As we continue to face unprecedented challenges and change, it is only natural to feel stressed and anxious. That is why it is more important than ever to practice self-care. August is Wellness Month, a nationally recognized time dedicated to self-care, creating healthy routines, and managing stress. Research has shown that self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Portland has a myriad of Health and Wellness businesses to help you #choosewellness this August. Here are a few:

  • Beaumont: Wild Hearts Wellness offers pain management, internal medicine, and trauma and nervous system support. Most patients see multiple practitioners who work collaboratively to nourish and heal from complementary angles.
  • Central Eastside: Voted Best Massage in Portland by Willamette Week’s readers in 2018, Open Hand Health offers integrative bodywork and acupuncture that addresses chronic health issues, pain, and everyday wellness.
  • Foster: White Phoenix Acupuncture specializes in Japanese-style acupuncture and offers sliding scale payments for services and herbal consultations.
  • Hawthorne: Get healthier without breaking the bank. The People’s Yoga is a low-cost community yoga studio with highly experienced practitioners and diverse teaching styles.
  • Lents: Grab some organic skincare products from Handcrafted PDX, a woman-owned business that offers body scrub, bath salts, natural deodorant, and more. All products are scented with the highest quality organic essential oils and are free from harmful chemicals.
  • Lloyd: Shopping is tough work! If you are in Lloyd Center, stop into ViVi Massage for a relaxing massage and feel the tension melt away.
  • Midway: Renew Physical Therapy features hands-on, collaborative methods for pain relief. They find the root cause of pain and help you strengthen your body so you can get back to work, the outdoors, and all the activities you love.
  • Multnomah Village: Whitestone Wellness specializes in massage therapy and sports injury wellness in a comfortable, private setting. New clients receive $15 off their first massage!
  • NE Broadway: Reconnect with your body, maximize relaxation, and heal from the pressures of daily life by combining float therapy with a therapeutic massage at Float North. They also offer sound therapy to help lift your spirits!
  • St. Johns: Allison Kirley offers coaching, bodywork, and yoga to help you get to know your true self, make aligned lifestyle changes, release negative thinking patterns, and create a life that feels authentic to you.
  • Stadium District: Take care of your mental health with help from Sanctum Counseling and Wellness, specializing in psychotherapy with a social justice orientation.
  • Williams District: North Portland Wellness Center, a district favorite and runner-up in Willamette Week’s ‘Best of Portland 2024,’ offers acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and telehealth services.

This list is non-exhaustive. How are you managing self-care? Show us on Facebook and Instagram and take care of yourself during these trying times.