Rooted In Rising

Beyond credentials, rooted in lived experience, emotional intelligence, and nontraditional paths to healing.

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The Pillars of Rooted In Rising

Our foundational principles that guide everything we do

Lived Experience as Leadership

We believe those who've lived it are the most qualified to lead it. Our directory centers practitioners whose personal journeys inform their professional path — offering guidance grounded in truth, not theory.

Integrity Over Optics

We value depth over display. Every practitioner is reviewed for alignment, embodiment, and ethical responsibility — not for polish or popularity. We protect the standard, not the aesthetic.

Care that Honors Complexity

We know healing isn't linear, identity isn't binary, and systems don't serve everyone equally. Our platform is built to reflect that — with space for nuance, messiness, and truth.

Access as an Act of Justice

This directory was built to include the voices often excluded — BIPOC, first-gen, justice-impacted, queer, neurodivergent, immigrant, disabled. Access isn't a feature here — it's a foundation.

Community Accountability

We don't believe in cancel culture or unchecked harm. We believe in responsibility, reflection, and relational repair. All practitioners agree to community guidelines rooted in humility, transparency, and ongoing growth.

Embodiment Over Performance

We uplift those who are the work — who hold space with lived wisdom, not borrowed scripts. This isn't about selling a service. It's about holding a standard of care that's been earned through experience.

Our Mission

Rooted In Rising is a global directory spotlighting practitioners beyond credentials—rooted in lived experience, emotional intelligence, and nontraditional paths to healing.

This is a space created for guides, mentors, and coaches who have become the work—not just studied it. If your journey has shaped your practice, this platform is for you.

Our Core Values

  • Honoring those who alchemize pain into purpose
  • Celebrating wisdom earned through experience
  • Prioritizing impact over titles
  • Fostering transparency and integrity
  • Creating heart-centered healing spaces

Who We Serve

This platform reaches people who are underserved, misdiagnosed, or dismissed in traditional systems

BIPOC Communities

Centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who face barriers in traditional healthcare and wellness systems.

First-Generation

Supporting first-generation college students and immigrants navigating systems without family precedent.

Justice-Impacted

Serving individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system and face ongoing stigma.

Neurodivergent

Embracing neurodivergent individuals who often struggle with one-size-fits-all approaches.

LGBTQ+ Community

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking affirming, identity-conscious healing.

Trauma Survivors

Connecting survivors with practitioners who understand the complex landscape of trauma healing.

Our Story

Rooted In Rising was born from a simple recognition: some of the most profound healing happens through connection with those who have walked similar paths.

Traditional wellness and mental health systems, while valuable, often miss the mark for many people—especially those from marginalized communities, those with complex trauma histories, or those whose experiences don't fit neatly into conventional frameworks.

Rooted In Rising exists to bridge this gap—to create a space where lived experience is valued alongside or even above traditional credentials, where healing happens through authentic connection.

We believe that healing is not one-size-fits-all, that wisdom comes in many forms, and that sometimes the person who can help you most is someone who has navigated challenges similar to your own.

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Whether you're seeking support or offering your gifts to the world, we're here to help you find authentic, heart-centered connections.

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