful experience, combining movement, meditation, grounding exercises, and soulful conversation. As you walk alongside like-minded women, you’ll feel the energy of the earth supporting you, the wind encouraging you, and the sun reminding you of your light. Whether you are seeking clarity, calm, or simply a sacred pause from the chaos, our Healing Nature Walks offer a safe space to breathe deeply, reconnect with your truth, and return to yourself.

Let nature nurture your soul—and let’s walk this journey together.

Healing Nature Walks

Reconnect. Reflect. Reignite.

Our Healing Nature Walks are more than just a stroll—they are intentional journeys designed to restore balance, foster self-awareness, and awaken inner peace. Guided by the belief that nature is one of our most powerful allies in healing, these walks are held in serene outdoor settings where the pace slows, the noise fades, and your inner voice can be heard.

Each walk is a mindful experience, combining movement, meditation, grounding exercises, and soulful conversation. As you walk alongside like-minded women, you’ll feel the energy of the earth supporting you, the wind encouraging you, and the sun reminding you of your light. Whether you are seeking clarity, calm, or simply a sacred pause from the chaos, our Healing Nature Walks offer a safe space to breathe deeply, reconnect with your truth, and return to yourself.

Let nature nurture your soul—and let’s walk this journey together.

Nature-Based Women’s Circles

Rooted in Nature, Connected in Sisterhood

Our Nature-Based Women’s Circles are sacred gatherings held under open skies, beneath trees, and beside the quiet whispers of the earth. These circles invite women to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

Each circle is guided with intention, incorporating grounding rituals, seasonal themes, storytelling, sharing, and mindfulness practices. Together, we create a safe, judgment-free space where women can release, reflect, and rise—held by the wisdom of nature and the strength of sisterhood.

There is something profoundly healing about gathering in nature, where the noise of the world quiets and the soul can speak freely. These circles are open to all women seeking connection, clarity, and community in a deeply rooted and meaningful way.

Come as you are. Leave more whole.
Let the earth hold you, and let sisterhood remind you—you are never alone.

Nature-Based Women’s Circles

Rooted in Nature, Connected in Sisterhood

Our Nature-Based Women’s Circles are sacred gatherings held under open skies, beneath trees, and beside the quiet whispers of the earth. These circles invite women to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with themselves, each other, and the natural world.

Each circle is guided with intention, incorporating grounding rituals, seasonal themes, storytelling, sharing, and mindfulness practices. Together, we create a safe, judgment-free space where women can release, reflect, and rise—held by the wisdom of nature and the strength of sisterhood.

There is something profoundly healing about gathering in nature, where the noise of the world quiets and the soul can speak freely. These circles are open to all women seeking connection, clarity, and community in a deeply rooted and meaningful way.

Come as you are. Leave more whole.
Let the earth hold you, and let sisterhood remind you—you are never alone.

Hela Wellness

Hela Wellness was founded by Michelle Bascetta, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2014. Hela Wellness Group offers a holistic suite of services that empower women to achieve their goals, big and small. Our philosophy is to support the entire person as a whole sum of parts that can be strengthened and nourished. In a wild, fast-paced world, Hela Wellness is guiding support for women looking for peace of the Mind, Body and Soul.

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Meet Michelle Bascetta

I am a clinical social worker and intuitive healer. While working with others I love using many ancient techniques. Some of these include Reiki, Moon Circles, Tarot, Past life Regression, and animal wisdom.

Ever a student of the great mysteries, I believe in the innate wisdom of the divine feminine in all of us. My hope is to support women in reconnecting to their intuition and the power of the earth and spirit.

One of the many ways I love to support women is by co-creating a community with leading Moon Circles. I bring inspiration for these circles from my time with The Wild Woman Project and my studies of the Peruvian Ancient Medicine Wheel with Dr. Irene Siegal. By standing shoulder to shoulder in women’s moon circles, we are held in a healing community to share stories, meditate, journal, share their journey, and find Sisterhood. I would love to be a part of your journey.

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