Services

What Do We Offer?

This is NOT your typical self-defense program.

Online Course

Practical. Private. Designed with You in Mind.

Our online program is designed specifically for women who want to feel safer, stronger, and more empowered—without the pressure of a traditional class setting.

Whether you’ve experienced trauma, live alone, or simply prefer to learn on your own terms, this course was built for you.

  • Expert, real-world instruction

  • Identify red flags and trust your instincts

  • Discover simple habits you can use on day one

  • Create personal safety plans for home, travel, or everyday life

Private Coaching

Personalized. Supportive. Real-World Ready.

This is where RAISE shines above other self-defense instruction. We offer various programs that are customized to YOU!

In-person sessions are available for those local to Lynchburg, Virginia.

Not local? No problem—I also offer virtual sessions so you can get the same personalized and expert support from the comfort of your home.

Group Coaching

Grow in a supportive, like-minded community setting.

  • In-person or virtual

  • Invite your friends, family, or co-workers and learn together

  • Shared insights, reflection, and accountability

  • Lower cost, high impact

In-Home Safety Assessment

Know your weak spots-before someone else does.

Your home should be the one place where you feel completely secure—but sometimes, we don’t know what vulnerabilities exist until it’s too late.

As a former police officer who’s investigated hundreds of break-ins and domestic incidents, I’ll walk through your space with a trained eye and help you spot hidden risks you may not have thought of.

  • Identify weak points

  • Review everyday habits that may invite risk

  • Customized safety plan

  • Discuss simple upgrades that can strengthen your security

Guest Speaking

Support women. Prevent violence. Start with awareness.

Inspire and equip your audience with engaging, customizable safety presentations designed to fit your group’s unique mission and needs. Whether for a business, nonprofit, school, or community event, these talks provide practical strategies to help women feel more prepared and confident in everyday life.

  • Tailored to your business, organization, or community group

  • Situational awareness and de-escalation tips

  • Warning signs of violence or harassment

  • Commuting and after-hours safety tips

  • Everyday self-defense and boundary-setting

Dog Industry Professionals

Recognize risks. Respond confidently. Work safely.

Running your own dog business shouldn’t mean feeling uneasy about your safety. Whether you visit clients in their homes or invite them into yours, this program gives you the tools to stay safe and confident while working alone. Learn how to recognize potential risks, set clear boundaries, and handle uncomfortable situations with calm control—so you can focus on your clients and the dogs you love, not your fears.

  • Build daily safety habits that stick

  • Reduce anxiety when working alone

  • Set clear boundaries and stick to them

  • Stay calm and in control under pressure

  • De-escalation tips for dealing with irate clients

Let's Get You Started today!

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