Our Treatment Approach
Our therapeutic approach at Moving Mountain Institute is unique: we fluidly draw from multiple disciplines and traditions, allowing us to perceive the body as an inter-connected array of systems. One of the questions that guides our work and study is "how is the body experiencing itself?". Treatment sessions are experientially-based and often allow for assessment, diagnosis, and therapy to occur simultaneously.
Our work emphasizes craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, active isolated stretching, acupuncture, and Chinese herbal medicine, among other modalities.
Our work is grounded in a sophisticated understanding of western biomedical anatomy, but this concrete knowledge is deeply intertwined with the esoteric anatomy, philosophy, and symbolism of Chinese medicine.
BODYWORK GIFT CERTIFICATES
About Michael McMahon
MICHAEL MCMAHON, LAc, LMT
Michael McMahon, LAc, LMT is a licensed massage therapist, licensed acupuncturist, and the founder of Moving Mountain Institute.
Michael has been in active clinical practice as a massage therapist for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the intersection and integration of our mental/emotional health and our physical experience.
A hallmark of his practice is his ongoing commitment to education. He has pursued expertise in his field since he began practicing massage therapy in 2000. Michael has been fortunate to study and train with many leaders in the bodywork field. He is happy to share what he has learned from integrating Chinese medicine with his over 20 years of experience in Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Active Isolated Stretching, and Visceral Manipulation.
He teaches workshops and courses through the Institute and developed novel curriculum as a former adjunct faculty member at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) where he taught for 9 years. He was also recognized with an institution-wide award for Innovation & Excellence in Teaching.
He is also an avid reader, writer, and is actively engaged in his community and networks of holistic healthcare providers.
Core Principles of Care
Establish Connection
As your provider, I am always interested in you, your lived experiences, and what’s important to you about your care and health. You are invited to share what you need, but I will always honor your boundaries.
Individualized, Collaborative Care
I tailor and customize your care to meet you where you’re at, and am always what I call “nervous system inclusive” or “nervous system aware.”
Check-In & Adapt
Think of each of your visits as a story with a beginning, middle, and end. We will consistently check-in, adjust, and reframe to make sure your care is headed in the right direction—for you.
Appointments
NEW PATIENTS
If you would like to become a patient at the clinic, please complete the New Patient Request Form on the next page and someone in the office will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We are happy to become a part of your healthcare journey!
EXISTING PATIENTS
Existing patients can schedule a treatment in our online patient portal. If you have not received an email to set up your account, please contact Alicia in the office immediately: alicia@movingmountaininstitute.com.
Questions about your care or becoming a patient?
Patient Information
and Policies
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Moving Mountain Institute uses software to manage and maintain patient records. Patients can manage their schedule, including book, update, and cancel their appointments. The clinic also uses the platform to processes payments and manages patient records.
When you book your first appointment, the clinic will set up an account and send electronic intake and consent forms to complete. For purposes of liability and regulations, we require those records to be updated every year. An electronic intake and consent forms only require about 15 minutes of your time.
If you would like to become a patient at the clinic, please complete the New Patient Request Form and someone in the office will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Our treatment space is located at 1235 SE Division Street, Suite 106, in Portland, Oregon and accessible through the building front entrance next to the Double Dragon restaurant. From the main entrance, proceed straight to the set of double doors at the end of the corridor. The building requires a code to enter. It changes periodically and you will be provided the current code.
PARKING: Street parking is available. Please note street signs for parking restrictions.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: There also are two major bus lines that pass right by the building, and a light rail stop a few blocks away.
BICYCLE: If traveling by bike, you can lock up outside or bring your bike into the clinic, there’s plenty of room.
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Moving Mountain Institute does does not accept private health insurance at this time. However, we are able to provide you with necessary paperwork so you can submit for reimbursement from your insurance if you so choose.
