Healing. Vitality. Connection.

Rise Studios is a place dedicated to healing and living with more vitality. We believe in fostering joy and a greater connection to humanity while educating and informing our community.

Empowering

Creating a Space for Holistic Healing

At Rise Holistic Studios, we believe in the power of whole-body health and the mind-body connection. Our journey began with the understanding that addressing the root cause of our illnesses is pivotal to achieving wellness. We empower individuals to heal themselves by providing a comprehensive and integrated approach to care.

Erica Balkhi

Board Advisor

Dr. Serial entrepreneur, Franchise Owner, Franchise Founder, and Business Adivsor.

Justin Lutsky

Head of Platform

Entrepreneur, technology executive and adventurer of film, ocean diving and more.

Nima Behkami

Board Advisor

Ph.D. Harvard, Serial Entrepreneur, Multiple Healthcare Startups, AI Startup Founder & CEO.

Marilyn Test

Creative Director

Known for her work with Tesla and other major U.S. brands, with several years of digital agency experience.

Tania Kotsos

Board Advisor

Motivational Speaker, Trainer, Author, and Mental Mastery Leader

Commercial Leadership

John T. Hewitt

Business Advisory

Entrepreneur, Founded and took two companies public.

Rise Studios

Our amazing experts behind Rise Studios vision and operations.

Meet Our Team

Practitioner Success & Wellness Leadership

Dr. Justin Wilford

Board Advisor

Entrepreneur, Ph.D., Emotional Fitness Coach, and Author. Helping cancer families across the United States.

John B. Balkhi

Chief Executive Officer

Serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in Business , Real Estate, Beauty, Health, and Wellness.

Charise Casiano

Board Advisor

Founder, Renew Psychotherapy, Licensed Psychotherapist

Dr. Beth DuPree M.D., FACS, ABOIM

Board Advisor

Breast Cancer Surgeon, Cancer Survivorship Champion, Integrative Medicine Physician.

Dr. Kathleen (Trear) Moreau

Board Advisor

Naturopathic Medical Doctor

Edwin Hendrick

Business Advisory

Executive Vice President, Head of US Operations, Envision Sciences

Scott Van Vliet

Business Advisory

Corporate Vice President at Microsoft

Mike Merchant

Business Advisory

CEO of Codazen

Josh Garrison

Business Advisory

Senior Director, Reverse Logistics

A Collaborative and Accessible Approach to Holistic Healing

Rise Holsitc Studios offers a pioneering collective of independent practitioners, fostering a unified and integrated approach to healing. With effortless access to premier providers, individuals on a well-being journey can find effective alternative solutions that seamlessly integrating into their lifestyles. 

Collaboration

Practitioners collaborate to provide comprehensive and interconnected care for the whole individual.

Accessibility 

Effortless access to enhanced population health for individuals and employees seeking holistic care.

The relationships that make Rise Studios a trusted choice.

Rise Partners

Yes Collective

Certified Coaching Institute

Coronis Health

FranChoice

Gateway Clinics