My Story
I’m Austin Macpherson, Licensed Massage Therapist and founder of Community Wellness PDX, and my journey into massage began with a passion for Yoga, and wanting to help people live their happiest, and most fulfilling lives.
Over the years, I became interested in how trauma lives in the body, and how recovery often begins with reconnecting to physical sensations. This drew me toward massage and bodywork as a way to help people feel grounded in their own bodies again, and support the body’s natural capacity to heal.
Massage and bodywork practices are powerful tools for preventative care, and help us to naturally manage stress, prevent dysfunction, and stay connected to ourselves before crisis sets in.
My goal is to make these services more accessible with the belief that restoring balance in the individual will ripple outward and grow into stronger, healthier communities.
My Approach
I practice client-centered, outcome-based massage, which means I don’t simply follow a a set routine. My work is guided by the belief that every person’s body holds its own story, and that massage is most effective when it responds to the needs of the moment, which is why every session is a collaboration between your goals and my professional experience.
In any given session, I draw from a range of modalities and techniques, seamlessly blending them together to work with you to create the best possible results—whether that’s easing chronic pain, improving mobility, or simply giving you space to relax and recharge.
The Bigger Vision
Right now, I provide mobile massage throughout the Portland area, because this allows me to keep massage affordable and accessible, while I grow toward a permanent studio space where I can serve the community on a larger scale.
While massage and bodywork are at the heart of my practice, they are only parts of a greater whole. I believe true wellness comes from addressing the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Over time, I plan to grow Community Wellness PDX into a place where people can access a wide range of services, including massage, yoga, acupuncture, nutrition, personal training, and other holistic practices.
My goal is to offer a comprehensive approach to health and wellness that supports long term recovery from pain and stress, prevents chronic conditions, and empowers people to live with greater balance and vitality. By bringing together different wellness modalities in one place, we can make care more accessible, collaborative, and impactful for both individuals and the communities we share.