your brain deserves a sunrise

Feel energized, calm, and like yourself again, without burning out, forcing it, or doing “all the right things” that never actually work.

Nature + Neuro = Chill

What if you could finally feel better... for real this time?

Imagine waking up with actual energy.
Not the caffeinated, white-knuckling-through-the-day kind. 
The real kind.

Imagine your brain feeling clear instead of foggy.
Your body feeling safe instead of on high alert.
Your nervous system finally catching a break.

That’s not wishful thinking.

That's what happens when you stop treating symptoms and start addressing what's really going on: neuroinflammation.

And when you combine cutting-edge neuroscience with the restorative power of nature?
That’s when the magic happens!

You've tried everything, so why are you still exhausted?

You’ve done the yoga. The meditation apps. The supplements.

The “just rest more” advice that makes you want to scream.

And yet here you are: still burnt out, still anxious, still running on fumes.

Here’s the truth nobody’s telling you:

Your brain isn’t broken. It’s inflamed!

And most wellness plans completely miss this. They throw Band-Aids at symptoms instead of addressing the root cause… the neuroinflammation that’s keeping your nervous system stuck in overdrive.

That’s where brainRISE comes in.

Neuroscience Meets Nature. Finally, Healing that Sticks.

At brainRISE, we don’t do surface-level wellness. We do brain-level transformation.

I’m Marcelle Siegel, PhD, cognitive scientist, neuroanatomist, and your friendly neighborhood brain whisperer. I’ve spent years studying what actually works to calm neuroinflammation, regulate your nervous system, and help high-achieving, stressed-out humans feel like themselves again.

My approach isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about healing smarter.

Here's what makes brainRISE different:

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Science-Backed Strategies

No fluff. No trends. No BS. Just evidence-based neuroscience that actually works.

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Nature as Medicine

From sun exposure to forest bathing, we harness the healing power of the natural world because your brain evolved outdoors, not under fluorescent lights.

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Radically Inclusive

All brains, all bodies, all identities are welcome here. Neurodivergent? Queer? Chronic illness warrior? You belong.

Real Tools for Real Life

You won’t just learn what’s happening in your brain, you’ll learn how to regulate it, reduce inflammation, and reclaim your energy.

This is for you if...

✅ You’re exhausted by one-size-fits-all wellness advice that doesn’t fit your brain. 

✅ You want science-backed support that actually honors your lived experience.

✅ You keep downloading free resources that collect dust because they don’t help.

✅ You’re ready to stop masking, forcing, and pushing through.

✅ You have a curious mind and want tools that actually make sense.

✅ You’re done burning out and ready to start healing.

What People Are Saying

Lyn's Transformation

“A little over six months ago, I went to brainRISE with the problem of feeling trapped in a cycle of discomfort and low energy. It was incredibly challenging because my anxiety was preventing me from enjoying daily activities. 

After a few months of working with Dr. Siegel, I experienced a remarkable shift that I hadn’t thought possible. These shifts weren’t just about my physical health; they had a ripple effect on my mood, energy levels, and overall enjoyment of life.

This transformation is more than just a change in routine; it’s a change in perspective, in possibilities, and in reclaiming the life I had once feared was out of reach.” ~ Lyn

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Hi, I'm Marcelle!

Marcelle Siegel, PhD (she/her)

I’m a cognitive scientist, neuroanatomist, and biohacking brain whisperer on a mission to help you feel better using the latest scientifically backed strategies that actually work.

As someone who knows what you’re going through, I’ll guide you through the chaos and show your body new ways of creating health (like you never thought possible!), all the way down to the neurons.

This isn’t hustle culture wellness. This is real healing.

Let’s create your HappyChill together!

As seen in: Science Education, NeuroCareers: Doing the Impossible, and TheraBundle