CLINICAL TRAINING

BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE, HANDS-ON SKILLS, AND CLINICAL REASONING TO SUPPORT BREAST AND CHEST SURGERY CLIENTS SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY. 

60 HOURS OF LIVE CORE CURRICULUM

  • 54 hours of comprehensive clinical training across Foundations, Level 1, and Level 2.
  • Live instruction covering anatomy, surgeries, complications, contraindications, assessment, and treatment planning.

 FOUNDATIONS OF CARE

  • Relevant anatomy, informed consent, trauma-aware communication, draping, assessment, and documentation.
  • Foundational lymphatic, circulatory, nervous-system, myofascial, and stretching approaches.

BREAST & CHEST SURGERIES

  • Learn about 18+ procedures related to breast cancer, reconstruction, gender-affirming top surgery, explants, reductions, and elective breast surgery.
  • Understand how surgery can affect tissue, mobility, sensation, posture, comfort, and daily function.

SCAR TISSUE & POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

  • Progressive scar tissue assessment and hands-on techniques for the breast, chest, abdomen, shoulders, clavicle, sternum, and ribs.
  • Clinical considerations for lymphedema, PMPS, Iron Bra Syndrome, cording, hematoma, seroma, capsular contracture, necrosis, swelling, pain, and restricted movement.

INTEGRATIVE BREAST CANCER CARE

  • Understand chemotherapy, radiation, contraindications, diagnostic considerations, and treatment-related symptoms.
  • Adapt massage support safely while remaining within your professional scope of practice.

PRACTICE, FEEDBACK & CLINICAL INTEGRATION

  • Apply your learning through at least 25 hours of hands-on practice.
  • Submit five treatment videos for individualized feedback and complete one in-depth clinical case study.
  • Strengthen your assessment, treatment planning, communication, and clinical reasoning over six months.

WHAT YOU’LL BE PREPARED TO DO

  • Assess post-surgical clients and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Treat scar tissue progressively and adapt care for complex presentations.
  • Communicate confidently about sensitive areas and collaborate appropriately with healthcare professionals.
  • Provide inclusive, consent-based, trauma-aware care that respects client autonomy.
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 FULL 200 HOUR PROGRAM BREAKDOWN 

60 HOURS OF LIVE CORE CURRICULUM

Covering surgeries, complications, contraindications, anatomy, and the foundational knowledge needed to work safely and confidently with breast and chest surgery clients.

20 HOURS OF BUSINESS & MARKETING ROADMAP

Including digital tools and live workshops focused on business cards, brochures, booking websites, marketing strategy, and referral building.

25 HOURS OF PRACTICE SESSIONS

With a minimum of five new clients and associated follow-ups, allowing you to integrate and apply your clinical learning in real-world settings.

20 HOURS OF SELF-PACED WORK

Dedicated to reviewing course materials, preparing treatment plans, reading manuals, reflection, and clinical integration.

20 HOURS OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PRESENTATIONS

Focused on connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering presentations, and building a strong referral network within your community.

15 HOURS OF GROUP COLLABORATION (BUDDY PODS)

Providing small-group accountability, support, and discussion through two Buddy Pod rotations during the program.

20 HOURS OF MENTORSHIP CALLS & GROUP COACHING

Featuring live guidance on clinical integration, treatment space setup, case discussions, Q&A, and professional development.

20 HOURS OF ASSESSMENTS & CASE STUDIES

Including five online assessments and the completion of a written case study documenting 6–8 treatments with one client.