Rize — Nervous System-First Wellness
Now in Open Beta

Regulate first.
Then optimize.

Rize is a nervous system-first wellness app. Breathwork, journaling, meditation — and an AI guide that meets you exactly where you are, without the overwhelm.

Privacy-first
Built with care
No punitive mechanics
Lumina
Your AI guide

A different kind of wellness app

Most apps add to the noise.
Rize is the space between.

Optimization culture has convinced us to track, hack, and push harder. But growth doesn't happen in the doing — it happens in the integration. Rize creates the conditions for that.

I've been feeling completely overwhelmed lately. Like I can't catch my breath.
Lumina
That sounds exhausting. Before we do anything else — let's take one breath together. Slow inhale through the nose for four counts. I'll let you know when to release.
Okay. That actually helped a little.
Lumina
Good. Your nervous system just shifted, even slightly. That's real. What would feel supportive right now — a short body scan, or just staying here and talking?

Meet Lumina

An AI guide that actually listens

Lumina is the heart of Rize. Not a chatbot, not a content feed — a guide that responds to where you actually are, not where you think you should be.

Whether you have two minutes or twenty, Lumina meets you there. And it never makes you feel bad for showing up late.

What's inside

Everything you need to come back to yourself

Breathwork

Guided breathing patterns — from a quick 2-minute reset to extended sessions — rooted in nervous system science.

Journaling

Thoughtful prompts that help you process, not perform. Write freely or follow a guided reflection.

Meditation

Sessions that actually fit into real life. No spiritual jargon — just practices that work.

AI Guide (Lumina)

A conversational guide that adapts to your state, your pace, and your season of life. Available whenever you need it.

Personal Check-Ins

Gentle daily moments that track how you're actually feeling — without turning it into another thing to optimize.

Insights Over Time

Patterns emerge naturally from your practice. You'll see what's working without us telling you what should be.

Who Rize is for

For anyone who's tired of trying harder

  • You're ambitious and driven, but you're running on empty
  • You've tried other apps and they made you feel like you were doing it wrong
  • You know you need to slow down, but you don't know where to start
  • You want something that works with your life, not against it
  • You're in a hard season and you just need somewhere soft to land
  • You're doing okay — and you want to do this sustainably
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"I built Rize because I needed it. Every app I tried either burned me out further or made me feel guilty for not showing up perfectly. There had to be a better way."

Stella
Founder, Rize

What's coming

We're just getting started

Rize is growing with the community. Here's what's in the pipeline.

Coming soon

Wearable Integration

Connect Oura, Apple Watch, and Fitbit so Lumina can meet you where your body actually is — not just where you think you are.

Coming soon

Lumina Check-Ins

Lumina reaches out to you — a gentle nudge at the right moment, not another notification you ignore.

Coming soon

Cycle Tracking

Understand how your cycle shapes your energy, mood, and capacity — and let Rize adapt to support each phase.

Coming soon

Community Challenges

Sober October. Dry January. Group breathwork weeks. Shared intentions with no leaderboards and no pressure.

From our beta community

Early testers are already feeling the difference

"I didn't expect the AI guide to feel so human. It actually listened instead of just throwing another breathing exercise at me."

Beta tester, Toronto

"Every other app made me feel like I was failing. Rize is the first one that met me where I actually was."

Beta tester, Vancouver

"I've tried everything. Lumina is different. It doesn't feel like an app — it feels like having a guide in my pocket."

Beta tester, Lisbon

15
Closed Beta testers
100%
Would recommend Rize

Beta

Be among the first to experience Rize

Available in Beta — Join to get invited.
Get early access, founding member pricing, and a direct line to shape what Rize becomes.

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Common questions

Answers to what you're wondering

Is Rize free?

During the open beta, you get full access to explore everything Rize has to offer. After beta, Rize will offer a free tier with core features, and a paid tier at $14.99/month or $99.99/year for voice features and full AI Guide access. Beta users get a permanently locked-in founding member rate.

What platforms is Rize available on?

Rize is coming to iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). We're in a private beta right now — join the list above and I'll personally send you an invite.

Is my data private?

Absolutely. Your journals, sessions, and conversations with Lumina are yours. We are privacy-first by design and will never sell your data.

What makes Rize different from other wellness apps?

Most apps are built around streaks, scores, and optimization — which creates its own kind of pressure. Rize is built around your nervous system first. There are no red X's for missed days, no leaderboards, no guilt. Just gentle, consistent support wherever you're starting from.

How do I get in touch?

We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at hello@rizeapp.ca — especially if you have feedback from the beta.