Growing up in the beautiful landscapes of Colorado, I developed a deep love for the natural world and an early understanding of the body’s incredible ability to heal. This understanding was tested when, at 18, I was involved in a serious car accident. The recommended therapies didn’t include medication; instead, I received massage therapy and chiropractic care. Witnessing my body’s capacity to recover through these holistic methods, I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to helping others experience the same healing.

My career has been a journey through various therapeutic modalities. From working with chiropractors and physical therapists to spending time at the Olympic Training Center, I’ve always been driven by a desire to understand the body on a deeper level. Over the years, my practice has evolved to focus on trauma work, nutrition, and somatic therapies, which are at the heart of Embodied Health and Wellness.

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Hello! I’m Jennifer, a licensed acupuncturist and nationally board certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed massage therapist, and a Craniosacral therapist.

My path to whole body and integrative medicine began in 2010 when I moved to Portland from Florida. Growing up in Florida I had never heard of acupuncture, and massage was something you get at a spa. As a person who has suffered from migraines since the age of 12. Until I started regularly seeing an acupuncture physician and receiving massage and herbal medicine nothing I had been given had ever worked to relieve the pain.

After receiving acupuncture and massages regularly I realized I was taking a step in the direction of wellbeing. With every session, I was committing to and investing in my health. My struggle with migraines was slowly dissipating. Not only did my episodes get further apart and with less severity, but I was eating better, I was sleeping better, I was being more mindful in all aspects of my life, and most importantly, I realized that I was in charge of my wellbeing. That I could make small changes that had a huge impact on how I felt in my body.

This was revolutionary. Health is not about radical changes, it is the small steps we take every day that begin again every morning.

My next steps… with a fascination for the beauty, simplicity, and availability of herbal medicine, I spent countless hours walking my neighborhood and local forests with my plant ID book. After a couple of years of self-study, I craved more formal education of the harvest, application, and clinical uses of herbal medicine. In 2014 I graduated from the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine; a training program for local wildcrafting, medicine making, and clinical herbalism.

I soon started working at Integrate Health and Wellness PDX a Chinese Medicine clinic and apothecary. It is here that my love and passion for acupuncture and massage bloomed. In 2015 I enrolled in the 800-hour massage therapy program at East West College of the Healing Arts. With an emphasis on Swedish relaxation, Tuina, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, and Pre- and Perinatal Massage. After that I graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a doctorate in acupuncture and herbal medicine, a 4000-hour training program.

I am excited to bridge the worlds of massage therapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine by offering custom blended massage oils, tinctures, tonics and individualized treatment sessions. ​ When not working with people and their muscles I am gleefully tending my garden with my son or out in the woods walking amongst the trees, and plants and admiring the flowers. ​ I look forward to working with you on your path of well-being!

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** Lauren Blansit ** has been fascinated by the human body since a childhood gymnastics injury sparked her passion for understanding healing.

As a chemical engineer based in Louisville, Lauren needed an outlet. She discovered yoga in 2008 while seeking relief from chronic pain and mental balance—and it changed everything.

She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Asheville Yoga Center in 2017, where she fell in love with Yin yoga and its deep impact on the body, mind, and nervous system.

Yin has been a cornerstone of her own healing, and Lauren now holds space for others to find balance, ease, and restoration through this practice.

** Rona Dixon ** recently relocated to the Louisville area. Rona brings a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Spiritual Wellness Coach, and Retreat Facilitator with over 20 years of experience in movement and mindfulness.

Through her company, Road Trip To Wellness, she helps individuals and communities create sacred spaces for rest, clarity, and self-discovery.

Her yin, meditation, and yoga nidra classes blend ancient wisdom with modern stillness—offering a gentle invitation to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance to body, mind, and spirit.

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Lydia has been practicing massage therapy since 2019, bringing a deeply relational and trauma-informed approach to her work. With a B.A. in Psychology from Asbury University and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Louisville Seminary, her bodywork is shaped by a strong foundation in mental health and an honoring of the mind–body connection.

Lydia approaches each session with curiosity, compassion, and a “not-knowing” stance, allowing the client’s lived experience to lead the way. She especially enjoys supporting clients who integrate massage into their mental health care and has experience working with TMJD, migraines, neck and shoulder tension, and chronic pain.

At the heart of Lydia’s practice are consent, inclusivity, and trauma-informed care—creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered in their bodies. Outside of the treatment room, Lydia enjoys karaoke, reading, crafting, and gathering with friends.

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