Moving Mountain Institute | Michael McMahon — Massage therapist in Portland, OR
Address1215 SE 8th Ave Suite B1 OR, Portland, OR 97214
Phone+1503-351-8853
Websitemovingmountaininstitute.com
Michael McMahon, practicing at Moving Mountain Institute in Portland, Oregon, offers integrative massage therapy and bodywork. His approach emphasizes deep listening, anatomical knowledge, and collaboration with the body's inherent intelligence, attending to muscles, tissues, and the nervous system. This method is particularly beneficial for individuals with complex and chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, post-COVID symptoms, and nervous system overwhelm. McMahon also provides continuing education for bodywork professionals, focusing on craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and integrated visceral techniques. His teaching style is described as passionate, enthusiastic, and inspiring, fostering a deeper connection to the work for both clients and students. He has been supporting patients and practitioners since 2001.
Best for
- Individuals with complex conditions
- Bodywork professionals seeking training
- People experiencing nervous system overwhelm
- Clients with chronic pain
| Key services | Massage therapy, Bodywork, Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial release, Integrated visceral techniques, Continuing education for bodywork professionals |
| Tags | massage therapy, bodywork, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, continuing education, portland oregon, integrative bodywork, chronic pain, nervous system, ehlers-danlos syndrome |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 6 reviews
Beautiful and thoughtful, excellent teacher of integrity and wisdom, great body work. Highly recommend for students and other..
michael is an incredible person, healer and teacher. the way that he shows up for his students and the curriculum is so inspiring and comes from a place of deep honor. learning from him has totally changed my approach to bodywork and made me a better massage therapist. he is a gift to anyone who gets to learn from him. get in his classroom! it’s more than worth the investment.
Michael is great
Michael McMahon brings great passion and depth of knowledge to his work! While massage, acupuncture and all sorts of body work have always been part of my wellness and body maintenance program, Michael is the best I have ever experienced!
I am in awe and deep appreciation of the way that Michael and his teaching assistants show up in the space to provide individualized support. Michael’s enthusiasm for teaching and learning is contagious and I am ecstatic to have found this quality in a teacher as an adult. It’s a blessing! Thank-you!
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