The Embodied Wellness Community Guide
A curated list of local providers, studios, clinics, services, and restaurants we trust to support your body, mind, home, and nervous system.
You don’t have to piece together your well-being alone. Women in our community thrive most when they have a small circle of trusted support — whether that’s a yoga teacher who gets your nervous system, a physical therapist who takes their time, a nutritionist who’s actually realistic, or a restaurant that sources food you can feel good about eating.
This guide brings together the Portland-area people and places we admire for their skill, integrity, and values.
Everything here is chosen for one reason: we believe they help women feel and function better.
How to Use This Guide
This directory is organized by category so you can easily find what you need — movement, physical therapy, women’s health, personal chefs, restaurants, lifestyle shops, and more.
For each listing, you’ll see:
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What they offer
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Who they’re especially good for
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And when we have personal experience with them:Why we love them
Nothing here is sponsored.
We include providers and businesses based on personal experience, shared patients, strong referrals, and the quality of care we see coming out of their work.
A Note About This List
We haven’t personally visited or worked with every business on this list — yet.
Some are here because our patients love them, some because their values and approach feel aligned, and some because their work clearly supports women in ways that complement what we do.
As we connect with more of these practitioners and try more of these services ourselves, we’ll continue updating this guide. Our hope is to eventually know each of them personally.
This directory is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. Please reach out to each provider or business directly to be sure they’re a good fit.
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Massage & Craniosacral Therapy
Jenelle Woodlief
Jenelle brings an extraordinary level of skill, intuition, and attention to her bodywork sessions. Having experienced her work firsthand, we can say with confidence that these are not ordinary massages—they’re deeply restorative, somatically attuned, and profoundly supportive. Her approach pairs seamlessly with the work we do at The Embodied Wellness Studio.
Location: 6956 SW Hampton St, Portland, OR 97223
Website: https://jenellewoodlief.com/
Carol Gray
Gentle, deeply attuned craniosacral therapy specializing in prenatal, post-natal, and infant care.
Carol is one of Katerina’s mentors and is deeply passionate and exceptionally knowledgeable about pregnancy and infant care. She’s highly skilled with sensitive systems—grounding, intuitive, and trauma-aware. We especially recommend her for pregnant people and for those seeking supportive care for their babies.
Carol also teaches other practitioners and leads free infant care clinics, offering her students meaningful hands-on training and providing a much-needed resource for families who can’t afford care or who want to experience craniosacral therapy before committing financially.
Location: 1414 NW 53rd Dr, Portland, OR 97210
Website: https://www.carolgray.com/
Yoga, Breathwork, & Mindful Movement
This Is Woo Woo
A wellness space in Portland, Oregon that offers movement and mindfulness classes on a pay-what-you-can basis, along with community workshops centered on connection, creativity, healing, and play.
Location: 2710 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR. 97227
Website: https://www.thisiswoowoo.com/
Mystical Rituals
Mystical Rituals offers powerful breathwork journeys and moon-aligned workshops that support deep release, clarity, and inner transformation. Kate’s conscious connected breathwork is especially impactful, helping people move stuck emotions and reconnect with themselves in rhythm with the moon and seasonal cycles. We’ve attended her events and highly recommend them to anyone ready to take their healing work to the next level.
Website: https://www.mystical-rituals.com/
Samsara Yoga
A local yoga studio with deep Indian roots, dedicated to self-care through traditional yogic practice and guided by expert, compassionate instructors.
Location: 12750 SW Ash Ave, Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://www.samsarapdx.com/
Seeking Space Yoga
Seeking Space Yoga is a judgement-free all welcoming studio focused on your health and relaxation through mindfulness and movement. Body positivity, gender inclusion and ethnic diversity is the baseline of their core existence and they seek to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
Location: 8525 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Website: https://sweatnet.com/listing/seeking-space-yoga/
Bonfire Hot Yoga
A welcoming studio dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier relationships with their bodies and with each other through practice. They offer a wide range of yoga styles—including hot classes, which many people find deeply satisfying and even a little addictive—in support of a healthy lifestyle and a place to truly belong.
Location: 11150 SW Allen Blvd Ste 160 Beaverton, OR 97005
Website: https://bonfirehotyoga.com/
Pilates, Personal Trainers, & Functional Movement
Gem Fitness
Offering group and 1-on-1 personal training sessions designed specifically for each individual. Their approach centers sustainable progress, confidence, and truly personalized coaching — meeting you exactly where you are.
We’ve personally trained with GEM and love how they blend expertise with encouragement, creating an environment that feels supportive, spacious, and aligned with nervous-system health.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to build strength in a way that feels grounded, uplifting, and wholly attuned to your needs and goals.
Location: 8900 SW Burnham St Unit E1, Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://www.cemcondition.com/
Fit Alliance PDX
Offering strength and performance training rooted in smart programming, functional movement, and expert guidance.
Their coaches prioritize injury prevention, proper form, and sustainable progress — which makes this a great fit for women who want to build strength confidently and safely. The environment is supportive and focused, with coaching that adapts to each individual’s needs and goals. A strong choice for anyone wanting to get stronger, improve mobility, or add structured strength work alongside hands-on or holistic care.
Location: 15965 SW 72nd Ave, Tigard, OR 97224
Women’s Wellness Pilates
A cozy, women-centered studio offering private, semi-private, and small-group Pilates sessions focused on strength, balance, and feeling good in your body. Instruction is highly personalized and grounded in expert attention to form, making it an ideal space for women navigating stress, postpartum recovery, or simply wanting to move with more confidence. Their pricing stays refreshingly accessible compared to many boutique studios, making high-quality, supportive Pilates an easy addition to your wellness routine.
Location: 7710 SW Cherry Dr, Tigard, OR 97223
Santosha Pilates
A personalized movement therapy-infused Pilates studio that blends private sessions, small group classes, and guided practices to help you address pain, postural imbalances, and movement patterns that hold you back from feeling strong and confident in your body.
Rooted in a therapeutic approach that acts as a bridge between physical therapy and fitness, Santosha Pilates empowers you with individualized attention and tools you can apply beyond the session itself—perfect for women navigating chronic discomfort, injury recovery, postpartum shifts, or anyone wanting deeper body awareness and lasting change.
Location: 400 NW 139th Ave, Portland, OR 97229
Website: https://www.santoshapilates.com/
Physical Therapy & Structural Care
Tigard Physical Therapy
Offering results-driven, one-on-one care that helps you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love—without unnecessary appointments or cookie-cutter treatment plans. Their therapists combine skilled hands-on techniques with customized exercise programs to resolve pain at the source and support long-term mobility. It’s supportive, efficient, and genuinely effective care right here in Tigard.
Location: 12700 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223
Apex PWR
We love APEX Performance Wellness Rehab as a resource for women who want clear, data-driven insight into their health and fitness—not guesswork. They offer comprehensive testing like VO₂ max, resting metabolic rate, strength and mobility assessments, and body composition analysis, plus personalized training and rehab support to help you move better, feel stronger, and reach your goals with confidence.
Location: 11105 SW Greenburg Rd, Tigard OR, 97223
Website: https://apexpwr.com/about-us/
Naturopathic & Functional Medicine Clinics
Framework Integrative Medicine
A highly regarded integrative clinic in Tigard that blends conventional and complementary care to support whole-person health.
Dr. Kaley Bourgeois and her team bring deep expertise in hormone health and functional medicine, using both lab data and your symptom story to fine-tune prescriptions and supplements with thoughtful, personalized care.
We also love Liz, the resident acupuncturist, whose advanced training in sports-medicine acupuncture and holistic approach make her one of the most skilled practitioners we know.
From wellness exams and diagnostic labs to acupuncture, IV therapies, and hormone support, they offer a broad suite of services tailored to your unique needs. If you come to The Embodied Wellness Studio as a patient, chances are we’ll recommend Framework as part of your care team at some point.
Location: 9735 SW Shady Ln # 303, Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://www.frameworkclinic.com/
One Space Health Care
An integrative, holistic healthcare clinic that blends conventional and natural medicine to support total-body wellness.
Their team focuses on truly listening to each person, partnering with you to explore both lifestyle and medical options that meet your unique health goals—combining diet and nutrient therapy, herbal and pharmaceutical prescriptions, and natural treatments for acute and chronic concerns.
While we haven’t seen them as patients ourselves, we’ve met the team and are genuinely impressed by their passion, experience, and thoughtful approach to women’s health, making them a strong resource to consider as part of a comprehensive care team.
Location: 1677 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR 97202
Website: https://www.onespacehealthcare.com/
Canyon Medical Center
A longtime Portland-area naturopathic birth center and primary care clinic where whole-family wellness and compassionate care live hand-in-hand.
Katerina began her career here and even welcomed her eldest son in their nurturing birthing suites, so this place holds a special place in our hearts.
Their team of naturopathic physicians and midwives offers support from pre-conception and pregnancy through childbirth and beyond, blending evidence-informed midwifery with holistic primary care for women, children, and families.
Whether you’re seeking a more personalized birth experience or integrative care for everyday health and wellness, Canyon’s deeply experienced team supports you with education, relationship-based care, and a genuine commitment to family-centered health.
Location: 2100 SW Camelot Ct, Portland, OR 97225
Website: https://www.canyonmedcenter.com/
Alight Wellness
A functional medicine clinic in Portland that focuses on getting to the root of health concerns through comprehensive testing, personalized treatment plans, and a whole-person approach to care.
Their team blends functional lab work, targeted supplementation, hormone support, gut and metabolic health treatment, and lifestyle guidance to help women move from chronic symptoms to real, sustainable vitality.
Location: 6600 SW 92nd Ave # 300, Portland, OR 97223
Website: https://alightwellness.health/
Sea Change Medicine
Dr. Kat Bodden is a holistic, functional medicine clinician whose thoughtful, evidence-informed approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of health concerns rather than just masking symptoms.
We especially appreciate her use of comprehensive testing and deep clinical insight to tailor each plan—whether you’re navigating hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or metabolic health—and her supportive, individualized care helps women feel truly heard and empowered on their wellness journey.
Location: 3050 SE Division St, Suite 260, Portland, OR 97202
Website: https://www.drkatbodden.com/
Spire Holistic Health
A patient-centered naturopathic and holistic care clinic in Tigard led by Dr. Sarah Noseworthy, ND, LAc, who blends modern lab testing with natural healing methods like naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, hormone and supplement management, and activator technique to support lasting wellness rather than just temporary fixes.
We love them as a resource because they take the time to listen, personalize care for hormone balance, chronic pain, stress, and overall vitality, and offer a complimentary consultation so you can explore a plan that fits your body and health goals.
Location: 7150 SW Hampton St #113, Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://spireholistichealth.com/
Dental Wellness
Bloom and Brighten Kids Dentistry
A pediatric dental practice that truly elevates children’s oral care by blending expert dentistry with a holistic, whole-body approach that considers how oral health connects to overall wellness.
Their team specializes in functional and minimally invasive care, incorporating up-to-date, non-toxic treatment options alongside education and support so kids and families feel empowered about their dental health rather than anxious about appointments.
What really stands out to us is Dr. Staci Whitman’s commitment to prevention, airway and oral-body connections, and creating a positive, gentle dental experience—exactly the kind of dentist Katerina always hoped to find for her children.
Location: N Portland and Tualatin
Lotus Dental Wellness
A holistic and biologically-focused approach to dental care that goes beyond the typical “drill and fill” model of conventional dentistry.
Instead of treating the mouth in isolation, their team considers how oral health connects with whole-body wellness—using mercury-free, fluoride-free care, biocompatible materials, and advanced technologies like ceramic implants, ozone therapy, laser dentistry, and comprehensive diagnostics to support healing and long-term systemic health.
In contrast, conventional dentistry often focuses mainly on fixing immediate dental problems with standard materials and procedures without necessarily addressing broader health impacts or biocompatibility.
Location: 5 Centerpointe Dr Suite 260, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Website: Lotus Dental Wellness
Dental Arts & Wellness
Holistic, whole-person dental care that treats your oral health as part of your overall well-being rather than just focusing on fixing teeth.
Their approach blends modern dental techniques with holistic principles—using biocompatible materials, safe mercury removal, laser dentistry, and personalized treatment plans that consider how your mouth connects with your body’s health and wellness.
Location: 15074 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Website: https://www.dentalartsandwellness.com/
Pelvic Health
Mendwell Health
A specialized pelvic health clinic we are huge fans of—and it’s right down the road from The Embodied Wellness Studio.
What sets Mendwell apart is that pelvic health isn’t just something they do—it’s all they do; every therapist is deeply trained in pelvic floor care, listening carefully and creating individualized plans that connect pelvic function with whole-body movement and comfort.
Their passion and knowledge around prenatal/postpartum support, pain relief, bladder and bowel health, sexual health, and core integration make them incredible partners in anyone’s wellness journey, especially women seeking thoughtful, evidence-based pelvic care that truly feels personalized and compassionate
Location: 11850 SW 67th Ave Suite 145, Portland, OR 97223
Website: https://www.mendwellhealth.com/
Chiropractors & Myofunctional Therapists
Jewell Chiropractic
One of our personal favorites—especially for prenatal and postpartum care.
Dr. Lisa Jewell has built the most caring, competent team focused on gentle, evidence-informed chiropractic and whole-body support for women and families.
They take time to understand your body’s story and offer tailored care that helps with pregnancy-related discomfort, labor preparation, postpartum recovery, and everyday movement challenges.
We’re thrilled they’ve opened a new clinic space right here in Tigard, bringing their compassionate expertise even closer to our community.
Location: 12448 SW Main St. Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://jewellchiropractic.com/
The TMJ Chiro / Dr. Becky Higginson
Another favorite, Becky has a holistic chiropractic and fascia-based practice specializing in TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain, and nervous system support in Lake Oswego and Portland.
She expertly blends gentle, non-forceful techniques with craniosacral and fascia work to release jaw tension, reduce clenching, and support overall regulation—especially for those with sensitive nervous systems or chronic stress patterns.
We’ve experienced her depth of knowledge and care firsthand and regularly recommend her work as both an excellent complement to the care we offer and a standalone resource for anyone struggling with jaw tension, headaches, or nervous-system overwhelm.
Sign up for her weekly emails for insightful, practical tips that demystify TMJ and everyday self-care, and make an appointment if you struggle with your jaw. She’s an expert at getting to the root of the issue.
Location: 311 B Avenue, Suite D, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
Website: https://www.tmj-chiro.com/
Therapists & Counselors
Amy Ruben, LMFT
A trusted and deeply skilled somatic therapist—and a good friend of Katerina’s—whose gentle, grounded presence and years of experience make her one of our top recommendations to complement care at The Embodied Wellness Studio.
Her work helps people reconnect with their nervous system and body in meaningful, healing ways, especially when traditional talk-based approaches alone haven’t fully resolved persistent tension, stress patterns, or stored trauma.
We highly recommend her for anyone looking to deepen their embodied awareness and reclaim ease in their body.
Website: https://www.amyruben.com/
Floralia Therapy & Wellness
Stephanie at Floralia Therapy & Wellness offers deeply informed, holistic counseling with a strong emphasis on how hormonal health intersects with mental and emotional well-being.
She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized training in women’s hormone imbalances and how they affect anxiety, mood, trauma responses, body image, fertility concerns, endometriosis/PCOS support, postpartum shifts, aging, and other life stages and transitions—bringing both personal insight and professional expertise to every client.
Her grounded, compassionate presence and collaborative approach make her a highly recommended resource for women navigating complex hormonal and life-related challenges, and a strong complement to the body-integrative care we offer.
Marina Nelson
A skilled, compassionate therapist whose work blends talk therapy with somatic and mindfulness-based approaches to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected in your life.
She draws from modalities like somatic therapy, internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to support people through stress, anxiety, life transitions, and deeper patterns that show up in the body as well as the mind.
We appreciate her thoughtful, person-centered way of working and recommend her as a resource to complement body-integrative care with emotional and nervous system support.
Location: 9900 SW Greenburg Road, Ste. 200, Tigard, OR 97223
Website: https://marinanelsonlpc.com/
Doulas
Optimal Birth Doula Care
Lori Lawrence is exceptional, highly experienced doula care that goes well beyond the basics most come to expect. Lori isn’t just a certified DONA birth doula—she also has advanced training in Body Ready Method®, Spinning Babies, HypnoBirthing, VBAC support, NICU experience, waterbirth, trauma-informed care, pelvic floor education, breastfeeding support, and childbirth education—so she brings an unusually deep toolkit of evidence-based strategies, positions, comfort techniques, and physical preparedness work to every family she serves.
Her approach blends thorough prenatal planning (including in-home sessions to practice and prep your body for labor), continuous labor support, and postpartum follow-up, all rooted in clear communication, advocacy, and individualized strategies to help your birth feel empowering and aligned with your preferences.
We know her personally and wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting family looking for thoughtful, grounded, and deeply informed support through pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum.
Website: https://optimal-birth.com/
Bridgetown Baby
Award-winning postpartum support collective serving the Portland metro area that provides inclusive, evidence-based care for families through the first year of your baby’s life.
Their certified postpartum doulas and lactation consultants offer in-home newborn care, feeding and lactation support, parenting classes, support groups, and individualized postpartum plans designed to help you rest, recover, and gain confidence as you settle into life with your new little one.
Katerina’s family has used them for both of her children and has been genuinely surprised and delighted by the level of care and attention Mariah’s team provides—this is the kind of support every new family needs, and we can’t recommend them more highly.
Location: Your home
Website: https://www.bridgetownbaby.com/
Nutritionists & Personal Chefs
Nutrition for Autoimmunity
A highly focused nutrition practice dedicated to people navigating autoimmune, inflammatory, gut, and immune-related health challenges through the power of diet and lifestyle change.
At the helm is an experienced autoimmune nutrition specialist with a Master’s in Nutrition and deep training in immunology who works one-on-one to understand your full health history and build personalized eating strategies rooted in evidence-based anti-inflammatory and autoimmune-protocol approaches like AIP, low-histamine, paleo, and tailored elimination diets.
Where conventional nutrition counseling often covers general healthy eating advice, Nutrition for Autoimmunity specializes specifically in how food and lifestyle impact immune function and chronic symptoms—helping people reduce inflammation, support gut health, manage food sensitivities, and improve energy and symptom patterns through targeted food-based interventions that complement medical care.
Gather Around Nutrition
Gather Around Nutrition offers food-as-medicine meal prep that makes nourishing yourself effortless.
Instead of generic delivered meals, they create wholesome, hormone- and digestion-supportive dishes using real, nutrient-dense ingredients—perfect for busy women who want to feel better but don’t have the time or energy to plan, shop, and cook.
Their service saves you hours each week while giving you consistent, deeply nourishing food that actually supports your wellness goals.
Website: https://gatheraroundnutrition.com/
Herbal Apothecaries
The Golden Cabinet
The Golden Cabinet is our go-to source for Chinese herbal granule formulas because we trust their rigorous sourcing and product integrity. Their herbs are high-quality, precisely prepared, and consistent—which matters when you’re using formulas to support digestion, stress, sleep, hormones, immune health, or chronic conditions. For practitioners and patients alike, Golden Cabinet offers a level of reliability and potency that feels like a foundation you can really rely on in your healing work.
Location: 4203 SE Hawthorne Blvd suite a, Portland, OR 97215
Website: https://goldencabinetherbs.com/
Cascadia Folk Medicine
Cascadia Folk Medicine crafts some of the most powerful herbal tinctures we’ve encountered, made from responsibly sourced, high-quality herbs that actually do work.
Scott is a deeply skilled herbalist and teacher whose formulations reflect both traditional wisdom and real-world efficacy. We highly recommend their products for anyone looking to support immune function, stress resilience, sleep, digestion, or overall vitality with herbs you can trust.
Website: https://cascadiafolkmedicine.com/
Spas
Loyly
Loyly is a long-time favorite for true “me” time—whether you’re coming for the restorative massages (we’ve never had a bad one), the divine facials, or the detoxifying heat of the sauna and steam rooms.
The experience isn’t just luxurious; regular warmth and steam have scientifically supported benefits for circulation, stress reduction, immune function, and relaxation. It’s the kind of self-care reset that actually feels restorative, and we highly recommend it.
Locations: 3525 NE MLK Jr Blvd. and 2713 SE 21st Ave.
Website: https://www.loyly.net/
Cascada Thermal Springs
Cascada is one of those places we walk into and immediately exhale. We’ve gone a few times and are always delighted by the design—from the big, lush plants in the main atrium to the flowing lines of the outdoor sauna.
With saunas, steam rooms, and multiple pools, the whole space is crafted for deep restoration, giving your nervous system exactly the reset it craves. It feels luxurious, intentional, and genuinely healing every time.
Website: https://cascada.me/
Local Wellness-Aligned Restaurants
G-Love
G-Love is one of our favorite spots because every meal is built around vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes made with ingredients locally sourced from their own farm—so your mouth and your body both get to be delighted.
The food is genuinely delicious, the energy is warm and joyful, and it’s become a go-to for us when friends or family visit from out of town or when we want a fun night out and still feel good the next day. It’s the kind of restaurant that feels both nourishing and celebratory.
Location: 1615 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Website: https://g-lovepdx.com/
Sesame Collective
The Sesame Collective (home to favorites like Shalom Y’all, Mediterranean Exploration Company, and Lil’ Shalom) is a restaurant group we love for both the flavor and the philosophy behind their food.
Their dishes center around vibrant Mediterranean flavors, with plenty of fiber-rich vegetarian options, thoughtfully sourced produce, and locally and humanely raised meats that align with our values around nourishment and sustainability.
Whether you’re in the mood for abundant vegetables, high-quality proteins, or meals that leave you feeling energized instead of weighed down, their restaurants offer something delicious, grounding, and genuinely health-supportive.
Website: https://www.sesamecollective.com/