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Rise & Release is a Utah-based initiative dedicated to guiding individuals and communities back to balance and forward into brilliance.
Through therapy, retreats, and community empowerment, we create healing spaces where growth is layered, accessible, and deeply transformative. Our mission is simple: to help people return to themselves, strengthen connections, and rise into their purpose and brilliance. We believe in integrity, compassion, and accessibility, and we know that true empowerment comes from rising together as a community. At Rise & Release, we envision a world where healing is universal, empowerment is collective, and every person has the support they need to shine.
“A world where healing is accessible, empowerment is collective, and every person is supported in rising into the fullest expression of themselves.”
Gina Shields | Founder, Rise & Release Initiative
CMHC (Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona) · Certified Neuropsychotherapist · EMDR, DBT & IFS-informed
“I built Rise & Release because I believe healing shouldn’t be complicated to find. Whether you need clinical support, a space to breathe, or a community of women who get it, we have a door for you.”
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