My Training & Professional Background

I’m committed to offering coaching that is both heart-centered and grounded in meaningful training, ethical practice, and continued learning. My goal is to create a supportive, grounded space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.

Below is an overview of the training and experience that shape the way I work.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential badge from the International Coaching Federation awarded to Amberleigh Maida.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Practitioner certification focused on evidence-based treatment of neuroplastic pain through nervous system regulation and somatic tracking. Awarded to Amberleigh Maida.

Certifications

  • Certified Level 1 Master Coach — Symbiosis

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Practitioner Certification — PRT Institute

  • Freedom from Chronic Pain Practitioner Training — Freedom from Chronic Pain

  • 6 Week PRT Case Consultation Group — PRT Institute

  • Mental Health First Aid Certification

I am an Advanced Status Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner listed on the Pain Reprocessing Center’s Directory of Practitioners as well as Freedom from Chronic Pain’s Directory of Practitioners following completion of their Chronic Pain training.

These programs have trained me in reflective coaching techniques, neuroscience-based approaches to pain, client-centered inquiry, and the foundations of ethical, high-quality coaching.

Specialized Training

Beyond my core certifications, my continuing education and interests include:

  • Trauma-informed communication

  • Nervous system regulation and awareness

  • Mind-body principles and holistic wellness

  • Accountability and action planning

  • Values-based decision-making

  • Goal-setting and habit formation

  • Coaching for clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience

I am deeply committed to ongoing learning — both personally and professionally — so I can support my clients with grounded presence and up-to-date tools.

Ethical Commitment

I coach in alignment with professional standards rooted in integrity, transparency, and respect.
You can read my full ethics statement here.

My commitment is to create a relationship where you feel emotionally safe, heard, and supported — while maintaining the clear boundaries that help coaching feel grounded and effective.

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