About Rise - Relax - Recover

We're building a community where professionals recover from burnout and reclaim their lives.

Our Mission

We believe burnout is not a personal failure—it's a signal that something needs to change. Our mission is to create a supportive community where high-performing professionals can recover, heal, and build sustainable lives.

We provide practical recovery strategies, expert guidance, and genuine human connection for professionals who've spent years giving everything to their work and are ready to reclaim balance.

Compassion

We meet you where you are without judgment. Your journey is unique, and we honor that.

Community

Healing happens in connection. You're not alone in this journey.

Evidence-Based

Our strategies are grounded in research and delivered by experienced professionals.

Sustainability

We help you build lasting change, not quick fixes. Real recovery takes time.

Our Story

Rise - Relax - Recover was founded by a team of wellness professionals who experienced burnout firsthand. After watching colleagues struggle silently and leave their professions, we realized there had to be a better path.

We started this community because we believed:

  • Burnout is treatable, not a character flaw
  • Professionals deserve support tailored to their unique demands
  • Recovery happens in community, not in isolation
  • You can build a fulfilling career without sacrificing your health

Today, we're proud to serve hundreds of professionals from healthcare, law, emergency services, hospitality, and corporate sectors. Each member brings their story, wisdom, and commitment to recovery. Together, we're proving that a different path is possible.

Our Expert Team

Led by experienced professionals dedicated to your burnout recovery and long-term wellness.

Sarah Mitchell, LCSW

Clinical Director & Burnout Recovery Specialist

Credentials & Experience

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years in burnout recovery and workplace mental health. Previously directed the Burnout Recovery Program at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Specializes in high-stress professions including healthcare, law, and emergency services.

Specialties:

  • ✓ Trauma-informed burnout recovery
  • ✓ Stress management & anxiety
  • ✓ Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • ✓ Peer group facilitation
  • ✓ Professional wellness coaching

Dr. James Chen, PhD

Wellness Coach & Resilience Researcher

Credentials & Experience

PhD in Organizational Psychology with 15+ years researching resilience and burnout prevention in high-performing professionals. Published author on stress management strategies. Certified Health Coach and workplace wellness consultant.

Specialties:

  • ✓ Evidence-based resilience building
  • ✓ Stress physiology & nervous system
  • ✓ Work-life integration strategies
  • ✓ Mindfulness & meditation coaching
  • ✓ Professional boundaries training

Patricia Hughes, MD

Sleep Medicine & Wellness Doctor

Credentials & Experience

MD with Board Certification in Sleep Medicine and 10+ years of experience treating sleep disorders in professionals. Integrated medicine approach combining conventional and holistic wellness practices. Advisor for corporate wellness programs.

Specialties:

  • ✓ Sleep recovery & optimization
  • ✓ Nutrition for wellness
  • ✓ Holistic health coaching
  • ✓ Integrative medicine
  • ✓ Fatigue & energy management

Monthly Expert Workshops

Beyond our core team, we host monthly expert-led workshops featuring specialized professionals:

Licensed Therapists

Specializing in trauma-informed care, anxiety management, and professional burnout recovery

Mindfulness Instructors

Certified meditation teachers with experience working with high-stress professional populations

Nutrition Specialists

Registered Dietitians focused on energy management and sustainable eating for busy professionals

Recovery Coaches

Certified professionals who've personally overcome burnout and specialize in sustainable wellness

All experts are carefully vetted, licensed, and experienced in supporting high-performing professionals in healthcare, law, emergency services, and hospitality. Your $35/month membership includes unlimited access to all expert workshops and community support.

Why Choose Rise - Relax - Recover?

Professional Understanding

We understand the unique demands, pressures, and challenges of high-performing professionals. Our program is designed specifically for people like you.

Proven Strategies

Our recovery approach combines evidence-based wellness practices, expert guidance, and peer support. Real professionals, real results.

Affordable Access

At $35/month, you get access to expert workshops, peer support, resources, and community—for less than a single therapy session.

Safe Community

Strict confidentiality, trained facilitators, and community guidelines ensure a safe space where you can be vulnerable and authentic.

Flexible Format

Access discussions live or via recording. Use resources 24/7. Recovery works on your schedule, not ours.

Expert Support

Benefit from licensed professionals, experienced facilitators, and a community of people walking the same path.

Ready to Join Our Community?

Start your recovery journey today. Meet professionals who understand, access expert guidance, and build lasting change.

Join for $35.00 / month