COMPREHENSIVE INTENSIVE (VIRTUAL)
ACCREDITED BREAST, CHEST & ONCOLOGY MASSAGE TRAINING
 6-Day Certificate Program for Massage Therapists Ready to Build Clinical Confidence Working with Breast and Chest Surgery Patients.Â
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 February 10-12 & 17-19, 2027Â
48 Hours of Live Interactive TrainingÂ
Accredited Certificate Program • Medically-Indicated Breast Massage Certificate • CEUs Available
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WHAT IS THE COMPREHENSIVE INTENSIVE?
The Comprehensive Intensive is a live, virtual certificate program designed for massage therapists who want to confidently support clients recovering from breast and chest surgeries.
Over six immersive training days, you'll learn evidence-informed clinical skills, participate in guided practice sessions, and develop the confidence to safely work with post-surgical clients in your practice.
Whether your clients are recovering from breast cancer treatment, gender-affirming surgery, reconstruction, or elective breast surgeries, this program helps bridge the gap between traditional massage therapy education and real-world clinical practice.
Please Note: This is the final virtual Comprehensive Intensive scheduled for 2026.
IS THIS TRAINING RIGHT FOR YOU?
This program may be a great fit if you:
- âś” Want to confidently support clients recovering from breast and chest surgeries
- âś” Have clients asking for this type of care and want to feel more prepared
- âś” Feel unsure how to safely work with surgical scars, reconstruction, expanders, implants, or post-operative complications
- âś” Want practical, evidence-informed skills you can immediately apply in your practice
- âś” Are looking for a more sustainable, light-touch approach to treatment
- âś” Want to expand your work with breast cancer, gender-affirming surgery, or elective breast surgery clients
- âś” Live in a rural area or prefer a virtual learning option
- âś” Want the quickest and most accessible way to begin learning this work
- âś” Value trauma-aware, ethical, and patient-centred care
- âś” Want accredited continuing education while developing meaningful clinical skills
No prior post-surgical experience is required.
We teach everything step-by-step.
BOOK A CLARITY CALL
We know committing to a 6-day intensive training is a significant decision, and you don't have to make it alone.
A Clarity Call gives you the opportunity to:
- Ask questions about the program
- Discuss whether the training aligns with your goals
- Explore payment plan options
- Understand certification requirements
- Learn how the live practice sessions work
- Talk through any concerns about scheduling or readiness
- There is absolutely no pressure.
Our goal is simply to help you determine whether this training feels like the right next step.
 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCEÂ
FOUNDATIONS OF BREAST & CHEST CARE
Build a strong clinical foundation including anatomy, assessments, informed consent, draping, healing timelines, charting, and ethical considerations.
18 TYPES OF BREAST & CHEST SURGERY
Gain confidence understanding the surgeries your clients may have experienced, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction, flap surgeries, elective breast surgeries, and gender-affirming chest surgeries.
TOP 10 POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Learn practical approaches for supporting clients experiencing cording, capsular contracture, seroma, hematoma, necrosis, breast implant illness, explants, and more.
GUIDED LIVE PRACTICE SESSIONS
Participate in three structured practice sessions with practice people while receiving guidance, feedback, and support from the teaching team.
A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Learn alongside massage therapists from across North America and beyond who share a passion for improving care for this often underserved population.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"THE MOST FASCINATING COURSE I'VE EVER TAKEN"
"Everyone should take this course! Its principles reach beyond breast surgery and breast massage. It's even boosted my confidence in treating other surgeries and scars." — K.S.
"VERY IMPRESSED WITH ERYN'S TEACHING"
"She addressed different styles of learning and looked after the students' well-being. The course felt very heart-centred." — B.R.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Breast and chest anatomy
- Surgical healing timelines
- Trauma-informed care
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Scar tissue considerations
- Fascia and nervous system influences
- Fluid systems and wound healing
- Post-operative precautions
- Treatment adaptations for various surgeries
- Clinical reasoning for complex presentations
- Gentle, effective techniques that support both therapist and patient
- Professional communication and consent practices
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
âś” Greater confidence working with breast and chest surgery clients
âś” A deeper understanding of surgical procedures and healing timelines
âś” Practical assessment and treatment skills you can immediately apply
âś” Evidence-informed approaches for common post-operative complications
âś” Greater clarity around trauma-aware and ethical care
âś” Clinical reasoning skills for more complex presentations
âś” A sustainable, light-touch approach that supports both your clients and your own longevity as a therapist
âś” Eligibility to earn your Medically-Indicated Breast Massage Certificate through full live participation
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMWHY THIS WORK MATTERS
Millions of people undergo breast and chest surgeries every year.
Many continue to experience pain, restriction, altered sensation, swelling, fear of movement, and uncertainty long after their medical treatment has ended.
Massage therapists can play an important role in supporting recovery.
Unfortunately, most massage therapy programs provide little or no training in post-surgical breast and chest care.
The Comprehensive Intensive was created to help close that gap.
This training combines evidence-informed education, practical skills, and hands-on clinical application to help therapists provide safe, ethical, and effective care.
CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
The Comprehensive Intensive is an accredited continuing education program.
Participants who attend all six days live are eligible to receive their Medically-Indicated Breast Massage Certificate.
Please note: Full live attendance is required for certification.
Because this is a highly interactive program involving supervised practice and clinical discussion, certification cannot be awarded through recordings alone.
Programs from The Mastectomy Guide are accredited in five countries and have helped train hundreds of massage therapists worldwide.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM