Meet Dawn Rises
About Dawn
A Journey of Healing and Empowerment
Welcome, I’m Dawn, and I’m honored to share my journey with you. My healing path began at the age of 17, following a diagnosis of conversion hysteria—a mental health condition that, at the time, had no effective remedies or healing protocols. This experience ignited a deep curiosity within me, leading to a lifelong study of psychology and the profound connection between the mind and body.
At 33, my journey took another transformative turn when I was diagnosed with multiple life-threatening autoimmune diseases and chronic pain. These challenges propelled me into exploring holistic modalities for wellness, including yoga, breathwork, essential oils, spiritual energetic practices, tantra, and plant medicine. Through perseverance and dedication, I overcame not only the physical ailments but also the emotional and psychological hurdles that came with them.
I healed what they said couldn’t be done—and still, I felt empty. That emptiness became the doorway to the most profound journey of all: the journey home to myself. The deepest way to know oneself is to fully know one’s sexuality—to embody the felt sense of pleasure through the body, not just the mind. It was through this reclamation that I found my truth, my vitality, and my wholeness.
Today, I stand as a testament to the power of self-healing. I’ve healed from seizures, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, PCOS, endometriosis, anxiety, depression, and an addiction to legal pharmaceuticals—including OxyContin. After years of chronic pain, spinal surgery, and a decade spent on disability, I’ve reclaimed my health, voice, and full sexual expression.
I’ve done what I was told “could not be done.”
So can you.
But true healing isn’t just about the individual—it’s about the collective. Our liberation is tied together. Healing cannot exist in a world where oppression, exclusion, and discrimination still thrive. That’s why inclusivity is at the heart of everything I do. No matter your background, identity, ability, or experience, you are welcome here.
My Focus: Tantra and Sexology
At the heart of my work lies the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Five Element Tantric Teachings—ancient shamanic practices rooted in both the Tibetan Buddhist and Bon traditions, designed to balance, nourish, and heal the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.
These sacred teachings have been preserved and passed down through the unbroken Shangpa Kagyu lineage of Niguma, carried through generations of wisdom holders, from HE Kalu Rinpoche to my teacher, Lama Tashi Dundrup. This lineage transmission forms the living foundation of my work as both an ABS Certified Tantra Sexologist and ABS Certified Sexologist.
The Tibetan Five Element Practices offer a transformative approach to healing and energy medicine. They can be engaged both sexually and non-sexually, dissolving toxic thought patterns, purifying emotional imprints, and restoring balance to the energy centers (chakras). In alignment with Eastern philosophy, where the energy body is considered to come before the physical body, this work supports the cultivation of vitality, emotional clarity, and mental harmony—with effects that ripple throughout every area of life.
These practices are interwoven into the Authentic Tantra™ modality, which includes meditation, movement, connection, and pleasure as foundational tools for awakening. Whether you’re seeking to deepen intimacy, heal emotional wounds, or awaken to your full potential, this work is a sacred pathway toward a more harmonious, liberated, and empowered state of being.
Together, we’ll explore how these ancient tools can activate and enrich your energy body, guiding you toward optimal health, balance, and wholeness—inside and out.
Dawn created a space for me where I felt safe enough to show up exactly as I was, without judgment or fear. When parts of me surfaced—parts I didn’t even know existed or that I struggled to accept—she guided me with tools and wisdom that helped me access my inner strength and show up fully for myself.
Through her compassionate guidance, Dawn helped me break free from generational ties and patterns that no longer served me. She showed me how to stop self-abandoning and truly heal, allowing me to step into my power and embrace my authenticity.
As a result of our work together, my relationships have deepened, my business has flourished and the love I have for myself and the joy I have in life are like never before. Dawn’s ability to hold space for transformation is truly remarkable, and I am forever grateful for the profound impact she’s had on my life.
A Holistic Approach to Healing
My healing journey has been shaped by a myriad of modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Biofeedback
- Emotional Release
- Somatic Healing
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Inner Child Work
- Reiki
- Trauma Healing
- Nonviolent Communication
- Yoga
These modalities ultimately led me to the profound practices of plant medicine and trauma-informed, lineage-based Tantra (Authentic Tantra™), which have been the most transformative.
Honoring Your Uniqueness
Every person’s journey is as unique as their fingerprint. While I offer a variety of services, my approach is deeply personalized. Together, we’ll co-create a path that honors your feelings, needs, and desires, incorporating the modalities that resonate most with you. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, reclaim your strength, and embrace your sovereignty.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. It’s a privilege to hold space for your growth and self-discovery. Let’s embark on this transformative path together.
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