The Clinic
The clinic space is located in the historic neighborhood of Lair Hill, edged between the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and Mallory’s home of ten years.
“When I first moved to Portland, I really wanted to live on a ‘cool’ street… I wanted the ‘Portlandia’ experience. I was a little disappointed to move to an area that felt removed from the hype, but over time I have come to love and appreciate my neighborhood so much – the quietude, the resident eagles, the fig tree I harvest every fall… My husband and I inherited a community garden plot just up the road from our house which has been deeply nourishing for both of us. I never imagined having a clinic in this neighborhood, but now I can’t imagine it being anywhere else.”
The clinic is located on the second floor of a multi-use building originally built in the late 1800’s. It has the charm of an older space with an updated, clean feel. The layout is unique in a way that allows for Mallory’s long-time vision – to have a space for both individual and group acupuncture.
“When I’m in the clinic, I feel like I’m perched in an osprey nest. There’s something about operating above the bustle of humanity and concrete. I feel held in a way that I hope my patients will feel, too. Unfortunately, because of the age of the building, the clinic is *not ADA accessible.”
The white walls serve as a canvas for meaningful images and mementos by family and life acquisitions as well as a gallery for artwork done by Indigenous creators. Some of the artwork is from Mallory’s personal collection, and others are for sale by Native American Prison Art Project.
“Growing up in South Central Montana, I have always found Native art to be so beautiful. The connection to land and spirit that is inherent in Native culture comes through these pieces and I find that to be such a healing experience. I started buying art from Native creators years before I ever knew I would have a clinic. Now that they are up in the space, I see that I was building this clinic from the inside out.”
The clinic is a tribute to the people, land and experiences that have been sources of healing throughout Mallory’s life and she hopes that these can be sources of healing for her patients, too.
[*The front and main entrance has a long, narrow stairway leading up to the clinic. If you have a disability that prevents you from walking up multiple stairs, please contact Mallory and she will guide you to an entrance to the back of the clinic with only 3 stairs. If you are in a wheelchair, or unable to leave your house, she is reserving time to do a limited number of house calls. Please reach out.]
