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Virtual trauma-informed wellness coaching

Regulate.Release.Rise.

For adults 40+ who want practical, trauma-informed support around daily steadiness, sustainable wellness habits, and weight-related goals. Kristi Shackelford brings nearly two decades of experience supporting trauma survivors in public safety to each coaching conversation.

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A free seven-day guide for meals, movement, rest, and self-awareness—use what serves you, at your own pace.

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A calm, light-filled coaching space

Start with what feels right

A simple path, with no pressure to decide today.

Begin with the free Kickstart, or use a private call to ask questions before considering coaching. Both are free, virtual, and designed to give you room to choose your next step.

  • 01Get a practical guide you can use on your own.
  • 02Ask questions privately if a conversation would feel useful.
  • 03Choose any next step only if it feels like a fit.

Start with a free, practical guide

Take one grounded step toward a more intentional week.

The 7-Day Metabolism Kickstart Guide offers simple daily prompts around meals, movement, rest, and self-awareness—without pressure to do it perfectly.

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Free PDF Take it at your pace

  1. 1.Start free
  2. 2.Choose support
  3. 3.Talk with a coach

Continue when you're ready

Optional support for the moments that follow.

Start with the free Kickstart or a no-pressure conversation first. These two short resources are simply available if you'd like added structure afterward.

When you're ready, see the full range of guides and coaching programs.

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The RISE approach

Support grounded in dignity, choice, and practical care.

There is no one right pace. Coaching creates space to notice what matters, choose manageable steps, and return to them with support.

  1. 01

    Regulate your rhythm

    Begin with tools and routines that support more steadiness in daily life.

  2. 02

    Release what no longer fits

    Make room for clearer boundaries, supportive habits, and more self-trust.

  3. 03

    Rise toward what matters

    Build a personal path forward that respects your goals, capacity, and real life.

Coaching supports personal growth and is not a substitute for licensed mental health care, medical treatment, or emergency services.

Kristi Shackelford, founder of RISE Beyond Trauma
Kristi Founder, RISE Beyond Trauma

Meet your coach

Practical, trauma-informed support for your next chapter.

I bring nearly two decades of experience working with trauma survivors to this work. As a Certified Trauma Recovery, Wellness & Sustainable Weightloss Coach, I offer grounded, trauma-informed coaching for people who want practical support as they build sustainable wellness habits and move toward their weight-related goals. My professional background as an EMT, police officer, and 911 dispatcher—and my continued work in public safety—shapes the steady, real-world perspective I bring to every conversation.

I also know this journey personally. I am a high-functioning leader living with PTSD and ADHD, experiences that inform my empathy and perspective without defining anyone else's path. In December 2019, at the height of my law-enforcement career, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. By God's grace, he survived. He is my hero and, to me, a miracle. As his caregiver, I experienced firsthand the emotional, physical, and mental toll that can come with supporting a cancer survivor.

That season taught me what it means to start over and rebuild. After Dad survived, I chose a public-safety path that gives me more flexibility and more time with my family. I believe time is our most important commodity, and I want the support I offer to make room for what matters most in your life.

Service background
EMT, police officer, and 911 dispatcher; still serving in public safety
Experience
Nearly two decades working with trauma survivors
Coaching training
Certified Trauma Recovery, Wellness & Sustainable Weightloss Coach

Time is the most important commodity. Let's make room for what matters most to you.

RISE Beyond Trauma offers educational, supportive coaching—not therapy, medical care, mental-health treatment, or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or a qualified crisis resource.

Coaching services

Work with the whole story—not one symptom.

Choose a focused starting point, then shape the work around what helps you feel safer, steadier, and more connected to your goals.

01

Trauma Recovery Coaching

Build awareness of patterns, practice grounding tools, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with a sense of agency in daily life.

02

Whole-Person Wellness

Create realistic routines for rest, stress regulation, movement, nourishment, and self-care without demanding perfection.

03

Sustainable Weight-Loss Coaching

Explore weight-related goals with supportive accountability, habit planning, and a compassionate relationship with progress.

When a conversation feels useful

Talk with a coach when you're ready.

You do not need to purchase anything or have your next step figured out before booking. This free Google Meet conversation is a place to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and decide whether coaching feels like the right fit.

What happens next

  1. 01Choose a time. Use the calendar to select a 30-minute Google Meet time that works for you.
  2. 02Bring your questions. We can talk through what support you are seeking and how coaching works.
  3. 03Decide with clarity. There is no obligation to continue; paid services are discussed before any booking.

A private, no-pressure space to ask questions and decide what feels right for you.

A free conversation, if useful

Strategy Call

A private introductory Google Meet conversation to discuss what you want to change, ask questions, and identify a possible path forward. No obligation.

Free

30 minutes

Book a free, no-pressure 30-minute strategy call

Private Coaching Session

A focused virtual session shaped around trauma recovery, wellness, weight-loss habits, or a blend of your priorities.

Rate shared on call

60 minutes

3-session coaching package

Breakthrough Journey

A 3-session stabilization and clarity coaching package for interrupting survival patterns and finding more peace. Ideal for those ready to move out of feeling stuck. We meet you right where you are, with trauma-informed support focused on practical grounding, clarity, and your next steps.

60 minutes
6-session coaching experience

Rebirth Experience

A 6-session coaching experience for understanding trauma responses, emotional processing, pattern release, rebuilding internal safety, and deeper personal growth. Strengthen self-awareness, emotional resilience, and self-trust as you move forward.

60 minutes
10-session coaching program

Healing Ascension Program

A 10-session coaching program for stepping into self-leadership and creating lasting breakthrough and empowerment. Build confidence, clarity, personal freedom, new habits, mindset shifts, and long-term nervous-system resilience—at your own pace.

60 minutes

A gentler next step

You do not have to rebuild alone.

Bring your questions, goals, and wherever you are today. This brief virtual conversation is a space to learn about the coaching options and decide whether a next step feels right for you.

Book a free, no-pressure 30-minute strategy call