Classes & Meet Ups

Prenatal education, postpartum support groups, family meet ups, movement classes, and more!

Midwifery & Doula Services

 Onsite offices of Cherry Blossom Doula Services and Aurora Midwifery home birth practice

Pregnancy/Postpartum Services

Thrive Pelvic Health & Wellness providing personalized pelvic floor therapy 


September Events


9/1- 7:00pm-8:15pm- Prenatal Yoga- Taught by Lisette Pena. Text 602-705-2307 to sign up

9/2 -6:30-9pm- HypnoBirthing-  Taught by Rachelle Navarro. Sign up at www.happybirthingaz.com

9/7 -6:00pm- Hope & Healing Support Group- Led by Mother & Founder CO for those who have experienced birth related trauma. RSVP by emailing hello@motherandfounderco.com

9/9- 10:00-11:00- Postpartum Support Circle- Come as you are! No RSVP needed. Join us at Root & Rise. Facilitated by Alyssa Johns of Aurora Midwifery 

9/14-6:30-8pm- Postpartum Meet Up-  Hosted by Cherry Blossom Doula Services, open to all; Topic: Birth Aftermath Q &A led by Dr. Kim Bryant and postpartum doula Marlene. RSVP here 

9/17- 5:00pm-7:00pm LIGHT Open House & Wine Tasting event

9/21-6:00-7:00- Harper’s Heart Pregnancy Loss Support Group- register by emailing here

9/23- 10:00-11:00- Postpartum Support Circle- Come as you are! No RSVP needed. Join us at Root & Rise. Facilitated by Lisette Pena of Aurora Midwifery & Vida Movement

9/25-10am-2pm- Mind-Body Birth- In-person, 4 hour, birth education, taught by Lisette Pena. Register here

9/25- 5-8pm Ladies Igniting Growth Happiness & Transformation https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-ladies-igniting-growth-happiness-transformation-events-tickets-153398221209

9/28- 7-8:30 pm- CB Monthly Meet Up- Importance of Movement in Labor- Led by Dr. Kim Bryant, pelvic floor PT and Cherry Blossom Doula Services
*Private event for Cherry Blossom and Aurora clients* Register here

9/30- 6:30-8:30- Birth Blessing- Come join us for a time to celebrate your pregnancy and honor your upcoming birth. You will take home blessed birth beads, an herbal sitz bath, and affirmation cards. We will build community, enjoy light snacks, and enjoy a peaceful birth meditation. Tickets are $60. RSVP by emailing auroramidwiferyaz@gmail.com

Our Founders

Alyssa Leon, Lisette Pena, and Alyssa Johns collaborated to found Root & Rise Collective in order to serve the Phoenix and East Valley communities with education, connection, and resources surrounding pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. 

All three women have hearts for serving and lifting up all the families that walk through our doors.

Root & Rise Collective
4121 E Pueblo Ave, Rear House
Mesa, AZ 85206
rootandriseaz@gmail.com