Christian Pedretti is an acupuncturist and wellness advocate at NuHouse in Easton and an instructor at their new fitness space, The Void. His approach to health is rooted in the transformative power of self-care, a philosophy not only clinical, but deeply personal. His decade-long search for health is a model for anyone who wants to embrace a healing journey of their own.
Tell us about your wellness journey! How did it begin?
My journey towards becoming an acupuncturist and wellness advocate began at the ripe age of 19 when I was hospitalized with a skin infection that went systemic. It continued to happen sporadically throughout my twenties, and when no one could find the root cause I went digging. There was one chiropractor who practiced functional medicine who was the catalyst for me to change my lifestyle.
It then took me a decade to fine-comb every inch of my life and mental health to find out what was causing my symptoms. Some days I was able to live a normal life, but there were also weeks where I was debilitated in 10/10 pain, at times wishing not to be seen by anyone.
How did that journey lead you to The Void?
The Void is a collection of a decade’s worth of searching for health. The deeper I searched, the more I realized the issues were in my tissues. The technical term would be fascia, the connective tissue that connects all systems in the body. There is a specific style of movement that I teach that helped me deal with multiple autoimmune disorders. Ever since, I’ve become obsessed with movement in its various forms.
Tell us what it means for The Void to be curating a boutique-style hot-fitness environment!
To me it is a funny thing. Often I’m teaching people the basics of what it means to be human disguised in a heated movement class. I’ve been on multiple retreats where sweat lodges were a part of the curriculum. In many Indigenous cultures they intentionally endured physical challenges to simulate and prepare for moving through hard times. The heat adds another layer of challenge but leaves you feeling all sorts of a hormonal high and accomplished.
Explain the range of class offerings.
We don’t want to be a yoga or a HIIT class studio. I appreciate people and businesses that do one thing well, but that’s never been the way we see health. Everyone’s route to wellness is different, and often the people who go hard are the people who need to learn to be more soft and vice versa. So we want to be a bridge for everyone to experience a different pace and challenge.
Describe the work that you do at NuHouse and The Void.
The work I do starts with understanding how people function and then how the form of your body follows that path. I could nerd out and tell you all kinds of things that would ruin a dinner party, but simply put, I see the body through fascia and I listen to humans.
How do the two spaces complement one another?
Part of the reason for The Void is seeing how perfectly they connect. When you’re out of chronic pain or recovered from an injury through our services at NuHouse, you have an option to practice deeper prevention at The Void.
What makes someone a great candidate for NuHouse or The Void?
There isn’t a single person who wouldn’t benefit from our services. We see infants all the way to the elderly at NuHouse. Both spaces offer options for everyone. Ask our staff for specifics about what is going on with you and we’ll have a recommendation that best fits your needs.
What do you hope people leave both spaces feeling?
A sense of wonder, more clarity and deeper breaths.
Describe your morning routine. Is there anything you simply can’t start your day without?
I’d love to say all my mornings are peaceful, but since starting The Void they have been filled with 4 a.m. wake-ups and a quick run to work. My favorite smoothie, though, is dragon fruit, banana, wild blueberries, hemp seeds and filtered water.
How about your nighttime routine?
The best rest I get is when the windows are open and I feel cold enough that I have to have an extra blanket on. Other than that, the more quiet and less stimulation, the better.
What are a few healthy habits you try to practice throughout the day?
Before each patient I try to take one deep conscious breath to reset myself.
What is your preferred exercise routine?
Come to the class I teach. It changes the game.
What’s your favorite meal to make at home?
I try to keep it simple. A nice cut of meat with some basmati white rice and a side of greens.
What are your favorite eateries and restaurants to visit in the Lehigh Valley for a good meal? What do you order?
The Rachel sandwich at Green Vida. They only have it at the Forks location!
Is there anywhere locally that you love to shop for grocery items?
The Easton Farmers’ Market is the best place to get solid produce and quality organic products.
What’s something (food-related or not) that you love to indulge in?
I have a sweet tooth, so it isn’t unheard of for me to be having cookies for breakfast.
Where are some of your favorite (non-food-related) places to visit in the Valley?
I’ll keep my main spot a secret, but I regularly enjoy walking the bike path in Hellertown.
How do you relieve stress?
It takes action to change your state. Cryotherapy or heat exposure are great quick fixes.
What’s your approach to balance?
It’s overrated. There are seasons to put your foot on the gas and then when it catches up to you, listen and recover.
What goals do you have for your personal wellness?
With the fascia work that I’ve done, I have become pretty skinny. I’m currently attending more classes at The Void to put on a little more muscle mass.
How do you stay motivated?
Walks. Good conversations with friends and adequate rest when I’m feeling overwhelmed.
Who is someone you look up to?
John Wineland is someone in the wellness space I really respect.
Do you have a personal mantra that you’d like to share?
I’ve always been really headstrong. So my personal mantra is “Go Deeper.” There is a lot under the surface, and until you make the unconscious conscious you’ll probably continue to hurt the people around you.
Is there anything else you’d like to note?
My best advice to anyone looking to feel better and get closer to the life they want is that you have to change your state to change your habits. So go to a class, switch up your environment and talk to someone out of your normal realm.
19 S. Bank St., Easton | thevoid.studio
Published as “Living Well With" in the February 2025 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
