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Are We A Match?

June 15, 2026

My professional offering sits at the intersection of somatic practice, trauma-informed nervous system regulation, developmental psychology, and spiritual formation, while remaining distinct from licensed psychotherapy. My Approach is Client Led My primary orientation is somatic and client-led. Unlike psychologists who are licensed in mental health, I am not primarily diagnosing, treating mental disorders, or applying a predetermined therapeutic agenda. Instead,

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Being Present: The Double Bind

October 25, 2025

The Body Can Only Dwell in the Present A somatic approach is foundational to trauma healing because your body is the gateway to the present moment. NARM founder Laurence Heller has observed, “The body lives only in the present moment. In the mind, we can remember the past or think about the future, but we can be in the present

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“What’s the Difference Between Talk Therapy and Somatic Therapy?”

October 26, 2024

This is a question I’m frequently asked, and a good one at that. If you have a personal trauma history, chances are good you’ve tried “talk therapy”—a common term for psychotherapy. Somewhere along the way you learned about somatics and how improves regulation in the nervous system. You feel like the trauma has become stuck in your body so the

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Salt City Bodyworks Will Soon Be “Salt City Somatics”

August 29, 2024

  Why the Name Change? Why the name change? When I started my private practice in 2010, I was a recently licensed massage therapist. I only offered bodywork and massage therapy but I wasn’t educated or trained in somatics yet. I used the word “bodywork” in my title because it is a general term that encompasses traditional massage but other

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What Is Somatic Therapy?

August 20, 2024

I really love this question. Why? Because the answer will help you understand how to find the best somatic approach to meet your unique needs. It will also help guide you through all the options out there with a discerning eye. Read on to learn more. “Therapy” is in a Licensed Domain In it’s true meaning, therapy is “the treatment

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What Does a Typical Session Look Like? Part 1

June 4, 2024

This is probably the most common question I get from new clients. Somatics is still an emerging field and is practiced in many different ways. It makes sense that you’d want to know what my approach is and what to expect from a session together. The truth is there is no “typical” session since each one is tailored to your

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What I’ve Been Up to Lately

March 13, 2024

This could be the most boring blog entry ever. Why? Because you’re about to read about the continuing education courses I took last year. Boh-ring. But I’m going to do it anyway. Why? For two reasons: 1) if you’re thinking about scheduling a session with me, this could help you decide if we’re a fit. 2) it’s important that my clients know my level of commitment to my profession. As I’ve shared before, there is no licensure tract to become a somatic therapist. Only licensed professions require continuing education credits, but I complete them anyway. This is in part because I’m a naturally curious human and love learning. More importantly, it’s to stay current in my field and to keep my skillset fresh and relevant. Here we go…

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What is Spiritual Direction?

February 29, 2024

When I first heard the term “spiritual direction”, I felt put off. It sounds like agreeing to a relationship in which someone tells you what to do with your spirituality. Isn’t there enough of that in the world? And haven’t such systems faltered under the weight of hierarchical power structures? Even in their absence we find far too many examples

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How I Got Into Somatics

February 29, 2024

Most “helping professionals” come into their careers by searching for answers to their own issues. I’m no exception. I grew up in a religious culture that put me at odds with my body. So when I had my first massage, a new world opened to me. I connected to my physical self through touch in a way that felt safe,

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“I have been going to Jenny for years and I have yet to find anyone anywhere close to her work. She makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed. She listens to exactly what you tell her.”
“Jenny knows her stuff. She is great at reading bodies and her verbal communication fantastic. Her studio has a great ambiance and was relaxing from the very start. I recommend highly.”
"Jenny is a gifted body worker (aka healer). I went for the somatic experiencing sessions and they proved to be highly transformative and just the thing I needed. As far as I know she's the only person in Utah providing somatic experiencing work. I have great respect for her and deep gratitude that I found somebody in Salt Lake offering the kind of healing I seek. If you are a traumatized person or otherwise uncomfortable person I might suggest that you contact Miss Jenny Winkel to get on your way to better health."
"I have known Jenny for about five years. She carries a deep understanding of the legacy of trauma in people's lives. And she has an incredible way of helping her clients unwind from old hurts and patterns and find personal freedom in their lives. I recommend Jenny without hesitation for her skill, knowledge and heart. I trust and respect her as a friend and a colleague."
"I have been going to Jenny at Salt City Body Works for 15+ years. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a session with Jenny, and it was truly exceptional. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was serene and inviting, immediately putting me at ease. Her technique was both skillful and intuitive. What impressed me the most was Jenny‘s attention to detail. Every part of the session felt thoughtful and personalized. it was clear that Jenny is passionate about her work and genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients."
"I have known Jenny for many years; we studied NARM together. She is an insightful, attuned practitioner who helps her clients focus as they reflect on what they need. Her ability to hold complexity with curiosity, warmth, and respect for the other person makes her someone I trust with referrals. She is wise, deliberate, and skilled at providing body-based trauma healing."