At ARISE FIT, our mission is to empower youth through movement-based healing and community connection. We serve individuals ages 11 to 24 and their families, providing safe, inclusive spaces where no one is invisible and no pain is dismissed. Through movement, expression, and support, we help young people rise into their strengthmentally, emotionally, and physically. We envision a future where every young personregardless of background or circumstance, has access to safe, supportive spaces for healing, movement, and self-expression. ARISE FIT strives to reduce stigma around mental health and help youth build resilience, confidence, and lifelong wellness tools.
About Us
ARISE FIT is a mental health nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth ages 11–24 and their families through movement therapy and holistic wellness, with a special focus on underserved populations. Our programs are designed to build confidence, emotional regulation, and a sense of safety through movement, creative expression, and community connection.
ARISE FIT was founded in April 2025 by Sai, a 22-year-old recently earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is a certified fitness professional who advocates for mental health and fitness; Throughout her schooling years, she witnessed how environmental stressors such as family dynamics and social pressures—can deeply impact a young person’s mental health and self-worth. These experiences led her to create ARISE FIT.
We believe healing doesn’t begin with fixing a child, but with supporting their nervous system, self-expression, and sense of belonging. Through inclusive, trauma-informed programming, ARISE FIT creates spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to rise.