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Kathleen Helen Lisson

Kathleen Helen Lisson uses her lymphedema therapy, yoga, mindfulness and health coaching skills to help people recover from surgery and

optimize self-care in the midst of chronic illness.

 

She holds a Bachelors of Applied Science degree in Massage Therapy, is board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is a Lymphedema Therapist.

She is also an ACE certified health coach, Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and a MMI certified meditation teacher.

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She has spoken at the American Venous and Lymphatic Society (AVLS),

Fat Disorders Resource Society (FDRS), International Society of Lymphology (ISL), MLD UK,

National Lymphedema Network (NLN)

and Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) conferences.

 

She is a NCBTMB approved continuing education provider and the author of Mindful Strategies for Adult Clients with Adverse Childhood Experiences  Swollen, Bloated and Puffy, Lipedema Treatment Guide,

Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook

and Southern California Plastic Surgery Cookbook

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Read Kathleen Lisson's interview in Canvas Rebel: 

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-kathleen-lisson-meditation-teacher/

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Kathleen Helen Lisson

Experience:

 

Owner / Solace Massage and Mindfulness 

April 2016 - PRESENT,  San Diego, CA

  • Massage therapy to clients recovering from surgery, cancer, or with chronic illness

    • Society for Oncology Massage Preferred Practitioner

  • Continuing Education and support to Massage Therapists

    • NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider

    • Facilitate labyrinth walks at  quarterly gathering  for San Diego massage therapists

    • Online yoga classes for massage students and oncology massage therapists

  • Faculty at Medical Conferences​ speaking about Lymphatic Diseases

    • Faculty, American Vein and Lymphatic Society Congress 2020, 2021, 2022 

    • Faculty, Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference 2018, 2019, 2022

    • Faculty, International Society of Lymphology Congress 2023

    • Presenter, LE&RN Online Symposium, 2024

    • Keynote Speaker, MLD UK Conference 2019

    • Faculty, National Lymphedema Network Conference 2020

    • Faculty, Oncology Massage Healing Summit, 2023

    • Presenter, PESI Lymphatic Health & Wellness Conference 2025

    • Faculty, UIP World Congress 2025

    • Faculty, V-HELP Medical Mission, 2024

    • Faculty, V-ITALy conference 2025

  • Mind-body interventions for clients with chronic illness

    • Author, Stress Reduction for Lymphedema

    • Empowered Relief Certified Provider

    • Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Workshop Facilitator

  • Mind-body and stress reduction workshops / presentations​

    • Juzo Academy,2025

    • LE&RN Online Symposium, 2024

    • Lymphedema Association of Manitoba Symposium, 2024

    • Medi, CCC Conference, 2024

    • V-WINdonesia, 2024 - Yoga Class for attendees

    • San Diego Caregiver Coalition, 2023, 2024, 2025

    • Biotone, 2023

    • International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Congress, 2023

    • LymphaPress at National Lymphedema Network Conference, 2023

    • Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Care Education (FAKCE), Grossmont College, 2022

    • Chadwick Ctr., Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, 2018

  • Foundation 96 Advancing Cancer Survivorship Care, 2024 

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Primary Instructor / IPSB       

 June - December 2016, San Diego, CA

  • Taught massage therapists techniques for building meditation skills and sharing mindfulness practices with clients. 

  • Guest Lecturer in the Massage for Special Populations Class

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Registration / Certifications: 

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ACE Certified Health Coach #W56361

ACE Certified Personal Trainer #T195602

CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist #70128

Klose Certified Lymphedema Therapist 

McLean Meditation Institute Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher

NCBTMB Board Certification Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork #44847385

Stanford Medicine Certified Empowered Relief Provider

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) #396369

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Education :

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Bachelor of Science, Massage Therapy

    Siena Heights University, 2017

 

Labyrinth Facilitator Training / Veriditas 2016, San Francisco, CA

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Exercise Science Certificate / University of California, San Diego Ext.

2016,  San Diego, CA


Silent Meditation Retreats:

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Power of Presence: A Women’s Meditation Retreat, 2015

Spirit Rock Meditation Center

 

Mindful-Way Mindfulness Silent Meditation Retreat, 2016 & 2019

co-sponsored by UMASS Center for Mindfulness

Joshua Tree Retreat Center

 

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