our approach

SomaRoot: Center for Embodied Arts is a community-focused space led by skilled practitioners. We provide trauma-aware, creative, and body-based healing. As a queer-owned healing center, we offer many services to support different needs and personal growth.

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Visionary and Directorial Team

  • Brae Onnah Sisk CMT, RSMTE

    FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    SOMATIC MOVEMENT THERAPIST & EDUCATOR
    TUI NA & ACUPRESSURE THERAPIST

    HEALING THROUGH THEATER AND ART

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  • Moti the Dog

    MOTI IS AN UNOFFICIAL THERAPY DOG WHO IS TRAINED TO GREET AND CARE FOR CLIENTS AS THEY COME TO THE CENTER

    MOTI'S LIFE

  • Michele Lando LCSW

    CLINICAL DIRECTOR

    SPECIALIZING IN GENDER AFFIRMING SERVICES
    & BRAIN SPOTTING

    SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE

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SomaRoot collaborating practitioners & community partner members

  • LMFT, Trainspotting

    Nancy Lynn Neidhardt LMFT

    COLLABORATOR

    EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY
    BRAIN SPOTTING

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  • craniosacral, myofascial

    Cornelia (Connie) Brattan

    COLLABORATOR

    CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
    MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

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  • intuitive massage, mindfulness

    Carly Frevola

    COLLABORATOR

    AWAKEN THE BODY MASSAGE
    MEDITATION PRACTICE

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  • holistic healing

    Apollo Janus

    COMMUNITY PARTNER

    HOLISTIC WELLNESS
    SOUND HEALING
    HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST

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  • chico sings, song circle

    Serra Wells

    COMMUNITY PARTNER

    CHICO SINGS:
    COMMUNITY SINGING FACILITATOR

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  • Troy Hawkins

    COMMUNITY PARTNER

    INTUITIVE AND SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER

    THE ARTIST’S WAY

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