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You do what? Part 1.
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I love this question, because yeah, I'm different. People are often confused by me.
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I am licensed as a massage therapist but I don't refer to myself as a massage therapist. Why? It isn't descriptive enough, I do much more than that.
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I am a Bodyworker. So what is the difference?
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Bodywork certainly includes massaging muscles, an integral part of healing pain, but it's deeper and more complex than that. Everyone is different, but these are some of the techniques that I incorporate:
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➕ Deep muscle compression - this allows me to affect muscle as well as the connective tissues, including fascia
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➕ 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.
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➕ Muscle activation - I use passive range of motion but I also use active range of motion. This activation allows the tissue to relax deeper.
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➕ Stretching - lengthening muscles is an important part of creating more balance in the body
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➕ 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.
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➕ Energy flow - Healing is more than just the physical structures of the body, I also incorporate energetic movement and release.
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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.
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Healing requires more than massaging muscles, it requires holistically addressing the entire body.
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Are you ready to Heal? I'm accepting new clients.

With everything happening in the world, I often wo

With everything happening in the world, I often work with my clients on grounding their energy. Anxiety-inducing life circumstances are unnerving and leave us feeling frazzled and disconnected, from ourselves and the earth.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Grounding sessions might just be one of my favorite types because they involve both energetic and structural work, woven together uniquely for each person. Anxious energy shows up differently for everyone after all.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In general, my grounding sessions are focused on drawing energy down and out, connecting with the feet, leveling out the pelvis, and opening up through the chest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Feeling grounded includes a strong, connected foundation, a strong stable pelvis, and an open heart. Think of a tree, possibly the most grounded living being there is. Rooted into the earth, standing strong and tall, and open⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The feet often get a lot of attention since they are often neglected and they're central to our connection with the earth. Even more so in the winter months since our feet are often in extra socks and thick boots. Connecting with our feet creates a strong foundation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A balanced pelvis creates greater stability through your body, so I often focus there in my grounding sessions as well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And like a tree, grounding also asks us to be open and free through our heart center and upper limbs. Opening up through the chest, creating more freedom in the shoulders, and releasing neck & upper trap tension.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of the most powerful parts, I think, so how I am able to press my clients' bodies down into the earth. Quite literally grounding the body to the earth. It's quite powerful.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you feeling grounded these days? What actions or self-care helps you feel grounded?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Read mine in comments.

"Jenelle Woodlief is a powerful healer. I have had

"Jenelle Woodlief is a powerful healer. I have had many massages and tons of body work done, but none like the 110 minutes with Jenelle. I don’t have the words to express how I felt.
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“Jenelle made me feel safe. My time with her felt womb like. I was so relaxed that my eyes had a hard time staying open after the session. My entire being felt light. Really illuminated.
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“Jenelle honored me and my pain.
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“I feel released. Physically and emotionally.
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“If you haven’t experienced the magic of Jenelle’s bodywork, you are missing out."
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Sarah Z, Portland OR @ishqskincare Currently I have Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm open. And an every other Tuesday 4pm. DM me to schedule!

Self-love is an action. Loving your body means not

Self-love is an action. Loving your body means nothing if you're not showing your body through actions that you love.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we love someone, we show them. Through time and attention, gifts, and acceptance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How are you showing your body that you love yourself?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Do you feel your body nourishing foods?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Do you hydrate your body thoroughly?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Are you resting and sleeping enough?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Do you notice what your aches and pains are telling you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨Do you spend quality time with yourself?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How would you love someone else? Are you doing the same for yourself?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Food, water, sleep, quality time, even strong boundaries, are all gifts to yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Be generous! Show your body you love yourself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Simple but not really easy in this capitalist, patriarchal society that convinces us our worth is wrapped up in business and productivity. I’m a do-do-do-do-more world, Self-love and self-care have become radical acts.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Be radical.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How are you loving your body today?

Please forgive your body.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It has not failed you, it is not broken. It is simply asking for care and attention.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That is what pain is, our body’s way of communicating with us. But we’re taught to disconnect;⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To push through pain;⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Self-care is treated as a commercialized luxury, rather than the necessity that it is.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Pain is actually glorified, it’s a sign that you’re “working hard”. And breaks are discouraged.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So we’ve lost our ability to communicate with our body.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth is, our body does so much for us, it gives us so much, and it works so damn hard for us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But when pain persists, it is so easy for us to feel discouraged and even mistrust our body.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know, trust me, I’ve been there. Persistent pain has a way of breaking the spirit, creating an adversarial relationship with our body. And often depression. Chronic pain is it’s own form of trauma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In order to heal, we have to reconnect with our body in a loving, forgiving, and compassionate way. Because the fascinating part is that usually pain is a sign that your body is working really hard to protect you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s not a failure, you’re not broken. Actually the opposite is true. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And deep healing is not only possible but you deserve it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You deserve to feel good.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And I want to help you get there.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸 @alicia.vazquez.portraiture

Healing is vital, and I'm committed to both my hea

Healing is vital, and I'm committed to both my healing work AND to being as safe as absolutely possible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Updated covid/omicron protocol:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ KN95 masks provided to all clients⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Jenelle will be tested regularly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Jenelle vaxed & boosted ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Added an additional hepa filter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ New private healing space (no more coworking space)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Spaced out sessions ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Continuing 10-day quarantine (not the CDC recommended 5)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Questions or suggestions? Let me know! #portlandmassage #portlandmassagetherapist #pdxmassage #pdxmassagetherapist #massageportland

The world is feeling pretty chaotic and uncertain.

The world is feeling pretty chaotic and uncertain. But we're not alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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YOU are not alone. I am not alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The weight of the world has been sitting pretty heavy on me this week. When that happens, I lean on the things that help me feel rooted to the earth, and I connect with others.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Feeling thankful for this healing work I get to do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We will get through this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Who can you connect with today?

Curious why and when I do abdominal work?⠀⠀⠀

Curious why and when I do abdominal work?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Often, the abdomen is the epicenter for stored trauma, stress, energetic imbalances, and tightness. And it all radiates throughout the rib cage and pelvis, causing pain, dysfunction, and misalignment. As well as various gastrointestinal issues. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The abdomen is also a convergent point for all five energy lines of the body, according to Thai medical theory. Stagnant energy and blockages meet up in the belly, further intensifying pain and discomfort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Treating the abdomen can therefore be a very powerful piece of healing from trauma. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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❓ Hip flexor tightness or pain⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❓ Rib cage dysfunction (often associated with shoulder and neck pain)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you interested in exploring this treatment?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DM me to claim one of January’s remaining openings. I would love to join your healing journey! Photo by the lovey @karacooperpro ! #thaimassage #thaimassagetraining #structuralbodywork #learnmassage #massagetraining #transformationalbodywork

Massage therapist, I would love to have you train

Massage therapist, I would love to have you train with me in January! Why work with me? I will teach you powerful ways of leveraging your body weight to deliver powerful bodywork while protecting your own body. DM me to learn more about the modality that I’ve crafted, influenced by my trainings in traditional Thai massage and structural bodywork. Tag someone you’d like to join you and DM me to claim your spot in one of my upcoming trainings. Fundamentals Level I starts January 10th.
Apprenticeship starts January 19th. Can’t wait to connect! #portlandmassage #portlandmassagetherapist

The body stores trauma in many ways, usually showi

The body stores trauma in many ways, usually showing up as holding patterns, the body’s physical way of protecting us. Over time this can lead to structural changes in the body, postural distortions, leading to pain and dysfunction. In our sessions, we work on identifying where YOUR body has stored trauma or chronic stress and then work to release it. The result is deep healing, transformation, and a returning home to yourself. I’m accepting clients for January. DM me to claim one of the spots. And please, share, like, comment, or share this post with someone you love.