There are moments in life when we feel stuck, held back by invisible chains of past experiences, unspoken fears, and unconscious trauma. For Edna Coliangco-Chua, an Abundance and Enrichment Coach, these barriers are not roadblocks but signposts, guiding us toward healing and self-discovery. Through her work in psychoneurology, she helps people unearth the deep-seated causes of their struggles, empowering them to step into a life of clarity, abundance and fulfillment.

Her journey into healing was not something she sought, it found her in one of her most vulnerable moments.

A personal crisis

Edna’s path began with a health crisis.

“I was a client myself,” she shares to Dinah Ventura on Pairfect, a show by DAILY TRIBUNE.

“I had preeclampsia during my pregnancy, and someone suggested I try alternative wellness. That’s how I found my way to The Healing House. At the time, it wasn’t even called that — it was just a space where people came for healing.”

What started as an occasional visit soon became a life-changing practice.

“They asked me to come every two weeks to cleanse my energy centers, then weekly. By the time I gave birth to twins. I had zero complications. Zero preeclampsia. Even my doctors were surprised. ‘What happened?’ they asked.”

But it wasn’t just the physical healing that kept her coming back, it was the people. The women who selflessly devoted themselves to healing others created a space unlike any other.

“I would go for the sessions and stay for the conversations and the food. It was a space of complete acceptance.”

That sense of belonging transformed her. What started as curiosity soon deepened into a calling. She immersed herself in learning, drawn to the way unresolved trauma shapes our lives.

Unraveling the unconscious

Edna’s work centers around the unconscious mind, the hidden forces that shape our behaviors, reactions, and emotions.

“For example,” she explains, “imagine you fall off a bike and hurt yourself. The logical response would be to avoid riding a bike again. But sometimes, the trauma goes deeper. Maybe that fear expands, and suddenly, you’re afraid of any mode of transportation, and you don’t even know why.”

Unconscious trauma doesn’t always make sense, but it dictates much of how we move through the world.

One of her clients experienced this firsthand.

“She had a traumatic event when she was younger that severed her relationship with someone important to her. We did a session, and a week later, she came back and said, ‘Guess what? That person called me out of the blue and invited me out. What did you do?’

And I told her, ‘I didn’t do anything. You did something. You released that trauma, and in doing so, you removed the wall that was keeping that person out of your life.’”

Healing with awareness

Healing isn’t just about identifying trauma, it’s about understanding its purpose.

“In my practice, there’s no such thing as good or bad,” Edna says. “Trauma is there to protect you.”

She shares the story of a client with severe anger issues.

“When we traced it back, we realized that her anger was shielding her from pain she had experienced as a child. Once she understood that, the anger softened. It didn’t have to fight for her anymore.”

This awareness is the key to transformation. She stated that when we recognize our triggers, we don’t have to be controlled by them. It doesn’t mean they disappear overnight, but we start responding differently. Instead of reacting unconsciously, we can catch ourselves, take a breath, and choose a new way forward.

The abundance mindset

Beyond trauma healing, Edna helps clients cultivate abundance, not just in wealth, but in fulfillment.

“A lot of people are doing well on paper but still feel unfulfilled. And then there are those who live simply but radiate joy. What’s the difference? Self-love.”

She likens it to a well.

“If you keep drawing water without replenishing it, eventually, all you’ll have left is murky water. The same goes for us. If we give and give without nurturing ourselves, we end up drained. That’s why self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.”

Edna practices what she preaches, setting firm boundaries for her own well-being.

“Whether it’s a massage, a coffee break, or just quiet time, it’s non-negotiable. Do something that is just for you.”

Called to heal

Looking back, Edna sees her journey as something she was meant to do. But it took her own struggles to get there.

“I once went through a deep depression. The doctor prescribed medication, but I wasn’t comfortable with that path. So I turned to alternative healing. I started learning different modalities.”

One of her first clients reinforced this path.

“They had trouble walking. I did a session, and two weeks later, they came back saying, ‘Do you remember me? I walked home after our session.’”

That moment was life-changing.

“It wasn’t because I was some magical healer. It was because their energy started flowing again. That experience changed me. I realized, this is what I’m meant to do.”

A life of purpose

Today, Edna is the co-founder of Palma House, a space for holistic healing. She continues to work with clients, helping them navigate life’s challenges with compassion and wisdom.

Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about realizing you were whole all along. It’s about letting go of the walls that keep us from love, joy, and abundance.

Her message is clear: healing is possible. Abundance is possible. And it all begins with the courage to look within.