Wendy Hoon Langen

Wendy Hoon Langen, PhD, PA-C, MCMSc, LMT, has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1992. She taught Anatomy and Physiology at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in the 90’s. She also holds a master’s degree in Clinical Medical Science from Barry University and is a Florida licensed physician assistant, certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare professional and educator. She has held clinical practice positions in cardiology, primary care, and weight management.

Wendy is an Associate Professor and the Assistant Program Director at Barry University's Physician Assistant Program.  She teaches accredited continuing education to physician assistants and massage therapists. Her scholarship and service highlight her interprofessional collaboration on national and international levels. She has published in interprofessional peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences. She serves on the Mind Body Research Council and on the Advisory Board for the American Academy of Yoga and Meditation and has served on the Faculty Senate and departmental committees for Barry University. She was inducted into the Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants. Her passion for interprofessional education is evident in numerous professional collaborations. A partial list of Wendy's professional accolades include:


Education:

  • Master of Clinical Medical Science from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
  • Bachelor of Arts from New College, Sarasota, FL
  • Associate of Arts from Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL
  • Massage Certificate from Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, Sarasota, FL

 

Professional Memberships:

  • American Association of Physician Assistants
  • Florida Association of Physician Assistants
  • National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Physician Assistant Education Association
  • Florida State Massage Therapy Association


Publications:

Smith, S.L., Langen, W.H. (2020). A systematic review of mindfulness practices for improving outcomes in chronic low back pain. International Journal of Yoga, 13(3), 177-82.

Belisle, S., Langen, W. H. (2022, October). Medical Error. Massage Magazine.

     

    Presentations:
    • Patel, D., Gupta, D. Subramanian, J., Langen, W.H. (2021, June). Pain management with yoga
    • [Conference session]. International Yogacon, Memphis, TN, USA and Rishikesh, UK,
    • India. Conducted virtually in 2021.  https://www.aaymonline.org/yogacon-usa/.
    • Langen, W.H. (2021, December). EKG review. Symposium conducted virtually at the Barry
    • University Primary Care Review in Miami Shores, FL.
    • Langen, W.H. (2020, December). Musculoskeletal review. Symposium conducted virtually at the
    • Barry University Primary Care Review, Miami Shores, FL.
    • Langen, W. H. (2018, January). Practitioners’ experience of continuing medical education.
    • Podium presentation to The Qualitative Report 9 th Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, FL.

     

    Posters:

    • Langen, W.H. (2019, October). Class size and Carnegie classification do not predict student
    • success. Poster presentation to the Physician Assistant Education Association national conference, Washington, D.C.
    • Langen, W.H., Ramsey, C. (2019, May). Case study of a hurricane challenge to PA education.
    • Poster presentation to the American Academy of Physician Assistants national conference, Denver, CO.

     

    Community Engaged Scholarship:
    • Langen, W. H., Belisle, S. (2022). Trigger Point Therapy Live Model Video. Continuing Education modules developed for delivery in 2023 for CE Institute, Miami, FL.
    • Langen, W. H., Belisle, S. (2021). Trigger Point Therapy. Continuing Education modules delivered virtually for CE Institute, Miami, FL.
    • Belisle, S., Langen, W. H. (2021). Bodywork for Cancer Patients and Survivors. Continuing Education modules delivered virtually for CE Institute, Miami, FL.
    • Belisle, S., Langen, W. H. (2021). Swedish Oncology Education and Bodywork. ContinuingEducation modules delivered virtually for CE Institute, Miami, FL.
    • Belisle, S., Langen, W. H. (2019). Massage for Cancer Patients. Continuing Education modules delivered at the CE Institute, Miami, FL.
    • Belisle, S., Langen, W. H. (2019). Medical Massage. Continuing Education modules delivered at the CE Institute, Miami, FL.