“Body presencing is difficult to describe but incredibly profound to experience. I can't really imagine going through the process with anyone but Jennifer. She has an innate ability to not only drop you in and connect you to the sensations in your body, but then to guide the journey of articulating those sensations in a way that helps heal and emotionally cleanse toxicity, stress, and self-limitation. It is more organic and authentic of a process than anything I have experienced, and Jennifer's wisdom has helped me find answers previously hidden and face and work towards silencing my most deeply held, self-destructive voices. It is not easy work, and it is work, but in my opinion, it is the most direct way to find the path to real authenticity.”

—J.G., Portland, OR

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“Over the past 6 months, I have worked with Jennifer’s Embodied Presencing. As a 71 year old retired professional woman, I have had a lot of previous therapy across a broad spectrum of approaches. My life is good in health, emotional well-being and is spiritually anchored. Yet, I have discovered that more is possible.

This work is both subtle and profound. By encouraging a growing awareness of my body, Jennifer nourished an intimacy with myself that has made it possible for me to feel joy. What is required for even those who are naturally curious, is a strong feeling of being safe in the exploration. Above all, Jennifer brings a deep commitment to my well-being and takes great care in respecting yet challenging old fears.

We have opened new internal landscapes and made it possible for me to risk being disturbed and changed. I am so grateful to her for showing me parts of myself that I didn’t know. Grateful for seeing that it really is safe to be an adventurer even at this stage of my life. As I said, the work may be subtle, but it is profound.”

— K.A., Portland, OR

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“I first experienced Jennifer Lovejoy through her Soma Bodywork, which was excellent. All my life, I’ve ridden and worked with horses, so my body was challenged. Her work was extremely effective but also intuitive and perceptive. So when she proposed we do a session of Presencing instead of Soma, I was intrigued, but wasn’t sure it was necessary. I was wrong. There are many people who are trained as bodyworkers and coaches that never get beyond their mechanical competency. While Jennifer has the advanced training, she also truly has a gift. That session was so easy and natural that I was surprised at the depth and at the issues that came up. She is a skilled counselor, but more importantly, it felt like her being created the space and allowed that level of release. I realized I had feelings of separateness and fears that I don’t address. But to be in a session of such connection to myself with such a gifted guide was healing beyond what I expected. Needless to say, I loved it. And what’s wild, is that my body felt so much better after. It was one of the more dramatic example of mind/body healing I’ve felt.”

— J.M., Joseph, OR

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“Embodied Presencing brings me into contact with myself in ways that I am unable to do alone. Jennifer creates the conditions for me to know myself better, creating space for a kind of change, healing, and perspective that feels profound while also being organic, accessible, and grounded in the real world. 

Presencing has allowed me to feel things I usually avoid, move things that have been stuck, see things that have been hidden, find compassion for parts of myself that usually feel shame, and experience change in a deep, lasting, non-judgmental, and body-based way. Jennifer works in a way that my mind can understand but that is non-intellectual and allows me to get familiar with the physical experience of myself in a way that creates transformation without feeding into my stories, ideas, or mind-traps. Jennifer’s work is unique and remarkable, I have been moved by it in ways I am unable to put into words.”

— L.B., Portland, OR

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“Jennifer is truly a centering presence. She exudes calm, curiosity and a deep acceptance of all my myriad parts and pieces, which in turn allows me to do the same for myself while in her presence.

She is a guide, gently coaxing out my intuition and inner wisdom; Helping me learn how to tune into my true center, listen deeply to the wisdom of my body and learn to be comfortable in my own skin.

She is a mentor to my own inner voice, teaching it how to speak up, while giving me the tools to be able to pay attention to that voice.

In whichever modality we are interacting, whether a Soma session, a centering session or guided meditation, I always leave feeling more peaceful, centered, and nourished. ”

— B.P., Portland, OR

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