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Meet Katie!

Katie brings over 20 years of hands-on experience as an Abdominal Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist, offering deeply supportive care in Chicago, IL. Her work is rooted in a holistic, client-centered approach, helping women feel more balanced, connected, and at ease in their bodies.

A Deeper Look at Katie's Practice

Katie is a highly experienced Abdominal Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Infant Massage Therapist-Instructor with over 20 years of dedicated practice. Based in Chicago, IL, she brings both clinical expertise and an intuitive, nurturing approach to supporting women through all stages of life.

Her work centers on women’s health, with specialized focus on fertility support, prenatal and postpartum care, and digestive wellness. She also offers private infant massage instruction, empowering parents with gentle, effective techniques to support bonding, development, and early well-being.

At the heart of Katie’s practice is a commitment to individualized, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. She creates a safe, supportive space where each client is deeply heard and cared for. Through a collaborative partnership, Katie works alongside her clients to restore balance, support healing, and guide them toward their unique health goals.

Outside of the clinic, Katie embraces a life rooted in creativity and connection, you can often find her biking through Chicago, baking sourdough, creating art with her nibblings, or traveling. A particularly meaningful experience was her time studying in Belize with Rosita Arvigo, deepening her connection to the traditional roots of Maya abdominal therapy.

Katie's Certifications

CERTIFIED MERCIER THERAPIST &
FERTILITY SPECIALIST

ABDONIMAL THERAPY FOR PROFESSTIONALS: PREGNANCY THROUGH POSTPARTUM

CERTIFIED INFANT MASSAGE
THERAPIST - INSTRUCTOR

ARVIGO TECHNIQUES OF MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY® PRACTIONER

TRAUMA - INFORMED, LICENSED
MASSAGE THERAPST

BACHELORS DEGREE IN
PHSYCHOLOGY

LOCATION
Lake Shore Physical Therapy
 
3101 N Greenview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657​
CONTACT
Katie Dougherty, LMT

katiej.dougherty@gmail.com
HOURS OF OPERATION
By Appointment Only

Tuesday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
​Katie Dougherty Abdominal Massage
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