WHY RISE EXISTS
A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, FAITH, AND TRANSFORMATION
RISE Combines professional excellence with personal resilience to deliver life-changing results.
ROSA'S JOURNEY:
TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE
Rosa’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose.
At just 19 years old, she endured five near-death experiences in two years — the last, a devastating car accident. These events became the spark that awakened her to a deeper understanding of life and healing. It was through this process that she began developing what would become the RISE Method — a strength-based mind-body training system rooted in the belief that true transformation starts from the inside out.
Rosa went on to become a Division I athlete on a full scholarship at Central Michigan University, graduating with honors and earning a place on the Dean’s List. She won First Team All-Conference for three consecutive years, a testament to her relentless drive and discipline. After university, Rosa worked at GoodLife Fitness, one of Canada’s Top 50 companies to work for, where she spent five years refining her craft as a coach and trainer. Out of 2,800 trainers nationwide, she was ranked among the Top 5 in the country.
TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE
Fueled by a vision to create something bigger, Rosa founded RISE Mind Body in Canada. The facility quickly became a community, where physical training and mind-body transformation were woven together to create lasting change. Alongside her coaching, Rosa launched the RISE with Rosa Podcast, published her book Journey to RISE, and became a leader in teaching people how to transform not only their bodies but their entire lives.
In 2019, Rosa faced another life-altering chapter: the tragic loss of her fiancé in a car accident. At 37 years old, she believed her chance of building a family was gone. Yet, it was through the tools she had forged in her own method — learning how to grieve identities, release trauma, and embrace renewal — that she found her way forward.
In time, she met Mike. Their shared stories of resilience, loss, and faith became the foundation for a new beginning. Together, they built a family, welcoming a daughter, Angelina, and embracing the blessing of raising Audrey and Avery, Mike’s children from his late wife.
Today, Rosa’s journey has come full circle. She is not only reopening a new RISE brick-and-mortar facility in Michigan, but also living proof of what she teaches: that transformation is possible for anyone, at any stage of life.
More than a trainer, Rosa is a visionary, author, and leader, passionately committed to helping people rediscover their strength, heal from the inside out, and live with purpose. Her journey of RISE has ultimately awakened her to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, to whom she has given her life fully. Fitness, for Rosa, is about more than building the body — it is about aligning the mind, body, and spirit in service of who you are truly created to be.
MIKE'S JOURNEY:
TURNING LOSS INTO LEGACY
Mike’s story carries its own trials. After losing his wife, he faced the challenges of raising his two children as a single father. His resilience, work ethic, and ability to build systems gave him the tools to rebuild life — and to help others do the same.
But his journey of transformation didn’t stop there. Like many men, Mike once struggled with unhealthy habits — smoking, drinking, and eating poorly. Over time, he made the decision to change. By committing to healthier choices, he not only reshaped his lifestyle, but also became a living example of the discipline and integrity he teaches others. His ability to transform himself again and again has become one of his greatest strengths — inspiring men to strive to be the best version of themselves.
Since he was 9 years old, Mike knew he wanted to run his own business. At 19, he stepped into his first management and operations role — and never looked back. Over the years, he has successfully led multi-million-dollar companies with more than 70 employees, mastering the art of operations, systems, and leadership.
When Mike met Rosa, their shared experiences of loss and renewal became the foundation for something greater than themselves. With his background in business operations and leadership, Mike brought structure and strategy to Rosa’s vision, helping expand RISE from a philosophy into a facility that could impact countless lives. Today, RISE gives him not only the chance to apply his skills at the highest level, but also a deeper sense of purpose and meaning — building something that transforms lives, families, and communities.
UNITED IN PURPOSE
TOGETHER, ROSA AND MIKE BRING THE HEART OF TRANSFORMATION AND THE BACKBONE OF OPERATIONS TO A BRAND BUILT TO LAST
Rosa and Mike’s paths crossed in the aftermath of loss, but together they found love, purpose, and the vision to help others transform. Their marriage and partnership became the heart of RISE — not just a fitness facility, but a movement for total mind-body transformation.
At RISE, every client’s journey is personal, every transformation is celebrated, and every story matters.
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