About Us
About the Center
RISE Spiritual Center is a sanctuary for personal growth, healing, exploration, and connection. Designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a welcoming space for individuals to embark on their inner journey and reach their fullest potential.
The center offers diverse programs, including yoga, meditation, breathwork, spiritual workshops, holistic modalities, and personal and spiritual exploration opportunities.
Combining traditional healing methods with evidence-based integrative medicine, the center addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to promote lasting health and vitality. With an emphasis on community, Rise Spiritual Center fosters meaningful relationships and inspires transformative experiences, empowering participants to live with greater purpose, clarity, and peace.
Mark Brewer
FOUNDER, RISE SPIRITUAL CENTER
Mark Brewer is a seasoned therapist with 23 years of experience, guiding individuals in therapy toward healing and self-discovery. He worked in county mental health in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego with individuals, couples, and families that had experienced severe trauma. Mark worked in an Emergency Room for 10 years in North County San Diego. Mark opened his private practice in 2008 and realized more help and healing were needed. After running a very successful private practice, he opened a group practice 10 years ago named WAVE Therapy. The group practice now has 7 locations, 50+ therapists, and serves over 3,000 people per month. He is also the owner of Current Medical Billing and part-owner of PEAK Health Services for psychiatric support.
Mark is embarking on a new chapter in his journey—one that merges science with soul. After decades of helping people navigate the complexities of the mind, he realized that true healing extends beyond psychology alone. It requires a deeper connection to the spirit, the unseen forces that shape our purpose, passion, meaning, resilience, and inner peace.
This realization inspired Mark to open RISE Spiritual Center, a sanctuary for those seeking deeper meaning, transformation, and inner balance. His path of self-exploration led him to study mindfulness, meditation, energy healing, and ancient wisdom traditions, reinforcing his belief that lasting well-being comes from aligning the mind, body, and spirit.
RISE Spiritual Center invites others to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery, offering a space where modern psychology meets spiritual wisdom. Whether through integration, meditation, yoga, mens/
Kimberly Kochergen
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Yoga has been a transformative force in my life, shaping my journey through every season—both joyful and challenging. My first class in college felt intimidating; the idea of staying silent for 90 minutes while twisting into unfamiliar shapes seemed impossible. But little did I know that class would change everything.
In the beginning, yoga was purely physical for me—a way to challenge myself, move my body, and find focus. It quickly became my sanctuary, a place to quiet my busy mind and escape the chaos of daily life. As someone who grew up playing sports, I loved the balance of discipline and freedom that yoga provided. Over time, my practice deepened beyond the postures, becoming a source of self-care, stillness, and healing.
After years of navigating high-stress jobs, I turned to yoga not just as a workout but as a lifeline. The practice gave me the space to reconnect with myself and find peace amidst the busyness. This led me to complete my 200-hour teacher training, fueled by the desire to share yoga’s life-changing benefits with others. I wanted to create a space where students could come as they are, take what they need from their practice, and feel supported on their journey.
Then, life shifted in an unimaginable way. I was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer, a battle that has lasted nearly a decade. During my treatments, yoga became more than a practice—it became my foundation. Whether I was flowing through poses or simply sitting in stillness, my mat became my place of healing. This experience led me to pursue my 300-hour training, completing my journey as a 500-hour certified yoga instructor. Through it all, my passion for yoga only grew stronger.
As Business Development Manager at RISE, I bring my personal and professional experience together to help grow and expand our reach. My goal is to create opportunities that make our offerings—whether through movement, mindfulness, healing practices, or community support—accessible to more people. I am passionate about fostering meaningful connections and building a space where individuals feel empowered to rise above their challenges and embrace their personal growth. Whether you’re exploring new wellness practices, deepening your journey, or seeking a supportive community, I’m here to help create pathways for transformation and connection.
Our Mission & Values
At RISE, we are committed to creating a sacred environment where healing, spiritual exploration, and expanded consciousness thrive. Our core values reflect our dedication to nurturing the connection between mind, body, and soul, fostering a community rooted in love, presence, and transformation.
Core Values
- Sacred Connection
We honor the divine connection between mind, body, and soul, holding space for spiritual growth and inner alignment.
- Inner Wisdom & Intuition
We trust the guidance within, deepening self-awareness through mindfulness, meditation, and self-reflection as pathways to truth.
- Spiritual Exploration & Expansion
We welcome diverse spiritual paths, honoring individual journeys and encouraging curiosity, learning, and the expansion of consciousness.
- Mindfulness & Authenticity
We live in alignment with our highest truth and purpose, embracing our full selves—mind, body, and soul—with love and acceptance.
- Divine Love & Compassion
We lead with love, kindness, and an open heart, supporting others on their journey with understanding and grace.
