Department of Commerce Field Representative Cristine Pontillo shares what inspired her journey into energy healing and sound therapy in “The Moment We Rise.”
BROWARD COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A career built on hard numbers and quality assurance doesn’t usually lead to a chapter in a spiritual wellness anthology. But for Cristine Pontillo, that unexpected pivot is exactly the story she tells in “The Moment We Rise: Stories of Healing, Purpose, and the Courage to Choose a New Beginning”. Released September 9, 2026, the anthology features personal accounts of healing, change, self-discovery, and finding new direction. It quickly achieved bestseller status in multiple categories, including Biography Reference & Collections and Mental & Spiritual Healing, spanning the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Pontillo, who has spent years as a Field Representative for the U.S. Department of Commerce, contributes a chapter titled “Mystical Vibrations.” In it, she traces the experiences and interests that drew her toward energy, frequency, sound therapy, and holistic wellness.
Her professional life has been anchored in data, statistics, and quality assurance for 15 years. But alongside that analytical work, a series of personal encounters sparked questions about intuition, energy, and how humans and animals respond to unseen forces. “I feel these animals know something about me that I don’t,” Pontillo writes.
Those lingering impressions fueled a deeper curiosity, leading her to investigate aura imaging, numerology, astrology, yoga, energy practices, and Bio-Well technology. As her research into energy and frequency deepened, she discovered sound therapy and began formal training in holistic modalities.
Her path was also shaped by personal hardship. Pontillo writes openly about her parents’ divorce, the early loss of her brother, difficult friendships and relationships, becoming a single mother of three, and years spent trying to prove her worth to others.
“I have learned that I needed to learn to love myself, that I am good enough for anything that I put my heart and soul into,” Pontillo writes. “I matter!” She says she now passes that lesson on to her children, teaching them that they matter as well.
Her chapter underscores a central theme of “The Moment We Rise”: transformation rarely arrives as a single dramatic moment. More often, it emerges through a chain of experiences that challenge assumptions, reshape desires, and point toward a new direction.
The anthology brings together 15 authors exploring illness and healing, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, shifting identities, spiritual experiences, self-discovery, reinvented dreams, career changes, and unconventional routes to purpose. Vickie Gould, founder of Life Changing Energy, compiled the collection, which was published by Morning Oak Publishing.
About Cristine Pontillo:
Originally from Yonkers, New York, Pontillo is the founder of Mystical Vibrations, a holistic wellness practice based in Broward County, Florida. Balancing a 15-year career with the U.S. Department of Commerce and raising three children, she has channeled her growing interest in energy, frequency, and natural wellness into the holistic healing space. While maintaining her government career, she is pursuing certifications in holistic healing modalities and working toward her Doctorate in Natural Medicine. Through Mystical Vibrations, she offers sound therapy, Bio-Well assessments, aromatherapy, and energy-based practices, with plans to add auriculotherapy and herbalism. Her work blends sound, energy, and natural modalities into personalized experiences aimed at supporting balance and overall well-being.
For media inquiries or to connect with Cristine Pontillo, visit https://mysticalvibrationshealing.com/ or email MysticalVibrations@usa.com.
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Why it matters: Pontillo’s story highlights how professional credibility and personal healing can intersect, offering a model for those navigating career shifts while pursuing transformative passions. Her inclusion in a bestselling anthology also signals a growing mainstream appetite for holistic wellness narratives.
