I use the term bodywork to be all-encompassing. I do not just massage your muscles (as amazing as that is too!).

Fascia

Fascia is the connective tissue that connects your whole body. It explains why you have disfunction in one part of the body but experience the pain in another. You cannot truly relieve pain unless you track where the disfunction is coming from.

Restore Balance

Imbalances in the body create disfunction. Easing pain requires us to identify where that disfunction is coming from so we can restore balance.

Movement

The body is not stagnant, therefore effective bodywork must involve movement of the limbs and the body. I use lengthening and shortening of the muscles to target disfunction and relieve pain.

Science plus intuition

I love using both sides of my brain. I can objectively assess the structure and quality of the tissue, and then tune in to how the body is “speaking” to me.

Jenelle fuses two complementary but very distinct bodywork modalities: Traditional Thai Massage and Structural Bodywork. The result is unique in almost every way. Bodywork certainly includes massaging muscles, an integral part of healing pain, but it’s deeper and more complex than that.

Techniques that I incorporate:

Deep muscle compression – this allows me to affect muscle as well as the connective tissues, including fascia

Movement and joint mobilization – the body isn’t stagnant so healing therapies shouldn’t be either. I move limbs to lubricate joints and free up adhesions limiting range of motion.

Muscle activation – I use passive range of motion but I also use active range of motion. This activation allows the tissue to relax deeper.

Stretching – lengthening muscles is an important part of creating more balance in the body

Assessment – visual observation is key, because structural imbalances are clues. I observe how your body’s holding patterns by identifying imbalances, then my bodywork targets them.

Energy flow – Healing is more than just the physical structures of the body, I also incorporate energetic movement and release.

My intention is more than just relaxing muscles, it includes finding more balance in the body, creating more ease of movement, and releasing what is stagnant.

Healing requires more than massaging muscles, it requires holistically addressing the entire body.

• Deep muscle compression
• Movement and joint mobilization
• Muscle activation
• Positional muscle release
• Lengthening and stretching
• Assessments
• Energy release
• Performed on a thick mat on the floor, as opposed to a table
• Client remains fully clothed
• No oils or lotions
• The technique is more focused on deep compression of muscle groups

Primary Intentions

• Relaxation and stress relief
• Calming central nervous system
• Relieve pain
• Improve circulation

AND

• Identify root causes of pain
• Address musculature plus connective tissue (fascia) and joints
• Improve ease of movement and joint mobilization
• Holistically treat the entire body as a system
• No lotion allows for optimal fascial manipulation
• Clothing allows me to incorporate movement
• Clothing allows me to access muscles otherwise difficult to access
• Being on the floor has a very grounded energy unlike the table

As a structural bodyworker, I assess posture and the body’s alignment to identify any imbalances that could be contributing to dysfunction, pain, or decreased range of motion.

Assessing posture simply means that I review your structure as you stand in a neutral position.

I look for any number of imbalances, such as elevated shoulders, rotated ribs, forward head position, or basically anything that appears out of balance. I assess before and after treatment as a way to gauge progress and plan sessions.

Treatment is then directed at any perceived imbalances in an attempt to bring the body back into balance.

The goal is for the body to be balanced to decrease effort, pain, risk of injury, and dysfunction.

Techniques include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, positional release therapy, and facilitated stretching.

The result is a targeted and focused treatment, which is generally somewhat engaging. The therapist relies on feedback and some participation to enhance the effectiveness of the techniques.

The result is the best of two worlds!

With the Western focus on structure, alignment, and targeted change I incorporate traditional Thai massage techniques.

I take structural bodywork to the mat, combining assessment, Western concepts of fascia, and tangible results with the beautiful meditative qualities of traditional massage.

The result is relaxing and effective, rejuvenating and invigorating, and will leave you standing a little taller and ready to embrace the day!

• I’ve gotten my booster, so I’m fully vaccinated.
• I wear an N95 during sessions
• I added an additional HEPA filter.
• Private healing space – you will not interact with anyone but me
• Kn95 masks to all clients provided
• I am testing myself weekly
• I’m airing out my space between clients
• I follow all OHA guidelines
• Strict cleaning and sanitation before/after sessions
• Spacing sessions out to allow for at least 30 minutes in between
• Check-in protocol and contact tracing
• Any questions, just ask! I want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

Health officials recognize the importance of massage and bodywork services and have found it to be relatively safe in terms of possible exposures. I follow closely and am committed to keeping us all safe, healthy, and open

Yes.

Please let me know right away so that I can notify anyone who has visited the space since your session, and get myself tested.

I will notify you right away if I learn of anyone who has been in my space has tested positive.

While I am taking all measures to be as safe as possible, ultimately there is some risk involved. We can all mitigate the risk by wearing masks, washing our hands, and staying home when we’re sick.