Keith McDonald

Keith McDonald is regarded as the best massage therapist in the Portland area.  Keith believes that Massage Therapy is the oldest form of medicine on the planet and strongly promotes the potential and benefits of bodywork.  He combines this belief with a solid foundation in both Eastern and Western anatomic, kinesthetic, and physiological education. 

Keith uses a variety of techniques and experience to tailor a program of maintenance and injury rehabilitation as well as prevention, specific to your needs.  His greatest strength is in knowing how to reach results the best and most efficient way possible: by getting to the root of your problem rather than just providing temporary relief. 

A proud member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals, one of America's largest massage associations, Keith is committed to you and your wellbeing. Take a look at his training and you'll see why so many Portland area residents have benefited from his services... 

• Education:
  • Graduated from East-West College of the Healing Arts-Portland OR 1997, focused study on Rehabilitative techniques.
  • 2002- Studied Anma Massage from Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
  • 2004- Studied Myopathic Muscular Therapy
  • 2005- Began training in Classical Chinese Medicine at The National College of Natural Medicine
  • 2006- Studied Tui Na at the Chinese Olympic Training Center in Beijing
  • In addition, Keith has attended and taught a number of training seminars on various bodywork topics and techniques.
• Experience:
  • 1997- practiced at the prestigious Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge in Colorado
  • 1999- Shifted focus to Rehab work
    • Breckenridge Ski Team
    • Cyclists and Golfers who took advantage of the high alpine summer
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
  • 2002- Moved to Portland OR
    • Focused on sports injuries and currently is a part of the medical team at major sporting events like the Addidas Track Classic, The Mountain Dew Action Sports Tour, and the MMA Sportfight series
  • 2004- began working with more chronic and debilitating problems like Scoliosis, MS, Stroke victims, and Amputees

Michael McMahon

Michael believes that skilled bodywork is powerful medicine. He is a soft-tissue specialist, working with the musculature, fascia and their collective interplay with the nervous system. This is an area rich with potential for healing. Patients experiencing chronic pain or un-diagnosable pain "syndromes" risk falling through the cracks in our health-care system. Michael sees his work as providing an essential safety net that can catch these people and offer them viable options for improving their health.

Michael is well known for his success working with difficult and complicated cases. Michael's ability to address complex and chronic cases is a unique feature of his work. A hallmark of Michael's approach to his clients is the number of modalities he has mastered (and continues to study). Each modality offers a perspective or lens by which people's complaints can be viewed. Michael combines these different techniques and perspectives into a unique treatment plan for each client.

Michael has been a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) since 2001. ABMP is the country's premier professional organization for massage therapists. Michael's commitment to the highest level of massage therapy can be seen by taking a minute to look through his training below.

• Education:
  • 2000: Heartwood Massage, Heartwood Institute, Garberville, CA.
  • 2001: Craniosacral Therapy 1, Upledger Institute.
  • 2002: Professional Massage, Phillips School of Massage, Nevada City, CA.
  • 2002: 7 day Polarity Therapy Training, Heartwood Institute, Garberville, CA.
  • 2002: Craniosacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute.
  • 2003-04: Craniosacral Therapy teaching Assistant for the Upledger Institute.
  • 2003: 3 day training in Active Isolated Stretching, taught by Aaron Mattes.
  • 2003: 3 day advanced training in British Sports Therapy, taught by Stuart Taws. An innovative approach to chronic pain relief involving active isolated stretching and compression.
  • 2003: Craniosacral Therapy for Pediatrics, Upledger Institute. 4 day advanced workshop in clinical applications of CST for newborns, infants, children, and mother's during pregnancy.
  • 2003: Somato-Emotional Release, Upledger Institute. 4 day advanced workshop in applications of CST incorporating emotions and clinical conditions.
  • 2005: 3 week training in Myofascial release with John Barnes.
  • 2006: Advance Myofascial Release training for the pelvis and low back. Training emphasized rehabilitating common injuries to this vulnerable area.
  • 2006-Present: Pursuing a Master's Degree in Classical Chinese Medicine at NCNM in Portland, OR.

• Experience:
  • 2001-05: Trudi Pratt, DC, ND, Redding, CA. Massage Therapist in a unique holistic health facility. Gained valuable experience working with difficult cases and working in concert with other healthcare providers.
  • 2004: Taught pain relief workshops to corporations and other groups.
  • 2005: Taught Active Isolated Stretching techniques to massage therapists and Acupuncturists in a 3 weekend series.
  • January 03 - September 06: Private practice, Certified Massage Therapist, Mt. Shasta, CA. Specialties included injury rehabilitation of all kinds including MVA's sports and yoga injuries and chronic pain conditions.
  • 2006 - Present: In private practice in Portland, OR continuing with the same specialities.