Meet Christina

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 Hey Everyone, I'm Christina Pavella, founder of Truly You Life Coach, co-owner of Brastina's NutriZen, a wife, mother of three, and someone who believes healing is possible no matter where your story begins.

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I know what it's like to live in survival mode, to question your worth, and to wonder if peace is something other people get to experience. I also know what it's like to rebuild.

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My own journey through childhood trauma, domestic violence, and years of learning how trauma affects the mind, body, and nervous system led me to discover something life-changing: healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with who you've always been beneath the pain.

Today, that belief is the heart of everything I do.

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I combine professional training with lived experience to create a safe, compassionate space where people can begin healing without judgment. My goal isn't to "fix" anyone. It's to help you understand yourself, develop healthier coping skills, regulate your nervous system, and build a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and authentically yours.

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Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, I walk beside you as you rediscover your strengths and create lasting change.

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My Approach

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Healing isn't one-size-fits-all.

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That's why I take a holistic approach, blending evidence-informed practices with creative and mind-body techniques to meet you where you are. Depending on your goals, our work together may include therapeutic art, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/TFT), Reiki, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, practical coping skills, and meaningful conversations that help you reconnect with yourself.

I believe healing happens through curiosity, self-compassion, and understanding—not shame or perfection.

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Every person deserves a space where they feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward.

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Experience & Training

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I am a:

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• Certified Trauma Support Specialist

• Reiki Master

• Therapeutic Art Coach

• Certified EFT/TFT Practitioner

• STAR Behavioral Health Level I Trained (Military Mental Health)

• Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) advocating for children and their well-being​

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These experiences, along with years of continued education and personal healing, allow me to support individuals of all ages with empathy, understanding, and practical tools for growth.

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My Mission

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My mission is simple:

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To help people break unhealthy cycles, reconnect with who they truly are, and build a life rooted in peace rather than survival.

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I believe healing isn't about erasing your past. It's about learning that your past no longer has to define your future.

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No matter where you are in your journey, you don't have to walk it alone.

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I'm honored to walk beside you