Trisha Houghton, CNS, ASIST | Holistic Health Expert

Professional Overview

  • As a Certified Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist and NSD Specialist, Trisha offers a multifaceted approach to wellness by addressing dietary choices, mental health, stress, and nervous system balance. She works with a range of strategies—including stabilizing gut health, managing food intolerances, and leveraging targeted nutrients and supplements—to help reset the fight-or-flight response and prevent NSD. Drawing on her expertise in psychology, stress physiology, crisis, trauma, and coaching, Trisha creates actionable, personalized wellness plans designed to turn disease pathways off, boost energy, sharpen mental focus, improve sleep, and enhance overall quality of life, get out of survival, and into what she calls, "Thrival."
  • Drawing on over 15 years of experience as a trauma and crisis worker and six years as a coach, trainer, and consultant, Trisha holds a 3-in-1 Psychology degree spanning Clinical, Counseling, and Research Psychology. She also has Master's-level training and certifications in ASIST, CAHNS, and Stress Management.
  • She created the first NSD-specific programs trusted across SOF and military leadership, supporting leaders at the Pentagon, USSOCOM, Naval Special Warfare Command, and beyond. Her programs — including The HAC Program®, Regulating®, and INNERsight® — address the root cause of performance decline often missed by traditional leadership and wellness training.
  • Her groundbreaking achievements include creating The HAC Program—the first NSD coaching program for military and first responder communities—and Regulating—the NSD Education and Prevention Training Program. She also developed THRIVE-ID, a dual Trigger ID assessment tool designed to identify stress triggers before they escalate.
  • Currently working with Special Operations Forces (SOF) and SEAL teams, Trisha delivers her holistic HAC Program—The NSD Full Mind-Body Reset Program, transforming stress reactions into measured responses. Her programs and expertise are sought after by entities like the Pentagon, Naval Special Warfare Command, USSOCOM, health and wellness companies, and nonprofits. Featured on multiple military podcasts, a three-time published author, and a consultant for mental health documentaries, Trisha remains committed to creating effective, lasting solutions that reset the fight/flight, prevent NSD and various crises, and enhance quality of life, readiness, and resilience for those on the front lines—and beyond.
  • As the Founder and CEO of Xis and Co-Founder of LifeLine.vet, Trisha has dedicated her career to proactive prevention, root-cause solutions, and whole-person well-being.

Education and Licensure

  • Trisha earned honors at both Liberty University (2011) and Virginia Tech (2013), studying psychology with focuses in Clinical, Counseling, and Research Psychology. She served as Chapter President of Psi Chi, the National Psychology Honor Society, and holds certifications in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), CAHNS (Certified Advanced Holistic Nutrition Specialist), and Stress Management.

Awards

  • Trisha’s contributions have earned recognition opportunities, including invitations to the Forbes Coaches Council, 40 Under 40 honors, and selection among the Top 100 Innovators in health and wellness.

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