Massage Support for Mastectomy & Top Surgery

Gentle, trauma-aware massage therapy for breast and chest surgery recovery

Ethical care for patients. Evidence-informed training for therapists

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Welcome to The Mastectomy Guide

We offer gentle, evidence-informed massage therapy support for people healing from mastectomy, top surgery, or elective breast surgery.

Our mission is to provide compassionate care for patients and trusted training for massage therapists.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In-Person Training:

Comprehensive Intensive Retreat

10-Day Clinical Readiness Retreat (Hands-On Training)

Date: October 21–31, 2026 (Arrival Oct. 20 & Departure Nov.1)

Location: Naramata, British Columbia, Canada

This program is for you if you want a fully immersive, hands-on experience, so you can build real clinical confidence and integrate your skills in a supportive retreat setting.

You will learn everything needed to provide high-level care for people going through:

breast cancer surgery
elective breast surgery
gender affirming top surgery

This program combines clinical training, supervised practice with real post-surgical patients, and a deeply supportive learning environment.

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Clinical Skill Training:

Comprehensive Intensive

6-day LIVE Intensive (54 hours)

Date: February 10–12 & 17–19, 2027 (Two 3-day weekdays: Wednesday–Friday)

Location: Virtual (Join from the comfort of your own space)

This program is for you if you like to do short intense immersions, so you can learn what you need and get back to your practice as quickly as possible.