Get to Know Maji
Maji Avance is an intuitive guide, energy worker, and sacred space creator who believes deeply in the power of healing, connection, and transformation.
As a deeply melanated mother of four, a perpetual trauma survivor, and a keeper of generational wisdom, Maji has devoted her life to empowering others to heal themselves and their communities. Her mission is to help individuals navigate the labyrinth of their emotions, align with their highest selves, and embody their fullest potential through mindfulness, embodied practices, and trauma-informed care.
From an early age, Maji’s sensitivity to energy and emotions revealed itself as a gift, though it often felt overwhelming in a world not designed for deep feelers. With time and dedication, she learned to harness this sensitivity, transforming it into a powerful tool for healing and liberation. Her journey led her to develop advanced self-care, wellness, and spiritual practices that now serve as the foundation of her work.
As the founder of H.E.A.L. YOUniversity, a virtual sanctuary for personal and communal healing, Maji guides others to explore their unique paths toward wholeness. Her work addresses the impacts of chronic trauma, generational wounds, and systemic oppression on the body and spirit, offering a pathway to reclaim safety, autonomy, and inner freedom.
Maji blends ancient wisdom with modern science to create a unique, integrative system of healing. Her practice draws from a wide range of modalities, including somatic frameworks, guided meditation, sacred ritual, plant and flower medicine, and embodied movement. She specializes in creating trauma-informed spaces, offering nervous system regulation practices, and helping others honor their divine essence while healing from the inside out.
With an unwavering commitment to authenticity and compassion, Maji’s intention is to be a reflection of light and possibility for those she serves. She invites individuals, families, and organizations to join her on a journey of transformation, reminding them that self-care and liberation are essential elements of the human experience.
Through her depth of knowledge in trauma healing, mindfulness, holistic health, and conscious parenting, Maji empowers others to embrace their sacred wholeness. She is passionate about helping people integrate self-care into their healthcare journeys and co-create lives rooted in purpose, healing, and joy. By shining her light, Maji hopes to inspire others to illuminate their own.
Education and Qualifications
Maji brings a wealth of knowledge, lived experience, and professional training to her work as an intuitive guide, wellness advocate, and trauma-informed practitioner. Her diverse educational background and certifications reflect her commitment to holistic healing and empowering others to reclaim their wellness and sovereignty.
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National Board Certification in Health and Wellbeing Coaching (In Progress): Duke University Currently pursuing one of the most respected certifications in the field, Maji is dedicated to advancing her expertise in evidence-based coaching practices that support sustainable health and well-being.
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Personal Self Integration Coach: Maji has expanded her expertise by studying Personal Self Integration Coaching with renowned clinician and intuitive healer, Dr. Tiffany Barsotti. This advanced coaching framework focuses on supporting individuals in integrating fragmented aspects of their psyche, fostering inner harmony, and reclaiming wholeness.
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Certified Conscious Parenting Coach: Maji is trained in mindful, heart-centered parenting techniques, helping families build nurturing, trauma-sensitive connections that foster emotional resilience and growth.
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YTT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher: With extensive training in yoga and embodied movement practices, Maji integrates mindfulness and somatic healing into her work, emphasizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
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Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula: Maji supports birthing individuals and families through transformative life transitions, offering compassionate care, education, and advocacy. This work includes holding sacred space for individuals and families navigating the profound journey of transition at the end of life. Maji offers emotional support, spiritual guidance, and practical care to help create meaningful and peaceful experiences during this sacred time. Maji’s intuitive wisdom and trauma-informed approach enable her to guide clients with deep compassion, honoring the unique path of each soul while supporting loved ones through their grief and healing.
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Lactation Educator: Equipped with specialized knowledge in breastfeeding and infant nutrition, Maji provides resources and guidance to empower new parents during the postpartum journey.
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Certified Massage Therapist: With a deep understanding of the body’s energy systems and physical needs, Maji uses bodywork techniques to support healing, relaxation, and nervous system regulation.
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Advanced Training in Trauma-Informed Practices and Racialized Healing: Maji has immersed herself in the teachings of renowned practitioners such as Dr. Joy DeGruy and Ruth King deepening her understanding of the impacts of multigenerational trauma and the pathways to liberation.
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Licensed Cosmetologist: Maji’s early career as a cosmetologist allowed her to cultivate her gift for creating nurturing environments where clients felt seen, valued, and cared for—a gift that continues to inform her work today.
In addition to her formal certifications, Maji has spent years studying mindfulness, somatic healing, and spiritual growth through self-directed learning and mentorship. Her journey of healing from complex trauma and her commitment to personal development uniquely position her to guide others through their own transformation. Maji’s expertise is not only rooted in her professional qualifications but also in her lived experience, intuitive wisdom, and unwavering dedication to creating spaces of safety, compassion, and empowerment.