We are now
SomaRoot Center for Embodied Arts

Chico Body-Wise was founded in 2022 by Emma Schutz Fort, Christine Mascareñas and Brae Onnah Sisk to address our collective pain and healing within the context of social and societal complexities. We recognized the need for a space in Chico where we could remember the strength of our relationships, our connection to the natural world and to our embodied experience. We grew into a collective space over our first three years, housing multiple practitioners and modalities. In 2025 Christine and Emma have moved onto new ventures and Brae has re-opened as SomaRoot Center for Embodied Arts. Find out more about the