Post-op Complications and Integrative Cancer Care
Level 2

Cultivating confidence treating the complexities of post-surgical complications and integrative cancer care. 

Course Curriculum:

The Science:

• Top 8+ post-surgical complications, why they happen, how to identify and what you can do to improve chording, capsular contracture, necrosis, "Iron Bra" Syndrome and more
• Stages and types of breast cancer, so you are informed and educated when your patient says "I'm triple negative" or "I'm HER2+ stage 2"
• Reducing side effects from chemotherapy and radiation such as chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy, pain, energy loss, mood impairments and more
• Lymphedema stages, risk factors, hydrotherapy, home-care and manual techniques research has shown to decrease lymphatic volume
• Massage therapy techniques research has shown to be useful for mobility, pain reduction, digestion improvements and quality of life in post-surgical cancer patients
• Surgical images so you know exactly what's happening underneath the skin

The Art:

• Mindful touch with a therapeutic intention
• Language around working with patients in traumatic circumstances
• Precautions and contraindications for treatment and home-care
• Manual Techniques appropriate for post-op complications and cancer care 
• Critical thinking skills to know when & how to apply techniques once you're back in practice
• Creating a safe welcoming environment as an antidote to cancer medical treatments for whole-person healing

When your patients come in and tell you their breast is climbing up their chest, wouldn't you rather feel educated what that's about? Our course will help you build knowledge and trust that you can deliver a treatment truly useful for your patient.