My enthusiasm for massage therapy was sparked many years ago when I experienced a bodywork session that completely altered my understanding of what was possible from touch therapy. I felt deeply connected with myself and walked away intrigued and inspired. This feeling was like a glowing ember I kept safe in my heart. Inspired once more by the start of a new life with the birth of my daughter, I returned home to Maine to begin my training at the Downeast School of Massage. I graduated and received my license in July of 2018.

Since then I have studied CranioSacral therapy at the Upledger Institute, Deep Massage with David Lauterstein, massage for oncology with Patti Corscaden, and then went further into oncology training with Heal Well - an organization devoted to teaching how to safely touch those affected by illness. I have been certified as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist with Klose Trainings, and I have also received certification in Acupressure Fundamentals after extensive study with Ching Liu of Golden Needle Wellness at Downeast School of Massage. In 2023 I joined the faculty of DSM teaching an introductory class on CranioSacral therapy.

Over the years, I have been honored to help a wide range of clients including pregnant mothers, children, elders, hospice patients, and everyone in between, finding especially positive results with those suffering from chronic pain.

I practice intuitive and evidence based dimensional therapeutic massage, CranioSacral therapy, accupressure, and manual lymphatic drainage. I am passionate about education and positive communication with my clients. I put a strong focus on physical and emotional safety in the potentially vulnerable space of the massage therapy office, and I take extra care to help folks find safety and comfort within their bodies, and the right words to advocate for their own needs during the session.

I was born hard of hearing and in my late 20’s began to lose whole frequencies in my hearing. I have identified as deaf since my mid 30’s. I am still well able to carry conversation in person with the help of hearing-aids and skill in speech reading. I believe this loss has triggered an expansion in my other senses, including increased focus and perception in my ability to see and feel.

Darcy Gagne, LMT, CMLDT

Massage for Oncology