About Jenelle
Somatic Bodywork in Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton & Tigard with Jenelle Woodlief
m Jenelle Woodlief — a licensed massage therapist and somatic bodyworker based in Portland, Oregon. For over 13 years, I've helped people reconnect with their bodies through intuitive, evidence-informed touch that blends deep tissue, Thai massage, myofascial release, and nervous-system-based techniques.
My approach is both structured and soulful: I draw on the science of fascia, polyvagal theory, and body mechanics — and weave in the art of presence, rhythm, and compassion. Each session is a conversation with your body — a chance to listen, unwind, and find your way back to balance.
My somatic bodywork sessions are slow, rhythmic, and deeply intentional. I combine the precision of therapeutic massage with the calming flow of movement and vibration to help your body release tension from the inside out. You may experience gentle rocking, sustained compression, or Thai-inspired stretches that melt away layers of holding and invite your nervous system to exhale.
Each session begins with presence and consent — tuning in to what your body truly needs that day. Whether the work is deep or subtle, the goal is always the same: to help your body feel safe enough to unwind, restore balance, and remember its innate capacity for healing. Clients often leave feeling lighter, taller, and more at home in themselves — grounded, open, and reconnected.
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Offerings
I specialize in therapeutic bodywork for pain relief, nervous system healing, and whole-body restoration. My sessions include:
I specialize in supporting chronic pain, injury recovery (including car accidents), and nervous system regulation. My work is ideal for those seeking not just relief, but transformation — a return to their natural state of ease and vitality.
What Is Somatic Bodywork?
Somatic bodywork focuses on the relationship between your body, mind, and nervous system. Unlike traditional massage that simply targets muscles, this work invites your whole system to participate in healing. Through rhythmic movement, deep soothing compression, and gentle nervous system techniques, we help your body unwind from chronic stress and reestablish safety and balance.
This integrative approach draws from:
Each session is unique — guided by what your body needs in the moment.
How Somatic Bodywork Helps
Clients often come seeking relief from pain, but leave with so much more.
Somatic bodywork supports:
Chronic tension, pain, and stress-related conditions
Nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, and burnout
Emotional holding patterns stored in the body
Posture and alignment imbalances
Recovery from trauma or long-term stress
After a session, you may feel grounded, lighter, and more present — as if you're moving through the world from a place of inner steadiness and ease.
What to Expect During Your Session
Your session begins with a conversation about how your body feels today — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
You'll remain comfortably clothed, and we'll work together through gentle movement, compression, stretching, and breath to release tension and reconnect you to yourself.
Each technique is guided by your nervous system's cues, honoring your body's pace and capacity for change.
Whether on the table or on the mat, you'll experience a flow that's both deeply restorative and awakening — supporting your healing from the inside out.
Experience Somatic Bodywork with Jenelle Woodlief, LMT
As a licensed massage therapist serving Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Tigard, I bring over a decade of experience in bodywork, trauma-informed care, and nervous system healing.
My practice blends science and spirit — grounding you in the present moment while helping your body restore balance and vitality.
If you're seeking relief from pain, stress, or disconnection — or simply want to feel more at home in your body — somatic bodywork can be a powerful next step on your healing journey.
Book Your Session
Ready to feel grounded, calm, and reconnected?
Book your Somatic Bodywork session today in Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, or Tigard and experience the difference of bodywork that honors your whole being.