
Rise Up
From Regulation
to Liberation

Elevate your capacity to liberate every child’s potential!

Real change for children begins within each one of us.

- What if instead of feeling burned out and
reactive when challenges arise, you could feel
grounded and empowered? - What if you could attune to children,
co-workers and colleagues in ways that uplift
instead of deplete? - What if you could create a heart-connected
environment that ensures a sense of felt-safety for every person in your care and yourself?
Dr. Niki is a sought-after speaker, mindfulness retreat facilitator, curriculum developer, and trainer. Her unique approach to integrating education sciences with mind-body nervous system wellness has supported thousands of administrators, educators, and counselors worldwide.
One breakthrough from Dr. Niki’s trauma-informed approach is this:
Your nervous system is the gateway to
educational reform through the cultivation of safe learning communities.


Director of Expanded Learning,
Pasadena Unified School District


Heart-Centered Connections™
Settle your nervous system.
Co-regulate with youth and peers.
Liberate their potential.
Rise Up


Our Founder, Dr. Niki Elliott
Niki Elliott, PhD is a clinical professor of education at the University of San Diego, founder of the Mindful Leaders Project, and creator/facilitator of the Embodied Equity for Educators and Helping Professionals Certificate Course for the Polyvagal Institute.
