Maco Monthervil
Mandala Medicine
3125 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214
_Specialties: Trauma-informed support around: chronic pain & illness; stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD; men's health related issues; injuries; emotional & mental wellness_ _Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Tui Na_ _Tuesday and Friday_ My name is Maco (pronounced like “taco”, but with an “M”). I received my massage therapy training at East West College of the Healing Arts, where I am now a faculty member. In addition to my massage therapy license, I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and a master's in Communications. I have a background in the performance arts, mental health, communications, and education, all of which inform my practice today. I work with a trauma-informed, outcome-based approach that merges manual therapy with mental & emotional care, somatics, and holistic wellness, to support those navigating chronic pain, overuse injuries, stress & anxiety, as well as physical pain that may be related to emotional trauma or discomfort. I draw from Myofascial Release Therapy, Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Tui Na to design sessions that are specific to the individual’s needs. While I work with all gender identities, I specialize in care for men and folks navigating men's health issues. When not at Mandala, I see patients in my private practice, Stillness Moved, and I teach Therapeutic Relationships at East West College. I also facilitate workshops on offering safe nourishing or platonic touch, and offer consulting around working with diverse populations, cultural competency, communication and healthy boundaries. When out in the world, I pursue and enjoy music and singing, opportunities for laughter, new foods, history, friendship, and learning more about navigating and/or challenging what it means to be an emotionally healthy man today. I am of Haitian-American heritage, grew up in Florida, and am grateful to now be finding community in the Portland area. I look forward to working with you!