Our Mission

At Rise Up Together! our mission is to help people through their healing journey and through the challenges of mental health by advocating for a holistic approach to wellness. We are committed to empowering people to find healthy programs and activities to support their body, mind, spirit and soul.

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We connect those on their mental health journey, as well as their caregivers and loved ones, with holistic resources such as:

• ​Shiatsu

• Rock Climbing

• Sound Therapy

• Equine Therapy

• Exercise

• Meditation

• and more!

eMMe is about so much more than what is written here so I encourage you to visit their website to get a full picture of what you can expect (and enjoy):​

• 60-minute, 1-on-1 sessions; spaced with client-determined preferences for a coaching and or bodywork focused experience.

• Comprehensive whole-human assessment.

• CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage, Fascial Manipulation, and or Massage Techniques for targeting chronic issues.

• The incorporation of coaching and embodiment approaches during bodywork sessions.

• Personalized mindfulness practices to help you connect with an embodied and evolving life experience.

• Helpful tools, tips, and referrals to practitioners in supplemental therapeutic approaches to assist with meeting your objectives.

• Unlimited guidance and support via email.

Hi, I’m Lisa Decatorsmith and I look forward to meeting you and working with you. Not many people want to spend a ton of time reading websites these days, so I will “get to the point”! I’ve been in practice for over 20 years and I still absolutely love the practice of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture - it is an amazing and truly holistic way to improve or perhaps experience your health for the first time. Chinese medicine is really just a unique way of describing the way your body works. As such I can use its principles to treat almost any health condition you might face. Call me at 847-381-6400 to learn how I might help you.

• Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

• Licensed Acupuncturist (IL)

• Master of Science in Oriental Medicine

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

• Graduate of Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

• Certified Stone & Crystal Medicine Practitioner

• Previous history of 25 years in the field of radiology

• Commonly treats: acute & chronic pain, stress, tension & migraine headaches, orthopedic & sports injuries, menstrual difficulties, hormone imbalances, fatigue, insomnia, menopause & aging, asthma, allergies, digestive problems, emotional issues.

• Microneedling for the reversal of skin aging and hair loss as well as minimizing scars is offered as well.

I love working with patients who are ready to take charge of their health and wellbeing. My practice is geared toward whole health, treating the entire person – body, mind, and spirit – with a strong belief that all three are crucial to regaining wellness.
My treatment style is based in Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques with the addition of the modern technology of electro-acupuncture. Nutrition and lifestyle coaching, Taoist Stone and Crystal Medicine, and TCM Essential Oil Medicine are all incorporated into most treatments.

Founder Shanna Bierman, RN, spent her career as a labor and delivery nurse specializing in women’s health and supporting families during some of life’s most powerful moments. When a career-altering injury unexpectedly ended her ability to continue in the role she loved, Shanna was faced with a profound shift, one that led her into recovery, reflection, and ultimately, rediscovery.

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During this season of healing, Shanna returned to a lifelong calling that had quietly shaped her life for more than 30 years: herbalism and holistic wellness.

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Shanna stands as a beacon of wellness and wisdom, blending her clinical nursing background with generations of herbal knowledge. She is the visionary behind Intentional Teas and Sunshine Reiki Wellness, bringing a multifaceted approach to holistic health as a holistic healer, wellness consultant, public speaker, teacher, and lifelong seeker of sunshine. As avid gardener and animal lover,

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Intentional Teas offers handcrafted herbal teas, infused syrups, and thoughtfully curated wellness products designed to support the body’s natural ability to heal and restore balance. Each blend reflects Shanna’s hands-on approach and deep respect for plant medicine, nourishment, and mindful self-care.

As a child who grew up Northeast of Beijing, I drank a lot of teas with my grandma. And those moments were some of the most nourishing and healing times of my life.

Holistic wellness for me as a child was much like brunch… it was simply a way of a joyful life.

After feeling stressed, anxious, and burnt out from working in the notoriously grueling fashion industry for 10+ years I desperately wanted to go back to a time and place where taking care of myself was simple and wonderful.

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In the beginning of 2018 I took a transformative trip with my mom to Shangri-la, Yunnan where I discovered the Rose tea the locals enjoy. It was so unique and special - it was like nothing I've ever had, it transported me to a whole new floral paradise universe.

And after tasting and testing over 100 flowering herbs and tens of thousands miles more traveled to source the finest ones The Qi was born. To bring you the most beautiful sensory tea ritual for a daily dose of Zen, beauty, and nourishment.

I so hope you love and enjoy them as much as I do! And I hope they bring you much need daily moments of wonder and joy.

- Lisa

Message from Ninetta:

I don't eat a lot of red meat but when I need its nurtients, I turn to Northstar Bison for their bison and their delicious ready-made bison bone broth. I eat bison because as I was coming off a vegetarian lifestyle I meditated and asked for guidance as to who in the animal world would best serve me. "Bison" is what I heard. Every time I put a piece of that lovely being into my body I feel a grand connection with it and a mingling of energies. For me, it is a spiritual experience as I honor the sacrifice that this being made, fulfilling its destiny to nourish me. Aho!

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And one thing about this company: their customer service is outstanding, and their packaging is second to none. I think most everything is shipped frozen and I've often said that you could place their package of goods on the surface of the sun and it still wouldn't thaw! That's how much care they put into their work!

Founded in 2000, Bee Hive Candles began on a tiny kitchen stove in our small home in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest. During the cold, rainy winter, we used handmade molds and melted small chunks of beeswax in old pots to create just a few candles at a time.

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While we've grown a lot since those early days, we're still a small, family-run business fortunate enough to do what we love every day.

Today, all our candles are made by hand in a new workshop we built near our home in the Mt. Baker foothills in 2006. We use only 100% pure beeswax gathered right here in the USA.

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From Ninetta: I've tried MANY beeswax candles from different companies, and am glad I found Bee Hive Candles. I mostly use their tea lights at my studio, but also use their tapers and pillars. They burn beautifully! Not the cheapest around, but well worth the investment!

From Ninetta: Stay tuned for more faves!