We all learned how to perform an intake in massage school. What’s different now that we are helping clients after plastic surgery? 

We need to know our clients, why they had surgery, how to keep them safe before, during and after their session, and what recovery looks like for them in order to effectively help them with massage therapy. 

Let’s look at what we will learn in class:

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of the components of a good client intake conversation addressing the needs of clients recovering from plastic surgery procedures. 

LEARNING OUTCOME: Students will demonstrate familiarity with popular intake questions after plastic surgery and be able to design an effective intake conversation that focuses on the safety of the client. 

Course Objectives:

List and describe reasons why people seek plastic surgery

List important intake questions for the client recovering from plastic surgery 

List chronic conditions that may affect client safety during massage after plastic surgery 

List medications that clients may be taking after plastic surgery and their side effects

Describe Clinician Presence

Describe the aspects of compassionate silence and holding space for the client