Amino Acid Therapy
& Nutrition Planning

What Is Amino Acid Therapy?

Think of your brain as a battery. Years of stress, poor nutrition, or substance use can drain it. Amino acids are the natural “charging cables” that restore its power — fast. At Rising Lotus Recovery, we use targeted amino acids and nutrition planning methods- taught by Christina Veselak, founder of the Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition- as building blocks of neurotransmitters to:

  • Boost serotonin – Reduce anxiety, sadness, and obsessive thoughts
  • Boost dopamine – Increase motivation, focus, and drive
  • Boost GABA – Promote calm and deep sleep
  • Boost endorphins – Bring back pleasure and emotional resilience

Elizabeth Kabanyan, our COO and expert behind our amino acid and nutrition planning therapy, is a Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach (CRNC1) from Christina Veselak’s Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition. Elizabeth is one of the few recovery leaders who combines clinical-level nutritional neuroscience, advanced amino acid therapy training, and real-world leadership in addiction treatment to replenish neurotransmitters and restore nutritional balance.

This helps your system rebalance more quickly during detox so you can move into deeper recovery sooner.

Why Our Therapy Helps You Feel Better Faster

Here at Rising Lotus Recovery, we believe that your wellness can’t be achieved by treating only the behavior; our therapy aims to address the biology that drives the behavior. This is a secret that other recovery programs miss. We strive to repair your brain so that change becomes possible and detox feels easier. Whether it’s addiction and cravings or depression and anxiety, these challenges are signs that your brain chemistry is running on empty. This is why we combine amino acid therapy with nutritional planning as a dual approach to improve the neurotransmitters’ impact on your recovery process.

By replenishing neurotransmitters and restoring nutritional balance, we can:

  • Help ease withdrawal symptoms faster
  • Support clearer thinking and calmer moods in early recovery
  • Give the body what it needs to start healing sooner

The results of this process can help to shrink your cravings, stabilize your mood, give you back your energy, and ease your detox period so that early recovery feels smoother and more manageable.

What You Can Expect From Our Program

At Rising Lotus Recovery, we combine medical expertise with nutritional and biochemical restoration to give you the safest, most effective start to recovery. Every component works together to reduce discomfort, restore balance, and set the stage for lasting change. This integrated approach heals both your brain and body — making recovery safer, faster, and far more sustainable.

Physician-supervised care using evidence-based medications to safely ease withdrawal symptoms and control cravings.

Identify and address neurotransmitter imbalances that can fuel relapse.

Support natural serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and endorphin production to stabilize mood and reduce cravings.

Create eating strategies that actively repair brain and body health.

Simple, restorative routines to lower stress and improve emotional regulation.

Ensure nutrition, supplementation, and therapy work in sync toward your goals.

Encourage emotional release, self-expression, and motivation.

Track improvements and fine-tune your plan as you recover.

Build lasting habits for sleep, hydration, and blood sugar stability.

Meet Expert

Our very own COO, Elizabeth Kabanyan, is the person who makes this program possible. Built on the pioneering amino acid and functional nutrition methods taught by Christina Veselak, founder of the Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition, Elizabeth is a Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach ,while also having education and experience in:

  • B.S. in Health Administration – California State University, Northridge
  • Psychology of Addiction & Recovery – Stanford Medicine
  • Certified NeuroCoach – Brain-based change strategies
  • Certified Health Coach – Health Coach Institute
  • Dietary Supplement Specialist Certification – Clinical-grade supplementation expertise

As Julia Ross, author of The Craving Cure, says:

“You can’t talk yourself out of a biochemical craving. You have to feed the brain what it’s missing.”

This is why, at Rising Lotus Recovery, we don’t wait for the body to “catch up” after detox — we give it the tools to heal faster from the very start. With Elizabeth’s expertise and our compassionate care, you’ll feel supported in every way — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

We’re Here For You 

Do you need assistance or have questions? Our dedicated team is ready to help. Call us now for confidential support and guidance on your journey to recovery at Rising Lotus Recovery.

Our Treatment Programs

You no longer have to waste time with ineffective treatment methods. We offer personalized and evidence-based programs to help you achieve lasting results, including inpatient detox services, aftercare planning, and biohacking for addiction.

Hear from Others on Their Journey

Our Mission

Our mission is to incorporate medical detoxification, a variety of evidence-based holistic practices, and innovative approaches into our clients’ daily routines, helping them heal their pain and embrace a life free from addiction.

We aim to empower clients on their journey of recovery through integrative treatment and assist each individual to fulfill his/her highest potential.

Choosing a Treatment Center That’s Right for You

We understand addiction takes on various forms for those suffering. Therefore, our services and treatment programs are tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. Whether you’re battling drug or alcohol addiction, we are here to provide care that meets your specific needs while we accompany you on your path to success and sobriety in Los Angeles.

Counseling 

Personalized guidance in a confidential setting, counseling empowers you to explore challenges, build resilience, and develop coping strategies while discovering the root cause of your addiction.

Intervention

Intervention is a thoughtfully planned approach to helping those facing addiction. Our intervention services involve compassionate efforts to encourage change through professional support.

Recovery

Recovery is a lifelong journey marked by accountability and growth. Our recovery services encompass healing, self-discovery, and support for embracing a healthier lifestyle to create a brand new you.

Rise To Your
Potential.

Our Resources 

We have resources to help you start the journey to recovery. Read our blog to learn more about our holistic treatment approach, different types of addiction, and more. 

We’re Here To Answer Your Questions

Get In Touch

We’re located in North Hollywood, in a gorgeous, home-like treatment center on Ampere Avenue. Fill out the form below to contact one of our admissions specialists. They’ll provide compassionate support and guidance, answer your questions, and help you begin the path to recovery. 

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