Root & Rise

Touch that restores. Rhythm that regulates. Roots that rise.

Bodywork Training in Portland, Oregon

Welcome to

Root & Rise

Where bodywork, nervous system science, energy work & sound healing unite

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Massage &
 Bodywork

Blending structural alignment, Thai bodywork, and nervous system regulation to create deep, restorative healing. Rooted in trauma-informed care & intuitive touch to release tension, reconnect to their bodies, and reclaim their vitality.

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Nervous System Regulation

Weaving somatic practices, polyvagal-informed tools, & embodied awareness to support lasting resilience and balance. Guided movement, breathwork, and co-regulation, to shift out of survival states & into a grounded sense of safety and connection.

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Energy & Sound Medcine

Combining Reiki, vibrational sound healing, & intuitive frequency work to restore energetic harmony & deepen spiritual alignment. Tools sound bowls, tuning forks & sacred rhythm for emotional release, nervous system healing, & soul-level renewal.

Level 1

Beginning with basic techniques and body mechanics, Level 1 covers massage and bodywork in 16 hybrid hours. 

  • 4 Virtual Hours
  • 12 In-person Hours
  • Training Manual
  • Access to video catalogue 

Level 2

Level 2 incorporates somatic movement and vibrational sound therapy. 

  • 4 Virtual Hours
  • 12 In-person Hours
  • Training Manual
  • Access to advanced video catalogue 
  • Level 3

    Level 3 integrates it all, advancing the techniques, and focuses on treatment planning. 

    • 4 Virtual Hours
    • 12 In-Person Hours
    • Qualifies you for your Certification test

    Root & Rise

    Complete Training & Certification

    Learn what it takes to become fully trained and certified. 

    Levels 1, 2, 3

    $2797

    • Complete levels 1, 2, & 3
    • Manuals & video library
    Certification

    $499

    • In-person exam
    • Discounts & Inclusion in pratictioner list
    On Demand Training

    $45/per month

    • group classes
    • 20 sessions valid for one month
    • Try any of our classes
    • Full Online Support
    On Demand Training

    $30/per month

    • group classes
    • 18 sessions valid for one month
    • Try any of our classes
    • Full Online Support

    Meet The Founder

    Jenelle Woodlief LMT MA

    Bodywork

    Thai & structural

    A fusion of gentle traditional Thai massage with structural bodywork to relieve chronic, complex pain, fascial adhesions & range of motion limitations. Light passive stretching & joint mobilization to improve mobility.

    Sound

    vibrational sound

    A set of glass, crystal, and brass vibrational sound bowls work with tuning forks for a deep nervous system reset and encouragement of energetic flow & ease. Deeply relaxing and effective for relaxation & stress relief.

    Calming

    nervous system regulation

    Gentle, rocking, passive movements combine with specific massage techniques calms a chronically dysregulated nervous system. Shifting you out of flight/flight/freeze states and into calming, rest & digest.

    Abdominal

    thai & chi nei tsang

    Stimulating the vagus nerve, releasing fascial adhesions, & opening up the pelvis & ribcage addresses digestive & breathing issues, as well as pain & nervous system dysregulation and aids in postpartum recovery.

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    Real people.

    Real stories.

    Kareneh

    Portland, oregon

    Jenelle is exceptional. You know she is experienced and knows her craft when she places her fingers and hands in the exact locations where you've been carrying pain for YEARS! Left feeling serene and rejuvenated. Highly recommend the Nervous System Reset!

    Ribha

    Portland, oregon

    Jenelle is a miracle-worker! She is so intuned with her client's needs. I've always felt better not only in my body but also in my mind after a session with her. I feel fortunate to have found her as a healer in my life.

    Sarah z

    Portland, oregon

    “Jenelle is an intuitive healer who goes beyond "magic hands". Her unique blend of body expertise, caring, and curiosity always leads her to find the root of my aches and pains, and I feel lucky every time I get to receive bodywork from her!”

    Leslie m

    Portland, oregon

    I feel like my nervous system has gone from being jangly and frayed to smooth and sure. I woke up the day afterwards feeling less anxious, my sense of urgency and pressure relieved so that I could move through my day from less of an emotional place, more of a grounded, wisdom-centered place.

    Blog

    Go Deeper Into Your Healing

    Get curated content to your inbox from Jenelle to learn self-care and self-healing practices.

    Email

    What Is Somatic Trauma Bodywork—And How Can It Help You Heal?

    Why You Feel Both Numb and Anxious—and What Your Body Might Be Telling You – Understanding Your Nervous System

    Hands on Healing for the body, nervous system and soul.


    Reclaim You Body. Restore Your Energy. Root Down & Rise Up.

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