Kathleen Wing, LMT, BCTMB

Licensed Massage Therapist, Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Kathleen is a nationally board certified massage therapist and bodyworker.  During two years of volunteer service in a hospital clinic in Guyana, South America, she came to realize the power of positive touch, especially in a clinical setting.  The experience inspired her to pursue a career in massage therapy, with a particular interest in serving medically complex clients. 

In June 2008, Kathleen received her certification from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, New York, where she began developing an informed reverence for the body.  Kathleen established and grew a thriving massage therapy practice in the midst of the 2008 recession.  Additionally, she was a General Manager of a holistic health cooperative, taught Massage Therapy courses at Seacoast Career Schools, and volunteered massage therapy in a Portland area Hospital infusion center during these "early years".  Kathleen accepted a hospital-based massage therapist position in 2013.  Kathleen served as an Oncology Massage Therapist at the Dempsey Center and managed the Complementary Therapy programs, including oncology massage, Reiki and Acupuncture.  Kathleen is a Member of and past Regional Champion for the Society for Oncology Massage. 

Kathleen is deeply committed to supporting clients in their individual journeys, and offers her work with the intention that it support a deeper awareness of whole self and the individual expression of resilience for each person she welcomes to her table.

In her spare time Kathleen enjoys live music, community theater, community supported agriculture, contradance, labyrinths, and being outdoors in Maine.  She tolerates stacking wood, sugaring, and weeding.  She is learning the fiddle, and tries to fit in a good hike with her husband and three girls whenever she can.  

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Professional Continuing Education

Continuing Education:

• Zen Shiatsu (Japanese bodywork)
• Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian bodywork)
• Perinatal Massage with Amy Hopkins and Carol Osborne Sheets 
• Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger, Level 1)
• Thai Yoga Bodywork with Jonas Westring at Kripalu
• Acupressure Therapy Certification Program with Acupressure Therapy Institute (730-hour)
• Two weeks of Seminars and Clinical experience at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou, China
• Dan Tien (Abdomen) - TCM diagnosis and treatments with instructor Kiiko Matsumoto 
• Ethics CEs every 2 years to maintain National Certification
• Research CEs every 2 years to maintain professional currency

Oncology Specialization:

• Oncology Massage Therapy: Caring for Clients with Cancer with Tracy Walton
• Oncology Massage in a Hospital Setting at Oregon Health Sciences University with Gayle MacDonald
• Advanced Mentorship in Oncology Massage Therapy with Tracy Walton
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification (Klose Training), MLD for Patients with Head and Neck Lymphedema with Nicola McGill
• Scar Tissue (Work of Sharon Wheeler/Rolfing) with Molly Tomiczek
• Understanding and Supporting Energy Depletion with Eastern Bodywork with Isabel Adkins
• Creating Space, Addressing Scar Tissue and Shoulder Mechanics with the Breast Cancer Client with Jamie Elswick
• End of Life/Palliative Care - Opening to the Mystery with Cal Cates, Comfort Touch with Mary Kathleen Rose, Everflowing with Irene Smith
• Personal mentorship from Bruce Hopkins, LMT, Maggie Miller, LMT and also many peer-collaborators