Welcome to a new era of healing and well-being
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE:
To provide a serene and supportive haven for survivors of trauma, specifically sexual and intimate partner violence. We will offer a private, safe, residential, and outpatient environment that fosters a healing journey through counseling, health, and wellness services.
Sirona Healing Center is a first-of-its-kind, private pay service that supports survivors in their healing, after their traumatic event, and avails the opportunity for a renewed life ahead.
Our primary goal is to be a beacon of hope and healing for those we serve and provide a positive role model in our beautiful Southern California community.
the Founders
Jessica Pride | Co-Founder
With over fifteen years of dedicated service to survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and workplace harassment, Jessica Pride has emerged as a compassionate advocate for personal transformation. As a specialized personal injury attorney and Managing Partner of The Pride Law Firm, her unparalleled success includes an impressive record of never losing a case and securing the highest single plaintiff settlement for child sexual abuse in California.
As the President of the Board of Directors for the Center for Community Solutions (CCS), San Diego County's domestic violence and rape crisis center, Jessica played a pivotal role in expanding its budget from $3 million to $7 million. During her tenure, CCS achieved remarkable financial stability and extended crucial resources to more than 80,000 individuals, including safe housing, counseling, and legal support.
Jessica's impact extends nationally through her co-founding of the Sexual Assault Litigation Group for the American Association of Justice (AAJ). This initiative educates attorneys across the nation on compassionate legal practice, ensuring survivors receive the support they deserve in civil court. In a groundbreaking move, Jessica became the first civil attorney to employ a full-time in-house victim advocate, setting a new industry standard for client care.
However, her commitment to holistic well-being doesn't stop there. Recognizing the need for a sanctuary where women can rediscover themselves and embark on a journey of self-discovery, Jessica co-founded the wellness center, Sirona Healing Center. This retreat-like haven is a dedicated space where individuals can rekindle their sense of self and explore diverse healing modalities tailored to their unique path, promoting enduring well-being and improved quality of life.
Jessica Pride's life's work revolves around positively transforming lives, one person at a time, and empowering individuals to find their own path to healing and wellness.
Verna Griffin-Tabor | Co-Founder
Verna Griffin-Tabor has worked in the field of sexual assault and relationship violence for more than 40 years. From 1998 to 2023, she served as the CEO of Center for Community Solutions (CCS) —an innovative, non-profit social services agency serving survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, and elder abuse in San Diego County. Over 50+ years, CCS has celebrated many achievements, including being the first women’s center in the country, operating the first temporary restraining order clinic in the state, and currently staffs the only rape crisis center in the City of San Diego.
Verna’s career has been dedicated to the prevention and intervention of sexual assault, relationship violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. She served on the board of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence for five years; as well as various community boards, including the University of San Diego’s Advisory Board on Non-Profit Management and Blue Shield of California’s Advisory Board. Verna has achieved numerous prestigious honors and awards. In 2019, she was named “Woman of the Year” by San Diego Magazine; San Diego Daily Transcript honored her as the “Distinguished Non-Profit Leader,” and she was a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s “Non-Profit CEO Leader of the Year.”
In addition, Verna received the Non-Profit Management Award for “Excellence in Leadership”; the San Diego Domestic Violence Council’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.”; the San Diego County Bar Association’s “Distinguished Citizen Award”; and the San Diego Domestic Violence Council’s “Andrea O’Donnell Award.” She served as President of the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. Verna earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University.