After taking Massage after Reconstructive Surgery, therapists (including you!) will go from hesitant to informed and confident when planning a customized massage for clients who have had reconstructive, oncoplastic or lymphatic surgery after breast or skin cancer.

We will discuss what is happening during reconstructive and oncoplastic surgery after Breast or Skin Cancer as well as lymphatic surgery. We will hear from expert therapists who help clients with rehabilitation. We will review massage contraindications and precautions. 

What will we learn in class? 

First we'll go through an overview of what happens to clients BEFORE they come to us for help. You'll be able to:

• describe different surgical procedures for skin reconstruction after skin cancer surgery
• describe different surgical procedures for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery
• describe different surgical procedures for the treatment of lymphedema

Then we'll look at what is happening in our client's minds and bodies after surgery and how our massage will affect them. You'll be able to:

• describe the physical and emotional experiences of clients undergoing reconstructive surgery after cancer
• explain contraindications to post-surgery massage

Then we'll really get into the heart of the course. I give you the resources you need to help your clients after reconstructive surgery. You will be able to:

• list and describe several types of massage that can be used to help with recovery after reconstructive and lymphatic surgery procedures
• describe several indications for scar massage after reconstructive surgery

Learning Outcome:

Therapists will demonstrate how to select massage modalities to help clients after reconstruction surgery.