Rise in the Press: Our Story Featured in Voyage LA
We’re honored to share that Rise Mindful Healing was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine, a publication dedicated to highlighting the voices of entrepreneurs and changemakers throughout Southern California.
In the article, we opened up about the personal stories that led us to create Rise, the challenges we faced building a wellness studio from the ground up, and what makes our approach to healing so different from other spaces in the wellness world.
At Rise, every part of our space, from the infrared sauna to our red light therapy lounge to the way we guide yoga and meditation - is grounded in one intention: to help people feel safe, supported, and at home in their bodies.
We didn’t start Rise because wellness was trendy—we started it because something was missing. And for those of us navigating stress, trauma, and the weight of daily life, that missing space made healing feel out of reach.
In the Voyage LA interview, we had the chance to talk about:
Why nervous system regulation is the heart of everything we do
How our lived experiences inspired the creation of Rise
The hurdles we faced opening a brick-and-mortar wellness studio in Old Town Newhall
And how we hope to shift the conversation around what wellness really means in our Santa Clarita community
You can read the full feature here: Read Our Interview in Voyage LA
The Story Behind Rise
If you’re new here—welcome. We’re Gracie and Jennifer, longtime friends, trauma survivors, and now co-founders of Rise Mindful Healing.
Our friendship began on the sidelines of our sons’ baseball games, but it deepened through shared hikes, long talks, and the mutual realization that we were both on a healing journey—just missing the kind of space that could truly support it.
Rise was built from that connection.
What started as a dream is now a full-service wellness studio offering:
Gentle, accessible classes in yoga, breathwork, and meditation
Sound baths and red light therapy to support nervous system balance
A peaceful infrared sauna space, available for private or communal sessions
Trauma-informed bodywork designed to help release stored stress and tension
Curious about our offerings? Explore more: View Our Services & Amenities
What Makes Rise Different?
We’ve been asked this a lot lately—especially since the article came out. And the answer is simple: we lead with emotional depth, not aesthetics.
So many wellness spaces are about performance—how things look from the outside. At Rise, we care more about how you feel on the inside.
When you walk through our doors, we want you to immediately exhale.
To feel calm.
To feel seen.
To feel safe.
We believe healing shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should feel human. And it should happen in community.
Want to Learn More?
We’d love for you to come experience Rise for yourself. Whether it’s your first yoga class, a guided meditation, a reset in the sauna, or a bodywork session tailored to your needs—you’re welcome here.
If you're local to Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, or the surrounding area, we invite you to stop by and discover what it feels like to be truly supported in your wellness journey.
We’re so grateful to the team at Voyage LA for featuring our story and helping us share the deeper “why” behind Rise.
And we’re even more grateful to our growing community—for believing in what we’re building, showing up for yourselves, and helping us spread the word that healing can be gentle, grounded, and deeply powerful.
With heart,
Gracie & Jennifer
Co-Founders of Rise Mindful Healing