Meet Michelle Simmons

Michelle Simmons is a certified yoga and meditation instructor dedicated to helping others find balance in body, mind, and spirit. With extensive experience in creating wellness retreats and mindfulness programs, she leverages her background in environmental management to support healthcare professionals, teams, and communities with stress management, resilience, and sustainability efforts—highlighting the healing power of nature and the importance of connecting with the natural environment.
Through Rise Well Wellness, Michelle brings a holistic approach to well-being—offering yoga, meditation, sound healing, and immersive retreats tailored to the needs of healthcare organizations, fitness centers, and community groups.
A Vision for Healing and Equity
Michelle founded Rise Well with a simple belief: that everyone deserves access to wellness. She’s a passionate advocate for health equity and is committed to making wellness experiences more inclusive, accessible, and transformative.
Together with our trusted retreat partners, Rise Well creates immersive experiences that empower individuals and teams to rise above burnout, reconnect deeply, and return to life with clarity and strength.
“My mission is to create spaces where healing is possible—and sustainable.”
— Michelle Simmons