About Lisa Shorett
Hello! I'm Lisa!
Meet Lisa Shorett | LMT, MMP, MMT
Modern life takes an undeniable toll on both the body and mind. Whether you are carrying high stress from a demanding week, feeling mentally drained, or holding tension in tight, stubborn muscles, you deserve a space where your nervous system can truly reset.
I’m Lisa Shorett, founder of Mandala Bodyworks. My primary focus is providing personalized, restorative bodywork that restores balance, melts away tension, and helps you feel grounded and renewed in your everyday life. Restorative Bodywork & Mindful Stress Relief My core approach centers on therapeutic Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage tailored to exactly what your body needs on any given day. By combining slow, firm manual strokes with rhythmic relaxation techniques, I help release chronic muscle tension, lower cortisol levels, and ease a hyperactive nervous system. To enhance your experience, I often incorporate complimentary, therapeutic-grade essential oils into these sessions to promote deep decompression and full-body renewal.
Grounded in Clinical & Medical Experience . My practice is backed by over a decade of hands-on experience in high-level medical and therapeutic environments. After graduating from Portland's East West College of Healing Arts in 2014, I worked extensively alongside specialists in chiropractic offices and within the Comprehensive Pain Clinic at OHSU. In 2016, I earned my Medical Massage Practitioner (MMP) certification to deliver targeted, outcome-based clinical protocols.
Advanced Structural Care: Myoskeletal Alignment (MMT)
When everyday stress or muscle tightness turns into stubborn, long-standing structural pain, I draw on my advanced specialty as a certified Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)—a credential earned in 2024 through the Freedom From Pain Institute.For clients seeking deeper corrective work beyond traditional table massage, I use evidence-based Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT)—blending targeted deep tissue work, graded exposure stretching, and gentle joint mobilizations to resolve the underlying postural patterns behind chronic pain.I regularly and safely support clients managing complex conditions, including:
- Structural & Postural Imbalances: Scoliosis, TMJ dysfunction, and postural strain
- Chronic & Nerve Pain: Sciatica, Whiplash, and persistent Low Back, Hip, or Knee Pain
- Specialized Diagnoses: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Beyond the Studio: Outside of the studio, I love staying active outdoors, cooking, exploring local restaurants, traveling, and spending time with dogs. Though I have lived in several states—including Washington and Tennessee—I returned to my Oregon roots in 1994 and feel deeply connected to my local community in Milwaukie. I am involoved in supporting Downtown Business Development and volunteering in my community. At home, you’ll often find me practicing my craft as a self-taught barista, passionate about perfecting latte art, or baking Ciabatta or perfecting my Famous Crab Dip.
Whether you need a grounding deep tissue session with soothing essential oils to unwind, or a master-level structural correction for an old injury, I look forward to supporting your health and movement.