Trauma Informed Health and Nutrition Coaching & Education Support

Rest, Restore and Rebalance your Nervous System.

Helping children, adults, and teachers feel calmer, more confident, and ready to conquer each day.

About Me

Kia ora,

I’m Toni Pakula, based in the beautiful Waikato, New Zealand, with my husband and three children. For over 10 years, I have supported children, adults, and families navigating selective mutism, and anxiety, helping them build calm, confidence, and resilience.

I combine lived experience with formal qualifications (BA in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Certified Health and Nutrition Coach) and ongoing postgraduate study in Education and Developmental Psychology to provide safe, paced, and practical support.

My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, prioritising nervous system regulation and sustainable wellbeing.

I work with families to support children through Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and offer workshops and professional learning development for schools, helping educators restore balance and resilience in the classroom.

Through my coaching, clients learn to restore their wellbeing, rebalance their nervous system, and reach their goals, whether at home, in school, or in daily life.

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Services and Support

Trauma-Informed Health & Nutrition Coaching

As a Trauma-Informed Health and Nutrition Coach, I use a body‑mind‑spirit approach to help you build sustainable habits, strengthen your health and wellbeing, and reach your goals. My bespoke coaching empowers you to take control of your journey and maintain lasting results.

Selective Mutism & Anxiety Support

I provide practical, coaching-based strategies to help children, adults, and families navigate selective mutism, and anxiety. Together, we work to restore calm, increase confidence, and develop skills to thrive in daily life.

IEP & Education Support for Parents

Navigating Individual Education Plans (IEPs) can be overwhelming. I help parents understand the process, clarify goals, and advocate effectively, so your child’s learning needs are met and you feel informed and supported.

Teacher & Educator Workshops

Teaching can be stressful and at times feels overwhelming. I offer professional learning and coaching to help educators restore balance, reduce burnout, and build resilience before, during, and after the school year.

Integrated Listening Systems (iLS) Support

Tailored sessions to support nervous system regulation, focus, and learning readiness. Currently available in limited individual sessions, with potential expansion into school-based programs.

Learn How the iLS Can Support Your Nervous System.

Watch this short video at your own pace to see how the iLS can help you ground, restore, and rebalance your nervous system.

Why Work With Me

Over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, children and educators with Selective Mutism and Anxiety
Trauma-informed, strengths-based, and paced approach
Lived experience + formal qualifications + postgraduate study
Practical, individualised support tailored to your goals and nervous system

Take the next step toward calm, confidence, and nervous system balance today

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Testimonials

Hear what others have to say.

Sam

Working with Toni has been life changing, and our weekly catch ups have been a highlight in my week. I would recommend her to anyone looking for parent and child mental health coaching. I have felt supported and validated in my questions to help my son back to wellness.
Jo

Highly recommend the Safe and Sound Protocol with Toni! it’s a gentle treatment that is enjoyable and effective. Toni’s guidance, education and kindness supports its success. I went from being on edge and struggling, to finding an effective treatment to calm my nervous system, to a calm and grounded person.
Kath

Our family has gained so much from working with Toni. Each session has been invaluable in learning about strategies to regulate the nervous system. Toni has provided support every step of the way, her depth of knowledge and passion has shone. I now have a much deeper understanding of Selective Mutism and the nervous systems role, and a bank of tools to support our family, which I am also using in my work as a primary school teacher.