It can be really challenging to see a person you care about going through a very serious illness like breast cancer, and not know what to do to help them.

As a massage therapist, it's not a good feeling when someone comes to you looking for help and instead of feeling empowered and knowledgeable...

We always ask "What's your Wow factor?" when done with our courses, because we want to know what made the lightbulb go on!  What gave you that sense of "OMG" all the way down to your toes, and out to the ends of your hair? A revelation written over and over in the assessments is how...

As a massage therapist, I am privileged to hear people's stories of how they came to experience breast surgery.  One thing that's so fascinating is the correlation between getting breasts worked on, and having a major change in one's life. 

It is common that one does not come to getting...

As massage therapists, we are privileged to work with a variety of people, some of which can be interesting, some of which can be excruciatingly boring.

Working with breast and chest patients can be an intimidating prospect for some therapists and they steer clear of it, however it's a truly...

There are many questions about what mesh is, why it is used, benefits of mesh and what material it is made from.  In this article, we will be looking at the use of mesh specifically  when used in breast reconstruction.  It is also interesting to note what happens to the mesh once...

*Warning: Graphic content.  If surgical pictures are not for you, please skip this post*

You may have a deep desire to help your lumpectomy patients, but not feel confident you actually know what happens in the surgery, which hampers your ability to know how to help your...

When we, as therapists, have patients who present with issues that intimidate us, how do we handle it?

It can be really hard and the immediate response may be to refer them on to someone who can help them better than we think we can ourselves.  And often, this is a responsible...

There are a few critical differences between expanders and implants, and whether you're a patient or a massage therapist, it's important to know what they are used for and why.

First, let's talk about expanders. 

These are temporary silicone "pouches" that get filled with saline fluid over a...

If you've been trying to describe what pain feels like after breast surgery to your medical professional, and been stumped with what wording to use, this blog post will help you.

As a massage therapist, we learn a lot of words about pain along the way, as it is our job to help lessen it. ...

Effects of Massage Therapy for Post-Surgical Mastectomy Recovery

When you first come home from hospital, you may feel like your arms are pinned down to your sides. One of my patients said she felt like her arms were in a straight jacket.

Imagine what you can do if this is what you're faced with? 

Setting up your home before your go in to surgery, so it's...

Learn how to overcome trauma by honouring where you are at, which can help you move through really tough times towards healing on the other side