Me Ra Koh - The Photo Mom

The studio is quiet tonight.

A deep peace rests in this place.

Five years ago, the Rising Phoenix was simply a dream in our upstairs loft.

We never could have imagined that one day therapists would be studying the neuroscience informed FIORIA Method, that we would be conducting case studies, or that people would travel from across the country to experience what happens when photography, neuroscience, and healing come together.

What humbles me most isn't any of that.

It's the people.

The stories.

The courage.

The willingness to believe that healing is possible.

Tonight, as our Rising Phoenix Anniversary Giveaway comes to a close, Brian and I find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for every person who has trusted us with their story over these last five years.

And if you've been thinking about entering, this is your gentle reminder.

✨ One person will receive a $1,000 Gift Certificate

✨ Five more will receive $600 Gift Certificates toward a Rising Phoenix Experience

Deadline: Tonight at midnight.

❤️ ENTER HERE: https://fioria.us/anniversary

We would be honored to read your story.

Still We Rise,

Me Ra

{he's only 18}
I posted stories today about Joshua, a young man who came with his family this weekend for his Rising Phoenix Experience.

As we learned parts of his story, I just felt the gravity of all our young adults go through in this day and age.

Joshua has overcome so much.

And his whole family showed up to celebrate him on Saturday.
Even great grandma!

There’s something really powerful about watching someone step into who they truly are… with their family right there beside them.

It’s not just a moment.
It shifts how they see themselves… and how they’re seen.

And that kind of shift doesn’t stay contained.
It ripples into everything.

If you’re in a season where things feel heavy or uncertain…
just keep taking the next step.

Sometimes that’s where everything begins to change.

Still we rise,
Me Ra